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Shwanda Perrie Kelly | Contributed by Lee County Sheriff's Department

Columbus woman arrested after armed robbery at Smiths Station Dollar General

By Tripp Hedden | Assistant News Editor

Shwanda Perrie Kelly, 44, of Columbus, Georgia, was arrested today after an armed robbery on Friday at a discount store in Smiths Station, Alabama.

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Milwaukee stuns No. 4 Auburn in 13-8 opening-round upset

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | May 29

SEC announces Auburn's first 3 kickoff times and TV networks

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | May 27

Wife of sheriff primary winner arrested on domestic violence charge

By Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor | May 26

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A hand holds a small, square sticker featuring an outline of Alabama with an American flag design and the words "I VOTED."

The primary results are in: Here's who won and who's heading to runoffs

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor

Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks at a press conference in Auburn on May 19. He is wearing a white baseball cap, a wristwatch and a Trump International Golf Club polo with an “I voted” sticker.

Tuberville on governor's race, redistricting and AI following primary election

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor

A smiling young woman with long hair stands in front of a large sign that reads "AUBURN UNIVERSITY."

Man charged with manslaughter in connection to death of Whitney Robeson

By Gracie Goodman | News Editor

Lucky Man Studio’s main room on Sept. 18, 2025.

Auburn student artists showcase original works at Lucky Man Studio

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

Samford Hall on campus at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.

DoD awards Auburn University $48 million to further defense research

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief

A large stadium filled with people celebrates with fireworks above, surrounded by an urban landscape at sunset.

Auburn Board of Trustees grants final approval of Jordan-Hare Stadium North project

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer

A group of six baseball players in orange jerseys huddles on the pitching mound, surrounded by a large audience in the stands.

Auburn hosts regionals as No. 4 national seed at Plainsman Park

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer

Two baseball players in white uniforms walk on a field, accompanied by a coach, with a large wall displaying “WAR EAGLE” behind them.

Auburn baseball earns No. 4 overall seed in NCAA Tournament

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor

Players in orange baseball jerseys celebrate in a dugout, clapping and cheering as one player smiles broadly.

Arkansas ends Auburn's SEC title hopes after lengthy rain delay

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer

Nancy Barry teaches students from BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose how to use an autoharp. Contributed by Nancy Barry.

Auburn professor leads music program for students with disabilities

By Emily Edgy | Lifestyle Writer

The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.

Boys and Girls Clubs of East Alabama to host 36th annual Great Futures Gala

By Foster Mayhall | Lifestyle Writer

Three men stand together, smiling and posing with a trophy in front of a colorful backdrop featuring the text "DALLAS DRIVE."

Studying in the spotlight: An Auburn student’s experience with professional cheerleading

By Lorelei Young | Lifestyle Writer

Family of the late Katie Bell Avery stand in front of the newly erected historical marker in front of Bell Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.

A century of footprints: Bell Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100th anniversary

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

Wearing an orange and blue sweater, Danyelle Hillman is lifted and poses for a stunt. Contributed by Danyelle Hillman.

Danyelle Hillman: Auburn's first African American female cheerleader

By Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor

An elderly man in a suit stands at a podium, gesturing while speaking to an audience outdoors.

The legacy of Harold A. Franklin

By Gracie Goodman | News Editor

EDITORIAL | On NIL regulations: Are we being selfish?

By Jordan Bynum Wright | Opinion Editor , Editorial Board Spring 2026 and James Dewberry | Columnist

Two abstract figures are arguing, connected by tangled strings by two masked figures above them.

COLUMN | Orchestrated political division is ruining our country

By Cullen Emerson | Columnist

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Feeding the need: A call for investment in the AEDC

By Tiffany Brown , Rachel Andrade-Frietchen , April Smith and Kristin Denmark