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Auburn High defeats Eufaula in spring game

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | May 14

The game against 6A Eufaula marked the end of Auburn High's spring practices.

Buc-ee's looks to add Auburn location off I-85

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The Auburn City Council will vote on a proposed Buc-ee’s location near Exit 50 on Interstate 85 at its May 18 meeting.

Alabama ends participation in federal pandemic compensation programs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 10

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, effective June 19.

Nonprofit hopes to bring sustainability to East Alabama

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | May 8

Little USA Solar Farm is a nonprofit startup based in Union Springs, Alabama, working to enrich the community through environmental efforts.

Eli Stove signs with L.A. Chargers as undrafted free agent

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | May 1

Stove signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. He's the third Auburn wide receiver to make it to the pros in this year's draft class.

Broncos select Seth Williams in 6th round of NFL Draft

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | May 1

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams has been selected with the 219th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

K.J Britt drafted by Bucs in 5th round of NFL Draft

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | May 1

Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt is headed to Tampa Bay. The 2020 team captain was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jets select Jamien Sherwood in 5th round of NFL draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 1

Jamien Sherwood has been drafted as the No. 146 overall pick by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

'No criminal act occurred' in relation to suspicious incidents involving white van, APD says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 30

The Auburn Police Division investigated reports of a suspicious van downtown offering rides to women and found that no criminal activity occurred.

When Auburn’s fishing team was suspended, he came to their defense

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

Joe Durham, a Georgia lawyer and avid fisherman, advocated on behalf of Auburn's bass fishing team following the announcement of their year-long suspension.

AU hires Johnnie Harris as new women's head basketball coach

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 3

Johnnie Harris has been named Auburn's new women's head basketball coach, athletic director Allen Greene announced on Saturday. Harris has 16 years of SEC experience as an assistant and was named the 2018 WBCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.

AU shortens fishing team's suspension

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 30

Auburn University chose to shorten the Bass Fishing Club’s suspension until April 22, 2021, after a “productive meeting” between the team and the University on Tuesday.

Auburn bass fishing team suspended until 2022

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 28

Auburn University’s bass fishing team has been suspended until the end of the year as a result of alleged violations of the school’s COVID-19 travel and event policy, per a letter from Campus Recreation.

AU president announces policy changes regarding equity and inclusion

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 8

Auburn University President Jay Gogue announced in an email to Auburn students, faculty and staff on Monday a number of changes to the University’s policies regarding equity and inclusion on campus.

Opelika police make arrest after woman found dead on March 2

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

An Opelika man has been arrested after the Opelika Police Department found a woman dead on Maple Avenue on March 2.

Mo'Bay Beignet Co. welcomes first guests to Auburn location

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

The new Mo’Bay Beignet Co. location in Auburn had its grand opening on Friday at 7:30 a.m. This is Mo’Bay’s first location outside Mobile, where the shop got its start.

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EAMC to require masks after statewide mandate ends

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

Following Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement that the state’s mask requirement will expire for good on April 9, East Alabama Medical Center said that masks will still be required inside its hospitals and facilities in Opelika and Valley, Alabama.