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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

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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

How to take advantage of Auburn's freebies this fall

By Ingrid Schnader | Photo Editor

Free gym classes, pizza parties and sports games will be coming to the Plains this fall

Toro Sushi now open in Student Center

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 24

Toro Sushi is open now from 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Tiger Dining makes changes to dining hours, venues for summer

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 24

Students taking classes on campus will see some changes to Tiger Dinning over the summer with the installation of new restaurants such as Stake n’ Shake and Wicked Eats in the student center.

Beekeepers lost 40 percent of managed colonies over the last year

By Staff Report | May 24

The loss rate in recent years has been so high that beekeepers are now being forced to change their definition of an “acceptable” rate of loss.

Arboretum to hold annual photo contest ending June 15

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | May 23

The Donald E. Davis Arboretum will be holding its’ fourteenth annual photo contest this summer.