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Downtown Opelika kicks off Alabama's Bicentennial celebrations

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | July 20

Fountains appeared a light shade of red, Alabama's state color, as members of the Lee County community gathered in front of the Opelika Courthouse Thursday afternoon to kick off Alabama’s bicentennial celebrations.

Einstein Bros. Bagels to open in Haley Center this fall

July 20

Einstein Bros. Bagels will arrive as the newest restaurant on campus, opening on the ground floor of the Haley Center across from the University Bookstore

Southeast Alabama Sickle Cell Association hosts charity golf tournament

By Cole McCauley | Staff Writer | July 20

The summer heat beamed down on golfers and club employees alike as the 13th Annual Sickle Cell Golf Tournament took place. 

Auburn part of $5 million environmental grant project

July 20

Auburn is one of four research universities in the southeast receiving a $5 million grant for a project to preserve the Upper Floridian Aquifer.

States bristled but at least 30 will give personal voter data to Trump

By Anita Kumar | McClatchy Washington Bureau | July 19

And that number could grow, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, with more than 30 states turning over some information.

Interning with the State Department from home

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | July 19

The Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternship offers students a chance to work on projects of global importance throughout the U.S. government from the comfort of their own home, no outside expenses needed.  

Auburn joins U.S. Tiger University Consortium

By Katie Clark | Contributing Columnist | July 18

Auburn University and Clemson University have put aside their SEC rivalry to assist an animal that is near to their hearts, the tiger. 

New generation of giant rockets is about to blast off

By Samantha Masunaga | Los Angeles Times | July 17

And they're not NASA's.

Huff Smith Law matches school supply donations

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | July 16

Huff Smith Law in Auburn, Alabama, has promised to match every school supply donation it receives until July 20. 

'Auburn is a jewel:' Sen. Luther Strange tours Auburn poultry

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 14

The Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center received special attention today as U.S.

Residents take to social media as City Council responds to Magnolia Avenue tree uproar

By Chris Heaney | Staff Writer | July 13

Auburn locals are showing concern with changes being made to the Magnolia Avenue streetscape.

Arrest made for theft, burglary

By Staff Report | July 13

The arrest was made on Thursday, July 13 after investigations by the Auburn Police Division led them to Jean Long, 27. 

Auburn discontinues Samford tower logo

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | July 13

 Auburn University communications is uniting under one logo — the interlocking AU. 

Two students arrested in connection with auto burglaries near apartments, on campus

By Staff Report | July 12

Two people are in jail today after being arrested in connection to auto burglaries in several locations in Auburn.

Trump-Russia investigators probe Jared Kushner-run digital operation

By Peter Stone and Greg Gordon | McClatchy Washington Bureau | July 12

The investigation surrounds targeted fake news and propaganda hits in key swing states.

Trump voter commission backs off of voter request; Alabama secretary of state says state won't send info

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | July 11

 Merrill, a Republican, said he was “disappointed” with the way Kobach handled the data request. 

'Spider-Man' swings to one of year's highest openings

By Trevell Anderson | Los Angeles Times | July 9

Audiences found themselves caught in Spidey's web at this weekend's box office.

LCHS invites public to experience history of Lee County

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | July 8

The Lee County Historical Society invited members of the community to Pioneer Park in Loachapoka, Alabama.