Community

Plans to bring Pride to the Plains in progress

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 27

Having to drive to Birmingham, Pensacola or Atlanta to be around people that celebrate who they are is becoming a drag for many members of the Auburn LGBTQ community.

Women's Hope offers free STD, pregnancy testing

By Emma Raby | Staff Writer | July 27

Directors and staff of the Women’s Hope Medical Clinic mingled with guests around cups of coffee, punch and appetizers in a room filled with Christmas décor on steamy Tuesday.

Auburn holds No. 2 spot in best ZIP codes in Alabama

By Staff Report | July 27

Auburn has been ranked No. 2 on Niche's 2017 list of Best ZIP Codes in Alabama.

Gov. Kay Ivey's roundtable speaks

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 26

The roundtable discussion took place at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center and was closed to the general public and press.

Arrest made for breaking, entering of vehicle at Eagles West apartments

By Staff Report | July 26

APD said Jamichael E. Payne, 25, was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle.

Gov. Kay Ivey tours Auburn on her 'Listen, Learn, Help & Lead Tour'

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 25

Gov. Kay Ivey opened her tour of Auburn, the second stop on her "Listen, Learn, Help & Lead Tour."

Trump messes with Sessions, and Senate Republicans are not pleased

By Lesley Clark | McClatchy Washington Bureau | July 25

It's a lesson that could cost him politically in a Senate.

Legislators, President Leath recognize world-renowned asphalt technology center

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 24

Earlier in 2017, the Alabama Senate and House passed resolutions commending NCAT for 30 years of successful and profitable service to the state.

July 31 voter registration deadline for Senate special election primary nears

By Staff Report | July 24

The deadline to register to vote in the special election primary is July 31.

Governor moves special election for U.S. Senate seat

July 24

Alabama's new governor has rescheduled the special election for Sessions' Senate seat.

Gov. Ivey to tour Auburn businesses, schools Tuesday

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | July 24

The trip is part of Ivey's Listen, Learn, Help & Lead tour.

Oktoberfest to be held October 21

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 24

The eighth annual Oktoberfest at The Hotel at Auburn University and Conference Center is set to take over sights and sounds on Oct. 21.

Lightning strike kills boater

By Staff Report | July 22

Toby Burrow, 34-year-old Valley resident, was located with no signs of life and immediately transported to East Alabama Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 9:35 p.m.

Portion of West Glenn Avenue to close Thursday night

By Staff Report | July 21

West Glenn Avenue will close between Cox and Toomer streets for sewer work beginning midnight on Thursday, June 22.

Theater open house held to celebrate lives touched by the arts

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | July 20

The Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) invited Auburn community members to its open house on Thursday night at the Jan Dempsey Art Community Arts Center.

City of Auburn firefighters, two student interns stand in front of the departments ladder truck

Full-time students fight Auburn fires

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 20

A house is ablaze. Emergency numbers have been dialed and help is on the way. The help? Auburn University students and their supervisors.

Southeast Alabama Sickle Cell Association hosts charity golf tournament

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | July 20

The summer heat beamed down on golfers and club employees alike as the 13th Annual Sickle Cell Golf Tournament took place.

States bristled but at least 30 will give personal voter data to Trump

By Anita Kumar | McClatchy Washington Bureau | July 19

And that number could grow, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, with more than 30 states turning over some information.

Momma Mocha's to start selling beer

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | July 19

The Auburn City Council has approved a request by Momma Mocha's Coffee Emporium for a retail beer alcoholic beverage license at their meeting on Tuesday. The beverage license will allow Momma Mocha's to sell beer to customers to drink at the establishment or to take home with them. Sarah Gill, owner ...

Interning with the State Department from home

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | July 19

The Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternship offers students a chance to work on projects of global importance throughout the U.S. government from the comfort of their own home, no outside expenses needed.