Bramblett honored with Alabama Sportscaster of the Year
(06/05/11 10:00am)
The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association named Rod Bramblett the 2010 Alabama Sportscaster of the Year.
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Sunless tanning offers safe alternative
(06/02/11 10:00am)
As students spend their summers traveling to beaches, relaxing by the pool or simply using the convenience of a tanning bed to gain a summer glow, it is important to remember the dangers that may result from these activities.
Sunless tanning offers safer alternative
(06/02/11 10:00am)
As students spend their summers traveling to beaches, relaxing by the pool or simply using the convenience of a tanning bed to gain a summer glow, it is important to remember the dangers that may result from these activities.
Toomer's oak planted in D.C.
(05/26/11 10:00am)
One of the seedlings from the historic Toomer's Corner oaks has made the long journey from Auburn to Washington, D.C.
Resurgent Tigers must face defending champs in their run for postseason
(04/28/11 9:00am)
The Tigers baseball team will take the diamond Friday to play the fifth-ranked Gamecocks at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, S.C., at 6 p.m.
Updyke, May cases bound for grand jury next month
(04/21/11 9:10am)
The alleged Toomer’s oaks poisoner and the man who is accused of shooting into a vehicle at Southern Union State Community College appeared in court for preliminary hearings Wednesday. Both men will appear before the grand jury in May.Harvey UpdykeHarvey Updyke, the man accused of poisoning the Toomer’s Oaks sometime after the Iron Bowl game, waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday and will appear before the Lee County grand jury next month.Updyke is charged with one count of criminal mischief, a class C felony. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.Updyke’s lawyer, Glennon Threatt, asked District Judge Russell Bush to allow Updyke to reside in Louisiana with a family member until the trial.District Attorney Robbie Treece said he had no issue with the residence change. Bush granted Threatt’s request, but reminded him none of the other bond conditions would change.According to the Opelika-Auburn News, Threatt said he tried to reach a plea agreement with Treece, but was denied.Threatt said he wanted to keep his client out of jail.After appearing in court, Updyke told the Opelika Police Department he was assaulted in the parking lot of Tiger Express on Hwy. 280 in Opelika.Updyke said he arrived at the gas station between his 1:30 p.m. court appearance and 2 p.m. Updyke told police he thinks more than one person assaulted him, but he never saw them.Updyke said he was treated at East Alabama Medical Center and was treated for a blow to the face and several small abrasions and scratches.After receiving treatment, Updyke said he went back to Tiger Express to see if the staff had surveillance video of the incident.Updyke said he is interested in seeking prosecution for the people who attacked him if they can be identified.Threatt called the Paul Finebaum show after the incident.“Somewhere right outside of Opelika, Harvey stopped at a gas station to get a drink and some gas, and when he got out of his car, it went black,” Threatt said. “He woke up on the ground. He had been hit in the head with something, so he wandered into the gas station in pain, and they directed him to a local emergency room. He has got facial bruises and a split in his brow.”Threatt said he was not with Updyke during the incident. Thomas mayThomas May III, accused of the April 6 murder of his mother-in-law Brenda Watson, 62, and the attempted murder of three other family members at Southern Union State Community College, will appear before the Lee County grand jury next month.May is represented by William Whatley and Todd Crutchfield and is charged with one count of capital murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into a vehicle.The prosecution called one witness, Opelika Police Department Sgt. Ben Bugg.Bugg said when officers arrived at the scene after receiving a 911 call at about 3:30 p.m., Watson was receiving CPR next to a bullet-riddled 2010 Toyota Sienna parked in front of the Higginbottom Academc Center. Maude Marshall, 93, was in the front seat; May’s wife Bethany, 36, and their 4-year-old daughter were in the back seat.Marshall was wounded by bullet fragments and was transported by helicopter to Columbus Regional Medical Center. Bethany was shot in the arm, and the child received cuts from flying glass.District Attorney Robbie Treece asked Bugg why the 4-year-old was not shot.“The mother laid on top of her child to protect her,” Bugg said.Several 9 mm bullets, casings and bullet fragments were found at the scene, in May’s vehicle and at his home at 936 Peartree Road in Auburn.The evidence has been sent to the forensics lab.Targets were set up at May’s residence as well, Bugg said.Police are still looking for the Taurus 9 mm semi-automatic handgun they believe was used in the shooting. Southern Union student Austin Flincham and Bethany identified May as the shooter through a photo lineup.At about 6:30 p.m. April 6, Bugg said May drove back to Southern Union and told members of the media, “I did all this,” and asked for Capt. Allan Elkins of the Opelika Police Department.
Our View: Lowder's appointment a missed chance
(04/21/11 9:05am)
The new appointees to the Auburn University Board of Trustees were announced this week, and the theme of the appointments was familiarity.
People of the Plains
(04/14/11 9:00am)
Kristen Letsinger spends her days telling stories.
Library receives piece of Alabama history
(04/14/11 9:00am)
The library is pleased to have recently received a rare piece of Alabama history, despite its role in keeping Tuscaloosa within the border.
Poli-sci professor a pro at politics
(04/14/11 9:00am)
They take our money. They regulate our actions. They make us wear seat belts. They even decide the type of water we use for our morning shower.
Horsing around for an SEC win
(03/31/11 9:00am)
The equestrian team bested the Georgia Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference championship by a final score of 11-9 in Blythewood, S.C.
Local artist raises money for Japanese tsunami relief
(03/31/11 9:00pm)
Iain Stewart of Opelika may not look like the most artistic guy, but don't be fooled by his appearance.
Trustee terms expire, changes may come
(03/03/11 10:00am)
Nine seats on the Auburn Board of Trustees will be up for grabs this year, which could mean big changes for Auburn.
Coach Spry keeps team on track
(03/03/11 10:00am)
Ralph Spry spends his afternoons training the track and field team at Wilbur Hutsell track.
Baseball travels to Charleston
(03/03/11 10:00am)
The Auburn Tigers baseball team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Charleston, S.C., to compete in the College of Charleston Tournament.
Coalition competes to fight global issues
(02/24/11 10:00am)
Auburn is currently ranked 11th in the ONE Campus Challenge, an annual nationwide competition that takes place Feb. 1 through Mar. 31.
Congo ambassador speaks on African issues
(02/24/11 9:59am)
She goes by Her Excellency.
Auburn comes up short against Tide, 51-59
(02/18/11 3:24am)
The Auburn women's basketball team (14-12) lost 51-59 to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Class explores conflict in Middle East
(02/17/11 10:00am)
The recent revolution in Egypt has brought new appeal to the International Relations in the Middle East class, which helps students better understand current events around the world.
Survivor in Wooten accident files lawsuit
(02/10/11 10:00am)
Frankie Bell, 39, of Opelika, has filed a civil suit against the driver of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier that injured her and killed COSAM Dean Marie Wooten Nov. 5, 2010.