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Lee County Literacy Coalition hosts fundraising spelling bee

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | August 10

“It’s not a traditional spelling bee, it’s a speed spelling bee,” Money said. “The spellers have a minute and a half to spell as many common but commonly misspelled words as possible.”

New highway safety campaign decreases deaths by over 50 percent

By Rowland Sauls | Staff Writer | August 9

A high visibility traffic safety campaign in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina led to a decrease in Alabama deaths.

Alabama GOP candidates battle over who's most conservative

By Bridget Bowman | CQ-Roll Call | August 9

PELHAM, Ala. (TNS) ― One week before the Alabama special election Senate primary, Republican contenders are battling over who is the true conservative and who will be the strongest fighter for President Donald Trump. That was evident Friday night when eight of the nine candidates showed up at a candidate forum at the civic center here.

Coach Pat Dye donates tree to historic tree trail

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 8

Former Auburn Football Coach Pat Dye's name joined the ranks of other historic figures on the George Bengston Historic Tree Trail when he donated one of his Japanese maples to the City on Tuesday morning. City workers had already dug the hole for the maple and planted the commemorative plaque beside ...

If you had to choose: your dog or your boyfriend?

By Kaitlyn Alanis | The Wichita Eagle | August 8

They're sweet, they're cuddly and they love to give wet, slobbery kisses. Oh, and they take the cutest pictures.

Auburn professor develops bicentennial exhibit

By Staff Report | August 7

Among other celebrations, Alabama’s bicentennial year of 2019 will see the opening of “Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces that Changed a Nation.”

City changes recycling companies

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | August 7

The city of Auburn has officially announced changes to the city's recycling procedures.

Opelika hosts Sportsplex Kids Triathlon

By Jon Smithart | Staff Writer | August 6

Hundreds of locals showed up for Opelika's Sportsplex Kids Triathlon. Groups of children ages 6-15 all competed at different times and distances in each event.

Amidst challenges, Auburn ACT performs 'Spamalot!'

August 6

Fans of Monty Python will have something to look forward to over the next week as Auburn Area Community Theater puts on “Spamalot!” at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

The City of Auburn launches all new website

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | August 3

The City of Auburn launched a new, easy-to-use website interface at the beginning of August located at auburnalabama.org, which is available on all web-available devices, including mobile.  Director of Public Affairs David D. Dorton said the previous format of the City’s website has been up for ...

The 'American Dream' with a side of pasta

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 3

"Fresh bread every day!"

Auburn High student crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen

August 3

Auburn High School's Jessica Baeder, 17, won the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Update: Police arrest suspect in connection with Sunday night shooting

By Staff Report | August 2

Auburn Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday night on Foster Street.

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 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.