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Back to School Bash kicks fall semester off

By Morgan Kirkland | Staff Writer | August 2

The Back to School Bash was the closing concert of the 13-week Summer Swing concert series. Summer Swing is a 13-week concert series hosted by the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department.

Former Chief Justice Roy Moore campaigns for U.S. Senate in Auburn

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 2

At the event, Moore spoke out against his competitors and Sen. Mitch McConnell for “trying to buy the people of this state” during the election.

Ross House Coffee Company opens, preserves past

July 31

Next to 160 Ross and across from the Douglas J. Watson Municipal Complex stands the 111-year-old “Ross House”, now home to Ross House Coffee Company as of its grand opening Monday morning.

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

Police charge 24-year-old in connection with South College Street burglary

July 31

Auburn Police Division have arrested an Auburn man charging him burglary and theft of property.

2028 Summer Olympics coming to Los Angeles

By David Wharton | Los Angeles Times | July 31

The agreement will bring the Olympics back to Southern California for a third time.

End of Summer bike parade brings families to Opelika

July 31

The second annual End of Summer bike parade was in downtown Opelika at 6 p.m. The event was promoted by O Town Ice Cream Shop and James Bros. Bikes along with a few other local businesses.

Downtown parking study leads to renovations

By Jon Smithart | Staff Writer | July 31

"The council for the last several years has understood that parking is an issue in downtown. Our citizen survey has shown that citizens want more parking downtown," Buston said.

Cheers on the Corner provided hundreds with drinks, food, entertainment

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | July 29

A throng of Auburn residents holding tickets, cash and driver’s licenses formed around a tent in front of Stamp where wristbands, fans and wine glasses were being given out for the second annual Cheers on the Corner on Friday night. Over 20 tents were set up on the blocked off roads of Auburn’s ...

Paintball attack: Suspect shoots paintballs at cars, public safety says

By Staff Report | July 28

Two different individuals reported being shot at with paintballs on West Samford Avenue.

Itty Bitty Scavenger Hunt to begin Aug. 1

July 28

Beginning Aug. 1 the Parks and Recreation Department will be distributing worksheets for the Itty Bitty Scavenger Hunt that will allow residents to hunt for 25 locations around Auburn.

CookOut, Starbucks to open near Auburn mall

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 28

Coffee drinkers taking their morning route to work on Opelika Road will soon have a place to stop for their favorite frappuccinos.

Community members to have say in selection of city manager

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 27

City Manager Charlie Duggan retired in February and left a vacancy that Jim Buston agreed to fill until a replacement was found.

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.