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Model United Nations team places in top nine delegations

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 11

Auburn’s Model United Nations team was recognized with the Distinguished Delegation Award.

Armed robbery suspect detained after morning manhunt

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-Chief and Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 11

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that the manhunt has ended.

Charles Barkley takes on white nationalist Richard Spencer in new TV series

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 9

Former Auburn and NBA basketball player Charles Barkley has a new gig hosting a TV show "American Race: White Privilege in America."

Navy ROTC members embark on a 4-day, 200-mile memorial march

By Staff Report | May 9

A group of Navy ROTC members is going on a four-day, 200-mile march from Auburn to Navarre, Florida.

Visitor spending in Auburn-Opelika increases 91 percent over last decade

By Staff Report | May 9

The spending marks a 12 percent increase from the previous year.

University awards more than 1,000 new degrees Sunday

May 9

Sunday was another busy day as 1,000 more students became alumni.

Garden in the Park returns for 12th year

By Jessica Jernigan | Staff Writer | May 8

Opelika’s much loved Garden in the Park event returned for their 12th year this past Saturday at Opelika Municipal Park.

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art closes until fall for renovations

By Staff Report | May 8

JCSM is undergoing renovations to improve educational, storage and public spaces.

College of Liberal Arts awards 474 degrees

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 8

The College of Liberal arts awarded about 474 bachelors' and graduate-level degrees to new Auburn alumni.

Saturday's graduation ceremonies see 1,160 new alumni

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 6

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, University College, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the School of Foresty and Wildlife Studies recognized graduates on Saturday, May 6. 

Police charge four people with East Longleaf vehicle burglaries

By Staff Report | May 4

The arrests were made after an investigation into auto burglaries that were reported on Tuesday.

Meet Auburn's new downtown coordinator, Jessica Kohn

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | May 4

“It was probably one of the toughest interviews I’ve ever had,” Kohn said.

Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill allowing adoption agencies to refuse LGBT couples

May 3

Ivey signed Rep. Rich Wingo's House Bill 24 Wednesday afternoon after "thoughtful consideration."

City Council approves $250,000 loan for Wittel Dorm hotel redevelopment

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | May 2

The loan is interest-free and is to be paid back in a one-time installment in 10 years.

Loachapoka man charged with rape of 15 year old

By Staff Report | May 2

The Auburn Police Division arrested Wilmer Adailt Lemus Villafuerte, 19.

Council to vote on loan for Wittel Dorm conversion

By Staff Report | May 1

According to city staff, the hotel renovation project will create jobs in Auburn, add to the tax base and help in the renovation of downtown.

Junior Samantha Moore appointed as SGA Chief of Staff

By Staff Report | May 1

Junior Samantha Moore has been appointed as SGA chief of staff.

Historical society hosts ninth annual Old Time Music Festival

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | April 30

The Lee County Historical Society hosted its ninth annual Old Time Music Festival April 27th-30th at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka, Alabama.