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Heat stress one of the many challenges for local farmer

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | April 29

Garrette Dixon is a sixth generation farmer tackling modern problems such as heat and weeds.

Vendors line up for FireFlys car trunk spring sale

By Sydney Houseman | April 12

Auburns annual trunk sale brings new vendors.

Auburn takes steps to protect its biodiversity

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 8

Auburn is home to a variety of native species with Alabama commonly ranked as the fourth-highest biodiverse state. According to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Environmental Conservation Online System, Alabama is number three with the most endangered or threatened species listed. However, members of Auburn University and the City of Auburn are working to protect the biodiversity in the area.

City Council launches study group for more public art

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | February 16

The Auburn City Council discussed the removal of the mural on the Bedzzz express.

Auburn baker hosts decorating classes for the community

By Jayne Duignan | Culture Writer | February 3

Kristi Maggard, owner of Cookies by Kristi, shares her journey into the baking industry.

Suspect in custody after shooting on Richland Road

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

A shooting on Richland Road prompted a lockdown of Richland Elementary School and road closures early Thursday morning.

Police searching for suspect after Opelika officer hit by car

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 2

An officer in the Opelika Police Department has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle in the Kroger parking lot, police say. The Auburn Police Department is advising residents to avoid South College Street, Auburn Technology Park South and the Auburn Softball Complex as officers search for the suspect.

EAH: Don't visit emergency department for routine COVID tests

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | January 7

East Alabama Health officials are urging patients not to visit any of the organization’s emergency departments for routine COVID-19 tests.

Auburn based non-profit shares Black stories through film

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | December 29

Theo Moore is a history educator who started Hiztorical Vision Productions, a film studio that focuses on Black stories and history.

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Council postpones redistricting vote; NAACP calls for second majority-minority ward

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | December 22

The Council will revisit the redistricting plan on Jan. 4, 2022, after City staff reviews comments and documents from the NAACP.

Police investigating death of 2-year old in Opelika

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 12

The Opelika Police Department and Lee County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 2-year old in Opelika Friday morning.

District Attorney Brandon Hughes at a Nov. 14th press conference

Former DA ordered to report to Lee County Detention Facility

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | November 9

The Alabama Attorney General's Office announced that former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has been ordered to serve his sentence in the Lee County Detention Facility.

Demonstrators protest vaccine mandate for AU employees at Toomer's Corner

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 26

Protesters gathered Tuesday at Toomer’s Corner in response to the University’s announcement that employees are required to be vaccinated.

Council raises maximum towing fee to $125

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | October 20

At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Council members approved an ordinance to raise the maximum fee towing companies can charge for towing on private property to $125 from $100.

Auburn woman arrested on charge of firing weapon into unoccupied property

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 15

Auburn police arrested Ashanae Teonna Bowen, 19, from Auburn, on Oct. 13, on felony warrants charging her with two counts of discharging a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling or vehicle, according to a press release from the Auburn Police Division.

A student in the Esperanza program studies at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Esperanza House brings tutoring program to the area

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | October 7

In September, Esperanza House partnered with Opelika City Schools to bring a sister tutoring program to the area for Hispanic children and families. Esperanza House was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit organization to serve Hispanic children and families in the Auburn community.