Community

Coffee Cat hosts literary open-mic night

By Camille Morgan | Community Writer | October 25

Every seat in the house at Auburn-cafe Coffee Cat was taken Tuesday night after staff reconfigured the furniture to turn the room into a mini-theater.

Auburn police arrest man for theft, burglary

By Staff Report | October 24

At about 4 a.m. on Sunday, a police officer observed a "suspicious individual," Peters, outside of a closed convenience store in the 4100 block of Moores Mill Road.

Eighth annual Oktoberfest hops back onto The Plains

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 23

The eighth annual Auburn Oktoberfest drew over a thousand guests to the lot and marquee of The Hotel at Auburn University last night.

Auburn man charged with rape of 21-year-old

By Staff Report | October 23

Auburn police arrested and charged Bryan Preston McLeod with first-degree rape.

Auburn spectral investigator duo gives haunted tour throughout October

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 22

For Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, Auburn is not only the loveliest village but also the most haunted.

Opelika Fall Festival features new wristband option for children

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 22

Parents bringing their children to the Opelika Fall Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 24, have a new option this year to purchase a $10 all-activities wristband for their kids instead of buying individual tickets for each activity.

Bill that would allow hunting over bait passes Alabama House

October 22

A bill that would allow Alabamians to hunt feral swine and whitetail deer over bait passed the Alabama House.

'I love those kids': Local ice cream man gets outpouring of support after shooting

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 20

Alfa, a neighborhood hero to many, has been unable to work since being shot four times during a burglary at the Marathon Gas Station on Columbus Parkway in Opelika.

Governor announces lowest unemployment rate in Alabama history

By Staff Report | October 20

September's 3.8 percent unemployment is the lowest the rate in Alabama has ever been, tied with April 2007.

Cook Out to open three restaurants in the Auburn area

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | October 20

Cook Out, a popular hamburger joint, will now be opening three franchise locations in the Auburn area.

Eighth annual Oktoberfest to be held this Saturday

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 18

Over 900 tickets have been sold for the event since they were made available in August, while over 50 local and international brewers have been booked to serve drinks in and around the hotel’s marquee.

Local Pumpkin Patch expands farm and activities

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | October 18

A you-pick pumpkin patch, The Farmer in the Dell was named one of the "Top 25 Pumpkin Patches in Alabama You Need to Visit This Fall," by the Blog for Lifestyle and Travel.

Citizens urge Council to consider noise ordinance

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 18

Several Auburn residents urged the City Council on Tuesday night to consider adopting a noise ordinance.

Alabama 500 does not disappoint students in attendance

By Hunter Reardon | Community Writer | October 17

On Sunday, nearly 80,000 people packed into the Talladega grandstands to see Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s last race, the 2017 Alabama 500.

Florida governor declares state of emergency ahead of Richard Spencer visit

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | October 16

Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County ahead of white supremacist Richard Spencer's Thursday event at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Fall race at Talladega offers students rare opportunity

By Hunter Reardon | Community Writer | October 16

On the heels of the most successful spring race in years, officials at Talladega Superspeedway are hoping for an even better turnout for the fall event.