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Women of City Council speak on their experiences in local government

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | October 28

Three women currently sit on the City of Auburn's City Council.

Longtime Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs out amid mounting scandals

October 27

Longtime Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs is retiring.

Wined and dined: Locals take a wine tasting tour of Lee County

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | October 27

The Lee County Extension Office, hosts of the Master Gardeners tour in the spring, sponsored the wine tour.

Five men arrested for late-night robbery

By Staff Report | October 27

Auburn police arrested five men, all from Alexander City, late on Thursday for a robbery committed in the 100 block of East University Drive, according to the Auburn Police Division.

Auburn vet school employee charged with multiple counts of stealing controlled substances

By Staff Report | October 26

Caroline Clarke Schroeder, 26, was charged with 20 counts of possession of a controlled substance on Thursday afternoon.

​Local 'witches' to ride against cancer

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 26

More than 30 local women will don their ‘witchiest’ garb and hop on their bikes to ride against cancer on the Saturday night for the inaugural Lee County Witches Ride 2017.

Senate hopeful Doug Jones campaigns on The Plains

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 26

Attorney and U.S. Senate hopeful Doug Jones campaigned at Auburn University Wednesday night.

THE LocAL Market owner keeps her love of art in hometown

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 26

Art educator, painter and, now, business owner Lauren Duncan's ties to the Auburn community go back generations.

Sleepy Hollow brings fear to the people of Auburn

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | October 26

Every Friday and Saturday night in October past a concrete and metal bridge on Lee Road 14 lies a plot of farmland filled with serial killers, ghosts and maniacal clowns.

Auburn student charged with rape

By Staff Report | October 25

Auburn police arrested and charged Jubal D. Camp, 18, with first-degree rape on Tuesday, according to a release from the Auburn Police Division.

Local artist colorfully maps out Alabama counties

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | October 25

Laura Murray created a coloring book with facts about all 67 counties in Alabama. 

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.