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Barbara Dooley to speak at Women's Philanthropy Board Fall Luncheon

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Auburn alumna, author and radio personality Barbara Dooley will be the headline speaker at the Women's Philanthropy Board Fall Luncheon. The fall luncheon will be hosted at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center on Nov. 13, 2015.

At-large senators propose changes to SGA election laws

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Will Gibson, at-large senator, proposed the second of four amendment proposals to the election law at Monday evening's meeting.

Leading Alabama political columnist and historian visits Auburn and Opelika

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Political columnist and former state representative Steve Flowers visited Auburn and Opelika Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers meets with local veterans affairs council and Medal of Honor recipient

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, met with the Third Congressional District Veterans Affairs Advisory Council on Monday, Nov. 9 to discuss major issues affecting local veterans. Rogers, who represents Auburn in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the council were joined by Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins.

CENTCOM Commander says he feels 'pretty good' about the likelihood that 'Jihadi John' is dead at middle east discussion

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Jihadi John is just one of the many heads of the ISIS hydra.

African American student leaders at Nov. 16 meeting: Auburn should "be a family like we're supposed to be"

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Aariyan Tooley, a freshman studying theatre, had just spent a fun night at the play with four friends when her view of Auburn, and the country, changed. "It made me more aware about racism and discrimination in this country," Tooley said. "Even though it happened to me and four other girls, I couldn't feel bad for myself." Tooley was leaving a Nov.

Citizens concerned with Auburn's growth can now track all active construction permits

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Auburn citizens concerned about the city's rate of growth will now have the opportunity to track all issued building permits on the city's new interactive construction permit map. The new interactive map, which is available on the city’s website, displays a red pin on every active construction permit in the city of Auburn.

Presidential candidates set to visit Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Southern states joined together and passed legislation last year to move their primaries to March 1, a date now being dubbed the "SEC Primary." 

City Planning Commission approves Samford Avenue townhouse subdivision

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

The Auburn City Planning Commission has approved the plats for Southside Townhouses, a seven-lot townhouse subdivision, along the 200 block of East Samford Avenue.

Purpose-built student housing will not be permitted in the downtown urban core

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Purpose-built student housing will not be allowed in Auburn's downtown urban core. Under the Auburn Planning Commission's preliminary regulations for the new Downtown Master Plan, which is set to be implemented in March of 2015, multiunit housing specifically for students will not be permitted in the urban core.

Uber could be coming to Auburn soon

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

Uber and other ride-sharing companies could be coming to Auburn as early as next spring. According to Auburn city manager Charles Duggan, the city staff is gathering information and studying the methods by which other cities are regulating the ride-sharing service.

North Donahue cottage community receives approval

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 16

A multiple-unit residential development along North Donahue Drive was approved with conditions by the Auburn Planning Commission Thursday, Dec. 10. The proposal will head to the Auburn City Council for a public hearing and final approval next week.

Show cause order issued in former University employee's wrongful termination lawsuit

By Staff Report | December 16

U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Coody issued the order Nov. 30 in response to a motion filed Nov. 25 from defendants to dismiss the lawsuit.

City Council approves an extended and expanded moratorium

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | December 15

The Auburn City Council approved a private dormitory moratorium on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15.

Chicken Salad Chick co-founder's legacy goes beyond the restaurant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | December 15

Kevin Brown wanted to use the success of his business, Chicken Salad Chick, to help others. Brown was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November 2013, just a few years after he co-founded Chicken Salad Chick with his wife, Stacy Brown.

University finance expert to testify in country of Georgia about changes to its central banking system

By Staff Report | December 14

James Barth, the University’s Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, will testify Monday, Dec. 21 before the country of Georgia’s Constitutional Court about changes to the country’s central banking system, according to a University press release.

Renew Opelika Road continues

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | December 14

In order to make areas of Auburn more pedestrian-friendly and appealing to investors, Renew Opelika Road has begun taking place.

Forestry and Wildlife Sciences student wins Three Minute Thesis competition

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | December 13

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences student condenses his thesis into a three-minute presentation, winning the university-wide competition and advancing to the regional competition in February.