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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.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

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.

Auburn police arrest juvenile for breaking and entering, theft of property

By Staff Report | January 8

At around 6:30 p.m., the Auburn Police Division responded to a call reporting a car being broken into in the 300 block of Webster Road.

Auburn man charged with capital murder for Wednesday night shooting

By Staff Report | January 4

Dowdell was an acquaintance of Boler, and police said their investigation led them to identify Dowdell as a passenger in a vehicle that was seen fleeing the scene after Boler was shot.

Police investigate shooting death on North Gay Street

By Staff Report | January 3

The Auburn Police Division is investigating an apparent shooting death that occurred Wednesday night.

Council approves 'Brunch Bill' to go before state Legislature, parking meter price increase postponed

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | January 2

If approved by the state, the decision will come back to the City Council for a final vote before restaurants can begin selling alcohol earlier on Sundays.

Auburn location of Gigi's Cupcakes closing abruptly

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 29

The downtown location of Gigi's Cupcakes will be closing its doors.

Former Auburn running back arrested on child pornography charges, unlawful surveillance

By Staff Report | December 28

A former Auburn running back was arrested in mid-December on a child porn charge.

Despite Moore's last-ditch effort, Alabama certifies Jones as winner

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | December 28

The Republican-dominated State Canvassing Board met Thursday in Montgomery to sign off on the official election results

West Glenn Avenue to close in early January

By Staff Report | December 27

The closure will occur from North Donahue Drive to Cox Street from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Westbound traffic will not be affected.

Davis Arboretum puts on holiday movie marathon for Auburn community

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 24

The Auburn Family will be marathoning classic holiday movies this December. Auburn Parks and Recreation will be putting on the holiday movie marathon with the help of the Donald E.

Helena man, 19, charged with downtown burglary, theft of alcohol

By Staff Report | December 22

Auburn police arrested Mackenzie Anderson Pampu, 19, from Helena, Alabama, on Friday.

Traffic signal pole to be replaced on East University

By Staff Report | December 21

Motorists are advised to find other routes on Dec. 22, as a traffic signal pole will be replaced on the northwest corner of East University Drive and Gatewood Drive. The work will run from 6 p.m.

Council takes another step toward solving Auburn's downtown parking problem

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | December 20

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a resolution approving the payment of $2.33 million for the acquisition of downtown property where the city plans to build a new parking deck.

Auburn police charge two men for thefts

By Staff Report | December 19

The two men were taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail where they are being held on a $108,000 bond.

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.