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Ivey proposes 4% raise for teachers in State of the State

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 12

Ivey delivered her annual State of the State address from the State Capitol in Montgomery Tuesday, proposing a 4% pay increase for teachers and state employees.

Auburn City Schools reports 154 COVID cases

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 10

ACS reported 154 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students, faculty and staff to the Alabama Department of Public Health last week, the school district announced Sunday.

EAH: Don't visit emergency department for routine COVID tests

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 7

East Alabama Health officials are urging patients not to visit any of the organization’s emergency departments for routine COVID-19 tests.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institue provides further education for retirees

By Kaitlyn Stocum | Community Writer | January 6

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides those who are retired an opportunity to take classes provided by Auburn. 

City Council postpones redistricting plan

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | January 5

Auburn's City Council postponed the vote for the proposed redistricting plan. 

Auburn based non-profit shares Black stories through film

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | December 29

Theo Moore is a history educator who started Hiztorical Vision Productions, a film studio that focuses on Black stories and history. 

Auburn alum running for Alabama secretary of state

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 28

An Auburn alumnus announced Monday night that he is running for Secretary of State as a Republican in 2022.

Council postpones redistricting vote; NAACP calls for second majority-minority ward

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 22

The Council will revisit the redistricting plan on Jan. 4, 2022, after City staff reviews comments and documents from the NAACP.

Auburn alumna named first runner-up at Miss America 2022

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | December 17

Auburn class of 2021 graduate and Miss Alabama Lauren Bradford, wins title of runner-up at the Miss America 2022 competition on Thursday, Dec. 16 2021. 

Auburn and Tuskegee students create app to help with communication

By RJ Winchester | December 14

Henry Moses, Malachi Ards and Monroe Clayton have created a new way to exchange information digitally. 

Toomer's Drugs celebrates 125 years

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | December 10

Toomer's Drugs celebrated its 125 year anniversary this year. The Auburn community reflects on the historic business. 

Doctoral student opens coffee shop in Opelika

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | December 2

Catrice Hixon, graduate teaching assistant at Auburn, opened up her coffee shop Melanin Cafe, in September 2021. 

Game days stoke debate over short term rentals

By RJ Winchester | November 27

Short-term rentals have impacted the community of Auburn and with game days, many people feel limited in their options. 

Public Hearing | Council denies pre-zoning ordinance in Water Oak Ridge subdivision

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 18

Caroline Craig discusses Tuesday’s City Council meeting, where the council denied a zoning request for a new subdivision due to infrastructure concerns and approved new capital investments in manufacturing automotive and medical equipment.

Council denies pre-zoning ordinance in Water Oak Ridge subdivision

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | November 17

On Tuesday's meeting, the Auburn City Council voted against a pre-zoning ordinance that would rezone property in the Water Oak Ridge Subdivision.

Third Thursday Poetry Series fosters community involvement

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | November 17

The Third Thursday Poetry series will be held at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for Arts and Humanities on Nov. 18.

Irritable Bao celebrates three years in Auburn

By Virginia Shea | Community Writer | November 16

The Irritable Bao decided to celebrate their restaurant’s three-year anniversary with lots of giveaways and collaborations. The biggest prize included a free pass to the front of the line and a year’s worth of free bao.

Police investigating death of 2-year old in Opelika

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 12

The Opelika Police Department and Lee County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 2-year old in Opelika Friday morning.