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City app gives a peek at available downtown parking
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 22Fuentes 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 22Fuentes 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 21The 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 21Auburn 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 21Police 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 19The 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 18On 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 18After 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 16Auburn 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 16From 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 16The 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 15Amid 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.
Frustrated with Washington, voters head to the polls for Senate primary
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 15Voters in Auburn began heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the U.S. Senate special election primary.
Best Buddies Program: 'A blessing'
By Katie Clark | Lifestyle Writer | August 15There is no other organization like the Best Buddies Program here at Auburn. Best Buddies was first established in 1993 with only 20 members and continues to be an organization focused on its mission.
Hogs for Dogs: Biker group holds charity event
By Rowland Sauls | Staff Writer | August 15On Saturday, August 14 the Public Works Charity Riders and the Lee County Humane society came together in a joint effort to hold the fifth annual Hogs for Dogs event.
Summer Construction Update
By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | August 14Mell Street Classrooms This new building began construction in December of 2015 with a $35 million budget and was completed last month.
Downtown offers new valet service
By Jon Smithart | Staff Writer | August 14The city decided to test a valet service for the attendees of the Summernight Downtown Art Walk. It was so successful that a year-long contract to keep the valet service going was passed.
High-speed chase ends with spike strips deployed in Auburn
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | August 12The Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested three men early Friday morning.
