Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor
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Gov. Ivey announces schools will be online only for remainder of school year
Alabama schools will move to online instruction for the remainder of the school year.
City to assist small businesses with loan interest during pandemic
The Auburn City Council has taken further measures to assist small businesses, as the Council approved a resolution allowing the City to utilize municipal funds to help private businesses cover interest payments.
Pride on The Plains cancels all upcoming events including Pride Weekend
In a release Monday, the organization said the 2020 Pride on The Plains Weekend, which was scheduled June 5 through June 7, 2020, is postponed.
Auburn mayor urges residents to 'stay at home' as EAMC begins to fill
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders is encouraging residents to stay home as EAMC begins to fill its beds and its ICU's.
Opelika City Schools to begin meal distribution Monday
Opelika City Schools will begin providing free meals to students on Monday, March 23 for children 18 years old and under.
Local organizations, Auburn City Schools provide meals to in-need families during pandemic
Those boxes included approximately 35 pounds of food intended to support the entire family, Auburn City Schools Superintendent Cristen Herring.
Auburn Public Library transitions to COVID-19 community resource center
The Auburn Public Library will close to the public and transition to a community resource center beginning Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m.
City closes all public buildings until April 5
The City of Auburn has closed all City buildings to the public as of 5 p.m. Friday, March 20.
Car rental company reduces age minimum for college students needing a ride home due to coronavirus
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has lowered the age minimum and waived the younger renter fee for college students affected by university campus closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a release from Enterprise.
Charter Spectrum to offer free internet services to students affected by coronavirus closures
Charter Spectrum is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days for households with K-12 or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription.
