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Trio charged with Aspen Heights robbery

By Staff Report | January 17

According to the victim, three men who had been at their home earlier returned armed with handguns and took cash and electronics totaling over $2,000.

City advises motorists to stay off icy roads

By Staff Report | January 17

As Auburn experiences its second snowfall in the last month, the City of Auburn has issued an advisory to residents to avoid driving, if possible.

Longtime Alabama state legislator Rep. George Bandy dies

By Staff Report | January 16

The 72-year-old Democratic representative from Opelika passed away in a Macon, Georgia, hospital.

THE locAL market re-opens in family-tied location

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | January 16

Just a couple of doors down from the market's previous spot, owner Lauren Duncan has a new home for everything Alabamian made.

Auburn Councilwoman Tremaine says she will sell historic homes, won't run for re-election

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | January 16

Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine has entered into an agreement to sell her properties because of an increase in property taxes, she said.

Auburn, Opelika and Lee County schools closed Wednesday due to inclement weather

By Staff Report | January 16

Afterschool activities for today have also been canceled by the districts, except for ACS' elementary afterschool care programs – which will remain open until 5:30 p.m. – and OCS' extended day program.

Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of expected winter weather

By Staff Report | January 15

Snow or sleet melting on roads could then re-freeze, leading to hazardous and dangerous travel conditions.

College students today are bigger perfectionists than their parents, study finds

By Anna Orso | The Philadelphia Inquirer | January 15

A new study out of the United Kingdom shows just that — today's college students want to be perfect, and more so than their parents did. 

Former professional dancer teaches ballet to adults and students

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | January 12

Several Auburn students and members of the community are learning the age-old dancing style of ballet to unwind and stay in shape.

City services, facilities affected by Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Staff Report | January 12

Monday's holiday will affect some city services next week, the City of Auburn has announced.

Opelika bank robbed, police on lookout for three suspects

By Staff Report | January 11

According to a release from the Opelika Police Department, no one was injured during the robbery and the suspects fled with cash.

Federal court rules in favor of Richard Spencer speech

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

The University must allow Spencer to speak at 7 p.m. in Foy Hall.

Richard Spencer: Auburn will 'rue the day,' promises showdown

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

Spencer said the University will "rue the day."

Citing safety concerns, University cancels Richard Spencer event

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

The University has canceled a planned visit by white nationalist speaker Richard Spencer, citing student, staff and faculty safety concerns.

UPDATE: University releases second diversity message in two days

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor | January 11

No, the University did not invite alt-right leader Richard Spencer to speak, but they are letting him come.

Is the January gym crowd real?: Auburn gym owners and managers weigh in

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | January 11

Gyms everywhere are supposedly packed to the brim at the start of the year. Regular gym-goers groan about the slew of new members resolving to chase their fitness goals down once and for all this year.

Man arrested in Auburn with over 400 THC vape pens

By Staff Report | January 9

Peavy was contacted by undercover police officers in a parking lot located in the 300 block of North Dean Road while in possession of the pens, police said.

Auburn man charged with rape of 13-year-old runaway

By Staff Report | January 9

Brian D. Askew is being held at the Lee County Jail on two felony charges of first-degree kidnapping and first-degree rape.