by Hannah Lester | Jul 6, 2021 | Featured, Politics
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council amended the short-term rental zoning policy Tuesday night to define a couple of terms and add necessary language. The new text amendments reads as follows: Lodging: A building, or portion...
by Hannah Lester | Jun 2, 2021 | Community, Featured, Politics
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Bike lanes? Or no bike lanes? Auburn city council members debated the benefit of bike lanes on Cox Road vs. a turn lane in an issue brought forth by Ward 8 Council Member Tommy Dawson. At the last city council meeting,...
by Hannah Lester | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Story By Hannah Lester Photos Contributed By Jessica Mills Can you imagine strapping on 25-pound pack, lacing up a pair of hiking boots and heading into the woods for a six-month trip — all without ever having gone backpacking before? That’s what...
by Hannah Lester | Feb 3, 2021 | Live Lee
Story By Hannah LesterPhotos By Robert Noles No one seems to remember exactly when they started, but there is a group of individuals who swim together bright and early each morning at Auburn University called the Early Morning Swimmers. This group races the sun...
by Hannah Lester | Feb 3, 2021 | Live Lee
Story By Wil Crews Photos Contributed By The Auburn Rowing Club Whether it’s cold and raining or it’s hot as Hades, the Auburn Rowing Club is in the water. For years, it has competed regularly and on schedule. The Auburn Rowing Club competed and...