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Auburn Police Seek Help Identifying a Suspect

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 23

The Auburn Police Division is seeking help identifying a person in connection with two separate harassment charges filed last night, according to a news release. Both incidents took place in the vicinity of Cox Street and Genalda Avenue. Officers searched the area, but were unable to find a suspect.

Town Creek Park Opens Passport to Fitness Walk

By Miles Murphy / Writer | June 22

Auburn residents looking to test their physical fitness and brush up on their community's history are now in luck. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday evening at Town Creek Park to celebrate the opening of the Passport to Fitness Walk.

UPDATE: Faculty Member Struck by Student Driver

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 17

An Auburn University faculty member was struck by an Auburn student Thursday while trying to cross West Magnolia Avenue at approximately 7:30 a.m.

SummerNight Art Walk Coming to Auburn

By Lindsey Rodgers | June 17

Local residents, students, business owners, musicians and artists aregetting ready for another year of the 4th Annual SummerNight DowntownArt Walk, a free community event that will be held in downtown Auburn on Friday, June 18.

Grant Awarded to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center

By Max Davis / Writer | June 15

Through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Gov. Bob Riley, the Domestic Violence Intervention Center in Opelika was awarded a $10,000 grant.According to the press release provided by ADECA, the Domestic Violence Intervention Center in Opelika supports victims of domestic violence and assault in five east Alabama counties.

Opelika's Cable Market Considers Smart Grid Technology

By Travis Herrmann / Writer | June 12

Competition is heating up in Opelika's cable market as the city prepares to offer a government-run alternative to residents.

Woman found dead in home

By Maxwell Newfield | June 8

A 27-year-old Auburn resident was found dead in her residence in the 500 block of North Dean Road this morning.

Publix Opens in Auburn

By Kendra Kelley / Writer | June 5

Auburn residents gathered on Wednesday for the long-awaited opening of Auburn's first Publix."I'd rather shop at Publix than any other grocery store because there is a wider selection of products here, they have really good deals and employees are willing to help," said student Danielle Ray.

UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Suspect in Murder Case

By Maxwell Newfield / News Editor | June 4

Auburn police have released the name of a man who sustained fatal gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Bedell Avenue yesterday.Daniel Hall, age 20, of Opelika, was pronounced dead at the East Alabama Medical Center. Hall was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after police responded to a call of "shots fired."

Police Ask for Information Regarding Fatal Shooting

By Maxwell Newfield / News Editor | June 3

A 20-year-old black male was pronounced dead today after Auburn police found him on the side of the road.A news release from the Auburn police department said the man was found in the 600 block of Bedell Avenue after police responded to a call of "shots fired."

Auburn Train Depot Listed as a Place in Peril

By Nicole Loggins / WRITER | June 3

The Auburn Train Depot, built in 1904, has been placed on the list of Alabama's most endangered historical sites. Since 1994, theAlabama Historical Commission (AHC) and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation have sponsored the Places in Peril program. The program's goal is to make communities aware of historic buildings, like the AuburnTrain Depot, that have been condemned and neglected.

Summer Concert Series is in Full Swing

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | June 3

Hundreds of Lee County residents gathered at Municipal Park in Opelika Tuesday evening to enjoy the sounds of Conner Lorre, a Neil Diamond tribute artist, as part of the Summer Swing concert series.

Local Walkers Stride Toward Healthy Lifestyle

By Blair Robinson / Writer | June 2

Exercise isn't always associated with fun, which is why many people don't do it. Given the choice, anything that feels like work will usually fail to make the list of things you want to do when you don't have to do anything.

Bradley Byrne Advances to Republican Runoff Election

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 1

The Associated Press reported Bradley Byrne will be in the runoff election for the Republican nomination for Alabama's governor.

Ron Sparks to Represent Democrats in Gubernatorial Election

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 1

The results are in. State Agricultural Commissioner Ron Sparks has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for the governor of Alabama, as Rep. Artur Davis conceded. Sparks will be facing off against a Republican candidate who is yet to be determined.

Juveniles Charged With Breaking and Entering

By Maxwell Newfield / News Editor | June 1

Auburn Police arrested two juveniles for burglarizing motor vehicles at approximately 4 a.m. Monday morning.According to a news release, the two youths, a male and a female ages 16 and 17, respectively, were arrested in the 1200 block of South College Street.

Farmers Market Opens Thursday at Ag Heritage Park

By Lauren Nix / Writer | June 1

The College of Agriculture and Ag Heritage Park's annual summer farmers market welcomed 20 vendors from across the state on Thursday and approximately 300 customers.

Motorcycle Safety Program Expands Thanks to Grant

By Caitlin Myles / Writer | June 1

Motorcyclists will have a better opportunity to learn motorcycle safety and defensive driving techniques thanks to a $114,238 grant Governor Bob Riley authorized last week.