Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer

Jazz makes a home in Auburn

“It’s not the same people every weekend, and that’s what makes it so exciting and special."

Selling in style: A unique take on real estate

From working as a flight attendant and a decorative painter to owning her own store and designing a clothing line, Amy Cotney has done it all and seen it all, but nothing could have prepared her for the bizarre world of real estate.  

Rising Auburn-based Radio Decay flourishes in local music scene

In February of 2015, the indie pop-punk band Radio Decay played its first show at a Battle of the Bands with nervous jitters and promising potential. 

Out of the Box: Artist Talks kicks off with first-place winner

"I consider myself a storyteller," Rathert said as she began her talk. "Like most storytellers, I like to start at the beginning."

THE locAL market re-opens in family-tied location

Just a couple of doors down from the market's previous spot, owner Lauren Duncan has a new home for everything Alabamian made.

125 Years of Auburn Women: Looking to the past to encourage women leaders of the future

In 1856, what is now Auburn University, was then known as East Alabama Male College. It wasn't 36 years later until the university opened its doors to women. 

'Auburn Women Leaders Past & Present' presents Gov. Kay Ivey and SGA presidents

Almost every seat in the Telfair B. Peet Theatre was filled with faculty members, students, alumni and travelers across Alabama who came to hear Gov.

THE LocAL Market owner keeps her love of art in hometown

Art educator, painter and, now, business owner Lauren Duncan's ties to the Auburn community go back generations.

Auburn spectral investigator duo gives haunted tour throughout October

For Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, Auburn is not only the loveliest village but also the most haunted.

Creating opportunities with Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project

Kyes Stevens' life took a turn when she was given the opportunity to teach poetry at a prison in 2001. 

Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, tour guides for the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour, on Oct. 22, 2017, in Auburn, Ala. 

Grammy-nominated songwriter Dan Navarro performs Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Opelika, Ala. 

Members of the Auburn-Opelika community take part in the Active Auburn scavenger hunt on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Auburn, Ala.