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City Manager Charles Duggan Jr. spoke about increases in school funding. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Local citizen voices worries over new school funding taxes

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | February 19

Among other news presented during the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19, James Grider, a local retiree spoke up during Citizen's Communications concerning a recent bill put forth by Rep. Pebblin Warren that would affect a mill increase in conjunction with new school funding.

The Princess Leigh Cheri and an Old Fashioned are examples of
Avondale's timeless feel and new concoctions. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Fizzes, Old Fashioneds featured at Avondale Bar & Tap Room

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY REPORTER | February 19

The new bar located on North College offers a classic and upscale option to Auburn's night life.

The jar artwork is signature to Sims Food Inc. The dancing pepper and pickle were drawn by Auburn native and longtime friend of Will, Trey and Anderson, Matt Harris. (Melody Kitchens / SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR)

Wickles Pickles spices South

By Bianca Seward / COPY EDITOR | February 17

Wickedly delicious pickles. Well, wickedly delicious pickles, okra, relish, pepper rings and pepper strips, to be exact.

Valentine's Swing Dance draws couples for a night out

By Jessa Pease/ WRITER | February 15

Hearts were whirling as feet were twirling at the Valentine's Swing Dance Friday, Feb. 15

Upcoming tornado season calls for safety measures

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | February 14

Alabamians know to react fast when a tornado siren is signaled.

Niffer's to chip in to The Gnu's Room during February

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | February 14

During the month of February, Niffer's has partnered up with The Gnu's Room as a part of "Niffer's Gives Back."

Aaron Willing has been training clients at Fitness Together for almost two years. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

God Willing

By Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | February 14

After eight years in prison, Aaron Willing found strength through the word of Christ.

Hero in our midst: Vietnam War veteran lives in Auburn

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY EDITOR | February 14

He is known as a Vietnam War hero, a highly decorated U.S. Army leader involved in two wars. He's an accomplished author, athletic, humble and has a great sense of humor.

Sweeten Valentine's Day with dark chocolate

By Martha Ryals / WRITER | February 14

The darker variety is a decadent alternative to other chocolates and is full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Her view: Runner's high: exercising away stress

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | February 14

If you're like most people, going for a run sounds like a marvelous idea until you're actually running and suddenly you feel like you're going to faint or die or both.

Her view: App of the week: video sharing on Vine

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 14

Twitter announced their newest social media endeavor, Vine, at the end of January

Five ways to avoid campaigns on the concourse

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | February 14

It's our favorite time of the year again. And by favorite time of the year, I mean campaign week sucks.

Second Saturday in Loachapoka recalls regional ways of the past

By Will Gaines / SPORTS WRITER | February 13

On the second Saturday of every month the Lee County Historical Society gathers at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka.

Apartment complex to be built on Bragg Avenue

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | February 10

The approvals have been made and the plans are in order for an apartment complex to be built at 319 Bragg Ave.

Dancing in the moonlight for Hospice Advantage fundraiser

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | February 9

On Saturday, Feb. 16, the community will be dancing the night away at the second annual Moonlight Masquerade.

Senior Center hot topic at City Council

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | February 8

Issues concerning senior citizen complaints, a recycling fund grant and over $25,000 in approved spending dominated Tuesday's City Council meeting.

The International Building Code states that exits must be clearly marked by an approved exit sign. Violations can result in hefty fines. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Brazil nightclub fire prompts new codes

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | February 7

The lines that bend around the block outside Auburn favorites like Sky Bar and 1716 are at first, discouraging, but never threatening.

Rewind to rock at Eighth & Rail

By Amber Franklin / WRITER | February 4

You may not be able to rewind an 8 track, but 8 Track Rewind's performance on this weekend was about as close as you can get.

Fresh fruit, Kind bars, hummus and pretzels and healthy soups are among the many high-energy, low-calorie snacks that students can find in the Student Center and other campus dining locations. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Finding a well-balanced snack on campus

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 2

Many students find it difficult to eat a healthy snack on campus.

Students weigh in on inaugural address

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | January 30

Whether you like him or not, there's no denying that President Barack Obama knows how to captivate his audience.