Aggies knock Tigers out of SEC Tournament for second straight season
The Auburn women's basketball team's SEC Tournament ended Thursday after a 57-47 loss to No. 18 Texas A&M.
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The Auburn women's basketball team's SEC Tournament ended Thursday after a 57-47 loss to No. 18 Texas A&M.
A list of current violations from all candidates is available here The SGA spring elections results were announced Tuesday, Feb. 19 via callouts on Cater lawn. The new vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn were announced, and a run-off was announced for SGA president.The run-off for president will be between Harrison Mills, with 38.5 percent of the vote, and Chelsea Crooks, with 33.89 percent. The other candidate for president was Eric Savage.With neither candidate for presidency reaching the required 40 percent, the 2013 presidential election resulted in a run-off, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21 with results announced at 10 p.m., between Chelsea Crooks and Harrison Mills. Crooks received 33.89 percent of the vote and Mills receive 38.5 percent.Crooks’ campaign violations resulted in a loss of 750 votes. She was 395 votes behind Mills.“I’ll be campaigning for the next few days, same as before,” Crooks said. “The same sanctions are applied, but the 750 votes won’t be taken away.”Campaign violations are brought before and decided upon by the Elections Board, a group of influential students seeking for the betterment of Auburn. All four of Mills’ violations were brought forth by students and two of Crooks’ three violations were brought forth by Elections Council. which was responsible for her 750 vote deduction.Just two percentage points shy of a win, Mills said he’s excited to continue his race for SGA president.“There are two great candidates that are running,” Mills said “I think we have equal amount of support. I think we’re going to continue our friendship, and I think we’re going to do our best. I’m very excited.”Without Crooks’ 750 vote violation she would have landed 355 votes ahead of Mills, or with 42 percent of the vote.“I don’t even know how to feel about it right now,” Crooks said. “I’m really humbled by the opportunity to have a second chance. Looking forward to running a clean campaign the next two days.”Mills said he still plans to campaign on the concourse.“I’m honored to make the runoff and I’m very excited…We’re going to continue,” Mills said.” I think students are going to be appreciative there’s going to be less people on the concourse so we can really tap into some of the student population.”Crooks said it is important to her to make sure everyone is 110 percent within election codes the next few days, and she said she’s feeling motivated.Eric Savage, who came in third with 1,412 votes, said he ran an honest campaign. “It’s not about cheating…This doesn’t change how I present myself to the student body,” Savage said. “It’s just being honest and being for the students, as I believe I represented this week through not having a campaign with violations, through running a clean campaign and through interacting with students and asking their opinions and not going up and harassing the student body.”Josh Magruder, who withdrew his candidacy for president, received 176 votes.
Alabama's Sept. 2012 unemployment figures released
Senior linebacker Ashton Richardson is going to miss out on any championships or accolades on the gridiron this season; however, Richardson may win one of the nation's most prestigious awards for his performance off the field.
Saturday, Nov. 3Fall Roundup and Taste of Alabama Agriculture at Heritage Park (8 – 11 a.m.)Hosted by the College of Agriculture, this tailgate will be one to remember. The event will feature locally grown foods, a series of auctions and activities for children. Tickets are $5 at the gate.101 Dalmatians KIDS at Auburn Junior High School (6:30 p.m.)Put on by the Auburn Area Community Theatre, this play will be performed by and for children. A favorite for both kids and adults, tickets are $4 for children, seniors and adults and $6 for adults.Book event with Hardy Jackson at The Gnu’s Room (7 p.m.)Author Dr. Harvey H. Jackson will speak about his latest book, “The Rise and Decline of the Redneck Riviera: An Insider’s History of the Florida-Alabama Coast.” Coffee will be available for purchase, and admission is free.Sunday, Nov. 4Christmas Open House in downtown Opelika (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)The holidays are starting early this year. Shops and vendors of downtown Opelika will be opening their doors for all things Christmas. Door prizes and free gift wrapping at select stores are also offered.The 2012 FACES (Foundation for Auburn’s Continuing Enrichment in Schools) 5k Festival at Auburn High School (2 p.m.)The pre-registered price is $15 or $20 the day of the race. Pre-paid registrations will receive a T-shirt. A one-mile fun run will also be held immediately following the 5k.
