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Auburn Public Library stresses reading for all ages through new summer reading challenge

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | June 9

Through the new summer reading challenge, the Auburn Public Library is encouraging parents and children alike to spend 20 minutes every day reading.

Auburn's Make Music Day expects twice as many musicians as last year

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | June 8

Make Music Day, a free music festival, will take place in cities around the world on June 21, with Auburn celebrating Make Music Day Alabama on June 20.

Hotel at Auburn University holds ribbon cutting ceremony

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | June 7

Prominent members of the Auburn community and university stood in the shade of the Hotel at Auburn’s new Porte Cochere Wednesday morning as they sipped on mimosas and coffee.

Council approves early start, 24-hour construction on 191 College apartments

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | June 7

The new schedule would allow the developer, ACC OP (College Street) LLC, to begin construction at the corner of West Glenn Avenue and North College Street on June 12, as opposed to the original May 8 date.

Opelika’s Farmers Market Tradition

June 6

O Grows Farmer’s Market has everything to offer from fresh blueberries to pottery and art. All the produce sold here is locally grown within 50 miles of Opelika.

First responders and medical staff tested at EAMC's biannual disaster drill

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | June 6

Director of Emergency services at EAMC Sharon Gess said the drill is to ensure the hospital and their personnel are always in a prepared state.

Backpack International provides supplies, education to Guyana

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | June 6

Backpack International: a non-profit organization that provides backpacks, school supplies and education to the children of Guyana.

Campus Chick-fil-A to receive award for record-breaking sales

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | June 6

Chick-fil-A representatives will present an award to Tiger Dining by Chartwells team on Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m.

Trump loves his rural base, but will they lose under his plan to privatize FAA?

By Stuart Leavenworth | McClatchy Washington Bureau | June 5

President Donald Trump's first big move on infrastructure is quickly drawing fire from small airports, rural communities and their federal lawmakers.

Apple takes on Amazon Echo and Google Home with its own smart speaker

By Tracey Lien | Los Angeles Times | June 5

Apple replaced record collections with the iPod and earned front pocket real estate with the iPhone.

SummerNight celebration to be held Friday

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | June 5

The 11th annual SummerNight Downtown Art Walk will be held this Friday in downtown Auburn from 5 p.m.

Camp Perch celebrates creativity and jewelry design

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | June 5

Camp Perch celebrates creativity and teaches campers the art of jewelry design. 

Renovations underway at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | June 2

Renovations at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center are underway as the construction and design teams work toward a premier hotel status for the region. 

New Auburn High School opens for public viewing

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | June 1

After two years of construction, the new Auburn High School opened it's doors to the community for a public viewing.

Acre hosts their first farmers market of 2017 summer

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 31

Acre hosted their first farmers market of the summer on Wednesday with freshly harvested goods and locally made art and jewelry.

Section of East Samford Avenue to close for approximately five weeks

By Staff Report | May 31

Beginning Thursday, June 1, a section of East Samford Avenue will close for construction. Construction will take place between west of Jockish Street and east of East University Drive.

New consignment boutique focuses on affordability

By Jessica Jernigan | May 31

Co-owners Natalie Gilbert and Kelly Poole wished to give shoppers more variety at reasonable prices by buying gently used clothing and selling it back for a lower price than retail. 

Bee Auburn celebrates pollinators and their impact

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | May 31

Auburn Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the College of Agriculture to host Bee Auburn, a week dedicated to pollinators and their impact.