Short-Term Rental Ordinance Cleaned Up

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Cleaned Up

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...
Trail Magic

Trail Magic

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...
Early Morning Swim

Early Morning Swim

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...
Rowing with the punches

Rowing with the punches

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...