Oct. 17 – South College StreetLeft the scene of an accident between 12 and 1:30 p.m.Oct. 17-19 – Club Creek DriveSecond-degree theft of a trailer between 5 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m.Oct. 18-23 – Saugahatchee RoadThird-degree burglary of a flat-screen television between 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 11 a.m. Oct. 23Oct. 19 – Lee Road 10Harassment ReportOct. 20-21 – Gatewood DriveAuto breaking and entering between 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 6:45 a.m. Oct. 21Oct. 21 – Carolyn CourtThird-degree burglary of U.S. passports, citizenship papers and a car title between 6:45 and 7:15 p.m.Oct. 21 – Bragg Avenue and North Donahue DriveLeft the scene of an accident between 11:24 and 11:26 p.m. Oct. 22-23 – Mall BoulevardThird-degree criminal mischief between 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 8:30 a.m. Oct. 23Oct. 23 – West Longleaf DriveSecond-degree theft of an iPhone between 6:10 and 6:30 p.m.Oct. 23 – Webster RoadThird-degree burglary of a television, U.S. currency, tools and tool case between 6:30 and 8:40 p.m.Oct. 23 – Webster RoadThird-degree burglary of laptop, a game console and video games between 2:30 and 9:21 p.m.Oct. 23 – Webster RoadThird-degree burglary of a laptop, a backpack and a machete between 5 p and 9:50 p.m.— Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety
Auburn Police trailed two teenagers by following blood from one of the suspects' hands Sunday, Oct. 7, catching the pair they believe to be responsible for several car burglaries over the weekend.
A favorite of visiting fans and hometown crowds alike, Niffer’s Place has been an Auburn establishment since 1991 for its tasty sandwiches, burgers and corn nuggets.\0x10The restaurant, which has already operated a second location on Lake Martin in Dadeville since 2002, is now opening a third location in downtown Opelika at 917 S. Railroad Ave. by Las Margaritas Mexican Grill.\0x10The Opelika-Auburn News reported senior project manager John Alexander said the restaurant will be 7,000 square feet, with a main dining area, a catering area and a reservation room for parties.In August, workers began renovating the old Opelika Mercantile Company space to transform it into the new restaurant.Alexander said memorabilia relating to the early 20th century feed and seed store will be decorating the interior of the restaurant. He said it will help connect patrons to the historic downtown district and the new store to its building’s history.He said there is excitement all around town about the new opening.One man in particular expressed his readiness for the new Niffer’s to open.Opelika mayor Gary Fuller said in a statement there is excitement over the new addition making downtown even more desirable to residents and visitors looking for great dining options.“We have a number of great places to eat, and Niffer’s will make downtown even more of a destination for food and fun,” Fuller said. ”I look forward to having them.”
Auburn's Trees Task Force, the team in charge of taking care of and monitoring the health of Toomer's oaks, announced July 21 that fans will be allowed to continue roll the trees after team victories.
The Auburn Police Division responded to an anonymous call Sunday, in which a possible domestic incident in a vehicle was reported.
Tyler B. Forester, a junior at Auburn University, was found dead in his apartment this morning.
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A bill passed May 31 by the Alabama State Senate will allow Alabamians to vote on a plan to revise the makeup of the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Charges facing Thomas Franklin May III in connection to the Southern Union shooting were announced Thursday morning.Details surrounding the shooting on Southern Union’s campus Wednesday afternoon were released by the Opelika Police Department Thursday morning.Thomas Franklin May III, 34, has been charged with one count of capital murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle.May is currently being held in Lee County Detention Center without bond. May is scheduled for a probable hearing cause at 2:30 p.m. Thursday before Lee County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Hughes. May faces the following charges pertaining to the victims in the case:
A shooting on the campus of Southern Union Community College relating to a domestic dispute has left one female dead and three females injured, according to Opelika Police Department Capt. Allan Elkins.
