Vulcaflex Breaks Ground on Auburn Plant
Italian manufacturer Vulcaflex, S.p.A. began construction of a facility in Auburn, Alabama, with plans to create 130 jobs.
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Sports
Auburn Rules Out Smith-Reed, Deas for Arkansas
Safety Sylvester Smith-Reed and linebacker Bryce Deas will miss Auburn's Week 10 SEC matchup against Arkansas, according to the latest availability report.
Science
Auburn Receives $6 Million to Translate Research
A four-year National Science Foundation grant will help Auburn University move faculty discoveries toward practical use.
Crime
Auburn Police Arrest Man for First-Degree Robbery
Jaylin Chaverus Haire is in custody without bond following a reported armed robbery on Wright Street.
Politics
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Auburn Resident Questioned Police Surveillance Oversight
A city council meeting addressed concerns regarding equipment use and the future of police technology policies.
Finance
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Auburn National Reports $2.5 Million Q3 Earnings
The Auburn-based bank announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 ending September 30.
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