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Pride is coming to The Plains this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ community

| June 1

Rainbow flags will fly high Friday and Saturday as Pride on the Plains hosts the first Pride celebration in Lee County. This is the first Pride on the Plains, Chad Peacock president of Pride on the Plains said.

Pride is coming to The Plains this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ community

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 31

Alabama governor candidate Scott Dawson speaks with a member of the Auburn community at Toomer's Corner on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Scott Dawson visits Auburn — talks ethics, economy and relationships

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 31

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson and his family visited Auburn Thursday morning as a stop on his six-day "The Time is Now" Bus Tour through Alabama.

Governor: Schools can now arm administrators

By Staff Report | May 31

The Alabama Sentry Program is a voluntary program which will permit administrators in schools without an School Resource Officer, SRO, to have a firearm on campus in a secured safe so the school can be prepared to respond to an active shooter situation.

Retired Sgt. Adam Lee shakes hands with a representative from American Legion as he presents Lee with a plaque of appreciation Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

Nonprofit presents retired Army sergeant with new home

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | May 30

The ribbon-cutting and dedication of retired Sgt. Adam Lee's new home was held Wednesday. Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit organization, in partnership with local contractor Michael Dilworth, Alabama Power and Southern Living provided Lee and his family with the mortgage-free home.

Mayor Bill Ham welcomes the Auburn community to the groundbreaking for the City of Auburn on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

City of Auburn breaks ground on new Public Safety Complex

By Madison Ogletree | Photo Editor | May 30

With golden shovels in hand, local Auburn legislators and public safety officials broke ground on a new Public Safety Complex to replace the former facility.

Six female Fullbright Scholarship winners. Top from left: Hayley Carter, Amanda Darnell and Sarah Pitts. Bottom from left: Kayla Frey, Katie Kirk and Alyssa Patterson. Photos contributed by the Auburn University Office of Communications and Marketing.

Six female students receive Fulbright Scholarships — the most in University history

By Staff Report | May 29

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. government is a flagship international educational exchange program.

Auburn Mayor Bill Ham will not seek re-election

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 28

At the Mayor's Annual Memorial Day Breakfast, Mayor Bill Ham announced he would not seek re-election.

Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast to be held in honor of US military

By Staff Report | May 28

The 20th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast will be held on Monday, May 28, at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Severe weather expected over the next week.

Governor issues state of emergency ahead of subtropical storm Alberto

By Staff Report | May 26

Lee County has been included in the state of emergency issued by Governor Kay Ivey.

Memorial Day city closures, waste pickup delays you need to know

By Staff Report | May 25

Memorial Day will bring closures around Auburn and Opelika. City Hall, the Auburn Public Library and most City facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28.

Portions of East Glenn Avenue to close for construction on The Standard

By Staff Report | May 25

The westbound lane of East Glenn Avenue will be closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 a.m.

University arborist: The Auburn Oaks are doing well

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 25

The Auburn Oaks are flourishing once again. University Arborist Alex Hedgepath said the trees are doing well in spite of the many rollings they endured in the fall.

May 24