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Doug Jones wins in historic upset

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | December 14

Doug Jones will be the first Democratic U.S. senator from Alabama in over 20 years.

​Clara and the Nutcracker dance their way to Telfair Peet

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 13

The regular opening performance of The Nutcracker will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The ballet will present two more regular performances at 2 p.m.

Thoughts expressed at Lee County polling sites

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 12

The Alabama Senate race has warranted much attention over the upcoming weeks. On a chilly Tuesday, voters exited the polls at the Boykin Center on Boykin Street and the Clarion Inn and Suites.

Young fan gets special game day treat after accident

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 12

Carson Lynn, an 8-year-old from Bainbridge, Georgia, joined fans on the sideline at the Lousiana-Monroe game.

Explosion shakes one of New York's busiest commuter hubs

By Staff Report | December 12

The New York City Fire Department said a total of four individuals have minor injuries after the explosion.

Charles Barkley to campaign with Doug Jones at election-eve rally

By Staff Report | December 11

Barkley, who played basketball at Auburn in the 1980s, has been a staunch opponent of Jones' Republican rival, former Chief Justice Roy Moore.

Auburn student charged with weekend burglaries

By Staff Report | December 11

Police responded to reports of burglaries on Saturday in the 200 block of Armstrong Street.

Doug Jones crisscrosses the state in final days of the campaign. What about Roy Moore?

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 11

While Jones has been in front of cameras and voters consistently over the past week, Moore has all but disappeared from the campaign trail.

Holiday cheer spreads to Auburn with annual parade and gingerbread village unveiling

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | December 10

Crowds of spectators lined both sides of College Street from Thach Avenue to Glenn Avenue to get a glimpse of floats moving down the road and possibly even catch a couple pieces of candy.

Auburn alumna and Opelika councilwoman focuses on education in hometown

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 10

With the help of her family, Tiffany Gibson-Pitts won the race for Opelika City Council Ward 2 seat in 2016.

Community gathers for 11th annual Holiday Art Sale after rare snow

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | December 9

Despite the snowy surprise that came during the early morning hours of Saturday, artists and makers from across the county and state gathered to sell their handcrafted creations at the 11th annual Holiday Art Sale.

Making Trouble with the Guerrilla Girls: How a group of activists is fighting inequalities in the art world

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 8

The famous group visited The Plains last week, when Frida Kahlo, a founding member, came to Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in honor of the 125th year of women at Auburn University.

Alabama Water Watch celebrates 25 years of service

By Staff Report | December 8

For the past 25 years, an Auburn University-based group of devoted citizens has watched over and protected Alabama's miles of rivers and streams.  Founded in 1992 thanks to federal grant money through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Alabama Water Watch monitors these waterways in order to improve both water quality and water policy. In their quarter-century of service, Alabama Water Watch monitors 132,000 miles of rivers and streams, 300 species of freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, turtles and mussels, more than any other state.  “Many people didn’t think we would last a year because they thought Alabamians were not interested in their water or their environment,” said Bill Deutsch, Alabama Water Watch co-founder and research fellow emeritus in Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Deutsch directed Alabama Water Watch for its first 22 years and remains heavily involved in the association.

Winter weather possible in Auburn area Friday

By Staff Report | December 8

Auburn isn't expected to receive any heavy snow or measurable accumulation.

Community night held at museum shines light on diversity through the spirit of music

By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | December 8

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art held its first biannual community night, placing emphasis on diversity within the Auburn community. An event set aside to celebrate the differences and come together to relate.

People of Auburn: Tamara Bowden glows about her role at Study Partners

By David Reardon | Community Writer | December 4

Study Partners coordinator Tamara Bowden has lived a life dedicated to leading students. From her days as a director of student affairs at a small college in Jacksonville to her current role with Auburn University, Bowden remains passionate about making education easier for college students.

Annual Opelika Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | December 4

The streets exploded with festive music and cheering as the city of Opelika began the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade on Saturday.

Dayspring Nature Shop owner on running a local business from across the country

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 3

From goat cheese to fresh eggs and supplements to bath and body products, customers stopping by Dayspring Nature Shop on Opelika Road are sure to find a large offering of goods sourced from local growers and makers.