AuburnAt Tuesday’s meeting of the Auburn City Council, Mayor Bill Ham announced the Korean-based Honam Petrochemical Corporation has selected Auburn to be the site of its first manufacturing facility in the United States.Honam, or HPM Alabama Corporation as it will be known in the states, will set up shop at the Auburn Technology Park North.The company specializes in the manufacture of polypropylene resin materials and will use the Auburn plant to produce injection moldable fiber reinforced thermoplastics. These materials can be used as alternatives to metal components and will be most applicable in the electronic and automotive industries.The Honam Corporation is part of the larger Lotte Group whose annual revenue is more than $50 billion and employs around 35,000.Representatives from Honam spoke at Tuesday’s meeting to express their enthusiasm over the selection of Auburn as their U.S. base and their goal of partnering with the University, as well as creating jobs for the community.Other business at Tuesday’s meeting included the presentation of the 2010 citizens’ survey results presented by Chris Tatham, a consultant with the ETC Institute, whose company conducted the research.The results of the survey showed that, of the citizens who responded, most were genuinely content with the progress of the community.Among the many results presented, Tatham found that 12 percent of the respondents were negatively affected by University students, down 2 percent from last year. Other results showed that some citizens still struggle with traffic problems and would like better lighting on many of the roads around Auburn.The absence of sufficient bike paths and trails around the city remained one of the greatest concerns, though 55 percent of respondents reported that they never use the facilities already available.Attendance at Tuesday’s meeting surpassed many in recent months as Ham recognized the 2011 Teacher of the Year honorees from each Auburn school, including Kristi Weeks, who was selected as Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Rebecca Balkcom as Secondary Teacher of the Year.Opelika Six historical properties in Opelika are not up to the Historical Preservation Commission’s code, but the Opelika city council tabeled a resolution proposed by the Commission to take the property owners to court.“If in fact we present these and pass them tonight, we are basically forcing those folks to take us to court,” said Eddie Smith, president.The six properties are located in Opelika’s three historic districts, and they are violating standards for exterior appearance. Violations include everything from lack of minor maintenance, to unauthorized removal of chimneys, to properties that are candidates for demolition.The issue has been before the Council since Feb. 15, but Luis Rivera with the Historical Preservation Commission said he isn’t surprised the Council tabled the topic again instead of passing the resolution to authorize the city attorney to pursue court action.“It’s the first time since the ordinance’s creation in 13 years that it’s ever gotten this far,” Rivera said. “I expected further analysis.”Smith suggested he and Guy Gunter, city attorney, should attend a meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to discuss what can be done.“I think it’s a grand opportunity for us to possibly revise our ordinance, to give the commission a couple more options,” Rivera said. Currently, the Historical Preservation Commission can only send letters and request the Council to take legal action. “If possibly the Commission could take up cases by itself, either through citations or fines—you know, give it something more than just a due date we can’t do anything about,” Rivera said.Smith said the cost of going to court or making the necessary repairs to the property is an important point to consider.“If we take some action, and it is a situation where they can’t afford to do it, we’re going to end up in court,” Smith said. “We’ve all got to get on the same page as to what our ultimate goal is of a house that right now is not conforming.”Gunter walked through the steps that would take place if the issue went to court, and Smith said he hoped the explanation would be an eye-opener for the Commission.“We’ve got to figure out where that balance is, both in what their responsibility is, what their thought is, and what we will reinforce for them on their recommendation,” Smith said. “That might give all of them a little better perspective.“Of the six houses, we’ve seen the proof that two of them actually have done some work and made some progress. Two of them need to be bulldozed, and I’m not sure what the status of the other two are.”
Head coach Gene Chizik released a statement that states the players arrested in connection to a robbery Friday have been permanently dismissed from the team.
This week there were two "cake aces" in town.
Courtney Lockhart, convicted of the March 4, 2008 capital murder of 18-year-old Auburn student Lauren Burk, was sentenced to death Wednesday.
Harvey A. Updyke of Dadeville, 62, was arrested Feb. 17 at 1:26 a.m. for a criminal mischief warrant in connection to the application of herbicide to the Toomer's oak trees.