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

Child drowns in container behind Auburn ice cream shop

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 14

A small child found in a container outside Buster's Ice Cream has died.

Fall Sundown Concert Series continues with two final shows

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | October 11

The dog days of summer are nearly over. The leaves are changing from a dark green to an Autumnal array of reds, browns, and yellows.

Alabama Power: About 670 customers were without power in Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 10

About 670 customers were left without power in Auburn Tuesday, an Alabama Power spokesperson confirmed Tuesday night.

Streets to close downtown this Thursday

By Staff Report | October 10

The Auburn High School Tigers will be shutting down later the streets this week.

Standard Deluxe to host bike race

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | October 10

The second annual Standard Deluxe Dirt Road Century bike race will be held Saturday Oct. 21, in Waverly, Alabama.

Louise Kreher Preserve leading 'unhuggables' nature walks

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 9

Kids and their parents can visit the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and Nature Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and adults on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Auburn police assess security at future events

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | October 9

After the largest mass shooting in United States history occurred last week at a Las Vegas music festival, the Auburn Police Division will continue to evaluate security at large events in the local area.

FetchMe Delivery celebrates one-year anniversary

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | October 8

The Auburn born and bred local start up FetchMe celebrated its one-year anniversary with good food and by giving back to the community.

Lee County Fair returns for another year

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | October 7

Fall has arrived and so has the festivities that comes along with it.

Things heat up at Jule Collins' Sculpture Exhibition Opening

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | October 6

To commemorate the opening of this year’s sculpture exhibition, the museum invited a team of metal workers from Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham to bring a portable furnace to create metal art designed by event participants.

Tropical Storm Watch issued for Auburn area; Nate expected to pass over Saturday into Sunday

By Community Staff | October 6

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide state of emergency that took effect early Friday morning.

Students, residents spar over zoning ordinance, student evictions at council meeting

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 6

"We've got to get to a point where people really believe we're serious about it," said Mayor Bill Ham of the rule.

Creating opportunities with Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 6

Kyes Stevens' life took a turn when she was given the opportunity to teach poetry at a prison in 2001.

Budweiser Clydesdales deliver beer and draw crowds in Auburn

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 5

The renowned Budweiser Clydesdales met large crowds of fans as the horses paraded through the streets of downtown Auburn and delivered beer Thursday night.

Downtown streets closing for Clydesdales visit

By Staff Report | October 5

The horses are set to parade through the downtown streets 5–7 p.m., causing closures.

Downtown streets closing for Clydesdales visit

By Staff Report | October 5

The Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting downtown Auburn today, making delivery stops along their route. The horses are set to parade through the downtown streets 5–7 p.m., causing street closures.

NVM THEY FOUND HIM Opelika police searching for missing man

By Staff Report | October 4

Opelika police are looking for Dustion Gerriod Scott, a missing man who was last seen on Sunday, Oct. 1.

Rash of zoning complaints leads to around a dozen students being evicted from homes

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 4

About a dozen students may soon not have a place to live.

O Town Ice Cream now serving lunch, to expand menu soon

By Rowland Sauls | Community Writer | October 3

O Town Ice Cream will officially roll out a new lunch menu on Thursday, Oct. 19.

Stumping for Doug Jones, Joe Biden says US doesn't need 'another extremist' in the Senate

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 3

Former Vice President Joe Biden made a trip to the Yellowhammer State to throw his support behind Democratic candidate Doug Jones, whom Biden painted as a measured, reasonable and respectful candidate who "knows Alabama" -- a stark foil to the Republican candidate. "My mother used to say that the most ...