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City Council approves Chick-fil-A drive-thru plans

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | June 19

With City Council's approval on Tuesday, the Chick-fil-A on Magnolia Avenue increase its drive-thru capacity from 12 cars to 36 as well as an increase of the parking lot. 

Auburn Board of Trustees express support for football-only facility

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 7

The Auburn University board of trustees expressed support for a multi-million dollar football performance facility at the meeting on Friday, and head coach Gus Malzahn attended the meeting to thank the trustees in their support.

Report: Teenager tells police he fell asleep before hitting vehicle with Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 6

The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Rod and Paula Bramblett told police he fell asleep before the accident and does not remember what happened, according to the traffic crash report filed by the Auburn Police Division and released to Opelika-Auburn News through an open-records request. 

Auburn University listed as defendant in lawsuit refiled by Muscogee (Creek) Nation

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 6

Auburn University was named one of the defendants in a lawsuit refiled on Wednesday, alleging the construction of a casino and hotel in Wetumpka, Alabama, desecrated sacred burial grounds and removed cultural artifacts. 

City Council shows appreciation in first meeting since death of officer, announces Green Dot training

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | June 5

Council members spoke about the strength of the community following the death of an officer in the line of duty, and the mayor announced the council will go through a Green Dot training with the University.

Montgomery man arrested in connection to car accident that killed Auburn man

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 4

A man from Montgomery was charged in connection to a car accident that left a 57-year-old Auburn man dead on early Tuesday morning.

Four Auburn students, five recent graduates receive prestigious research fellowship

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | June 4

Four Auburn students and five recent graduates were recently named National Science Foundation fellows for their research.

Notasulga man arrested on charges related to thefts on Wire Road, Longleaf Drive

By Staff Report | June 3

The Auburn Police Division arrested Jacoreyious Tyreck Walker, 18, on Saturday on charges related to thefts allegedly committed on Wire Road and Longleaf Drive.

'They gave and gave': Auburn Family remembers the lives of Rod, Paula Bramblett at memorial service in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | May 30

  “You make a living by what you get, but you make a life based on what you give. And it is evidenced by all you people here. They gave and gave.” 

Pride on the Plains to hold second-annual pride event this weekend in downtown Opelika

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 30

After the inaugural Pride on The Plains' pride event last year brought in over 1,400 people, the organization is hoping the second-annual event will be as heavily attended. 

Office of Sustainability has mixed feelings on the University's recent score on sustainability rating

By Natalia Malinowski | Staff Writer | May 28

“On the one hand, a silver rating indicates solid sustainability performance and acknowledges our efforts,” he said. “It is the result of a lot of work and commitment by people all over campus, and we should feel a sense of accomplishment. On the other hand, there is more we can do.”

GoFundMe for family of Rod, Paula Bramblett raises over $100,000 in less than 24 hours

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 27

The GoFundMe page created for the family of Rod and Paula Bramblett raised over $100,000 in less than 24 hours. 

'He is the true hero': Funeral held for fallen officer in Auburn Arena

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | May 25

"In the end, Will Buechner gave more to this community than anyone who sits here today. In that regard he stands above all of us here today, he is the true hero.”

Susan Hubbard plans to continue building academic offerings in new role as dean of the College of Human Sciences

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | May 23

“It is an honor to be provided the opportunity to lead the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University,” Hubbard said. “The momentum of this college is strong and I am committed to building upon our remarkable 100-year history and impressive successes.”

City Council mourns loss following shooting of Auburn police officers, discusses funeral service on Friday in Auburn Arena

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 22

“Our heart goes out today to the family and loved ones of Officer Will Buechner who was tragically lost Sunday night in the line of duty. Words are not sufficient to express our grief as we mourn the senseless loss of one of our own.”

Capital murder charge filed in police shooting, DA says he will seek death penalty

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

One police officer is dead, and two other officers were injured after gunfire was exchanged near Auburn University. A manhunt is currently underway to locate Grady Wayne Wilkes, the suspect. 

BREAKING: Multiple officers injured responding to domestic disturbance call

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter and Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 20

A massive presence of law enforcement collected at Arrowhead Mobile Park Home as multiple gunshots were heard Sunday evening and into Monday morning. 

Taco-concept restaurant to replace AU India on campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | May 14

Campus dining is incorporating student feedback into on-campus dining options, and students will have a taco-concept restaurant on campus in the fall. The menu is still being compiled but Ward said if students express a desire for queso or other items, campus dining will make it happen.