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Toomer's Corner construction nearing completion

By Rachael Taylor | News Writer | August 13

The construction, which began in May, brings many changes to Toomer’s Corner including brick inlay in the crosswalks and a brick inlay tiger paw in the center of the intersection.

Residents displaced by 160 Ross fire to be housed at Tiger Lodge

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | August 12

Some students' housing plans went up in smoke in the fire at 160 Ross on Monday, Aug. 3. The fire started on the roof and moved to attic of Building 4.

UPDATED: Speaker Mike Hubbard responds to indictment, says it's politically motivated

By Jim Little | Community Editor | August 11

State Rep. Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, was indicted by a Lee County grand jury and charged with 23 class B felonies, including four counts of using his office for personal gain.

Incident reports from Aug. 4 - 10

By Staff Report | August 11

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Aug 4-10:

Memorial held for Jule Collins Museum of Fine Art's namesake

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 10

A memorial for the Jule Collins Museum of Fine Art's namesake was held at the museum on Sunday, Aug.

Fire at Village West Apartments

By Staff Report | August 9

Residents reported smoke from behind Building 3 before the buildings roof was engulfed in flames.

NAACP marchers make their way through Auburn on the way to Washington D.C.

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 7

The march is a peaceful protest advocating for economic and educational equity, voter rights, reform to the criminal justice system, and an end to racial profiling and police brutality.

America's Journey for Justice to march through Auburn

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 6

The NAACP 's America's Journey for Justice march to Washington D.C. made a pit stop in Tuskegee on Aug. 5.

Vintage planes and military vehicles on display at Aviation Education Outreach Fly-In

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | August 6

Multicolored vintage aircraft touched down at the Aviation Education Outreach Fly-In at the Auburn University Regional Airport on Saturday, May 16, underneath a blue sky spotted with clouds. Residents and families walked among the planes and displays, taking pictures. Johnny Lawrence, event coordinator, said there have been other aviation events over the years, but this event is geared toward education. Lawrence said the money raised helps offset the costs of putting on educational programs for the community. "With the (department of aviation and supply chain management) being created at the University, we decided that we would use these aviation events to help them and reaching out to their outreach programs with K-12," Lawrence said.

Auburn to have sales tax holiday Aug 7-9

By Staff Report | August 5

The city of Auburn will have a sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 9. It will start at 12:01 a.m.

City Council extends current apartment construction freeze for 4 months

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | August 4

The crowd at the Auburn City Council meeting gathered to voice their opinions and concerns on the council's voting to extend the current moratorium on apartment construction on the University Service district east of South College Street.

Incident reports from July 28-Aug. 3

By Staff Report | August 4

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 28-Aug. 3:

Man arrested on charges of second degree rape

By Staff Report | August 4

On Monday, August 3, 2015, the Auburn Police Division arrested Paul D. Rayborn, age 22 from Auburn on a felony warrant charging him with Rape Second Degree.

Fire at 160 Ross contained, started on roof

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 4

Firefighters are responding to a fire at 160 North Ross Street, Auburn Public Safety Department confirmed.

Auburn University to collaborate with South Korean government agency

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | August 4

Auburn University has formalized research efforts with The Korea Institute of Technology, or KITECH. Auburn University President Jay Gogue signed a memorandum of understanding with Youngsoo Lee, president of KITECH.

Engineering graduate qualifies for American Ninja Warrior finals

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

Lt. Deon Graham, or “The Destroyer,” qualified for the season seven American Ninja Warrior finals during the July 6 episode, where he competed next to the U.S.S. Truman in San Pedro, California.

Magnolia Oak thriving despite broken shoots

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | August 3

The new Magnolia Oak, which was planted Wednesday, July 8, is undergoing stress from the transplantation resulting in a few brown leaves. 

Council to vote on extending, expanding apartment construction freeze Aug. 4

By Staff Report | August 2

The City Council will vote on extending the halt on multiple-unit development construction and whether to expand it to the whole city of Auburn. The current moratorium is set to expire Aug.