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Opelika police warn about man impersonating officer

By Staff Report | August 24

Earlier this morning, the Opelika Police Department received a complaint of impersonating a police officer from a woman driving on North Uniroyal Road, according to a release from the department. At approximately 12:45 a.m., the victim saw white a Dodge Charger behind her, which then turned on blue strobe lights in the car.

No hate welcome here: President, SGA and diversity officer speak out against racism, bigotry

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-Chief and Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 23

College campuses across the United States have become the focal points of a growing trend of alt-right and white nationalist propaganda.

Make Music Day brings 'harmony' to the community

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | August 23

Make Music Day connected musicians of all ages, both professional and amateur, to perform Sister Hazel's 1997 song, "All for You" along with the band members, Ken Block and Drew Copeland.

Counter-petition to keep LGBT flag in Auburn High classroom receives over 3,700 signatures

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | August 23

In a petition passed around Auburn High School Friday, students and parents of students requested that a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag flying in a teacher’s classroom be removed.

Concourse/south begins with Supper & Songs

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 23

Concourse/south, Opelika's downtown art and music festival, began on Sunday with Supper & Songs at the Southside Center for the Arts. For $60, ticket holders enjoyed a four course meal provided by Zazu Gastropub, live music from the local duo Martha's Trouble and wine and craft beer. Proceeds from ...

City app gives a peek at available downtown parking

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | August 22

Before heading out tonight and circling the downtown streets for ages trying to find a free parking space, the City of Auburn has a new tool that may be helpful.

Boston U student who attended white nationalist rally says he has been admitted to Auburn, will transfer in the spring

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 22

Fuentes said he has been accepted to Auburn and will be transferring in the spring after receiving what he said were death threats in Boston.

Rising alt-right figure Nicholas Fuentes was admitted to Auburn but will need to reapply

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 22

Fuentes will need to reapply for the spring semester as admission is valid solely for the semester for which it is offered.

Previously postponed Make Music Day Alabama to take place tomorrow

By Staff Report | August 21

The second annual Make Music Day Alabama in Auburn will take place tomorrow, Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Runaway teens return home safely, police say

By Staff Report | August 21

Auburn police confirmed Monday the teens had returned home and were safe and in good health.

Three Auburn residents charged with murder after 16-year-old shot in Panama City Beach

By Staff Report | August 21

Police arrested three Auburn residents after a shooting resulted in the death of a 16-year-old Panama City Beach high school student.

Concourse/south to begin tomorrow in Opelika

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 19

The second annual Opelika arts and music festival Concourse/south will begin tomorrow and last all week. The event will feature both local and national musical acts, art exhibitions from local artists, a market consisting of local crafts and food vendors and activities for all ages over the course of ...

Eclipse viewing parties around Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 18

On Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will cast a shadow of unbelievable size on Auburn.

Auburn begins new downtown valet parking service with a free weekend

By Staff Report | August 18

After conducting two test runs this summer, Auburn will begin a yearlong “extended test” today to determine whether a downtown valet service will help alleviate parking woes, according to a statement put out by the City.  Valet parking will be offered by the City for free today, Friday, Aug.18, through Sunday, Aug.

Police investigating whereabouts of two teens

By Staff Report | August 16

Auburn Police are looking for two teens who possibly left their residence because of an impending custody hearing.

Parking services to launch new parking app

By Jon Smithart | Staff Writer | August 16

From increasing the accessibility of campus from far away parking to adding new technology, Andrae said Parking Services is keeping the students' needs first. 

City Council approves parking deck and changes to parking meters

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 16

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions to construct a new parking deck to be located at 135 North College St. as well as changes to City parking meters at their meeting on Tuesday. Details of the memorandum were presented ...

Less is Moore: Luther Strange and Roy Moore to continue battle in primary runoff

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | August 15

Amid low voter turnout, the long road that has been the U.S. Senate race for Attorney General Jeff Sessions' former seat just got a little bit longer.