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The series of AU Alerts sent out Nov. 6 marked a catastrophic failure of Auburn’s security system. News of an active shooter struck fear across campus, to an extent likely unseen in years. Students cleared out of dining halls, hid in classrooms and reckoned with the fact that they and their peers’ lives might be in peril.
On Nov. 6, 2025, around noon, Auburn University released a series of AU Alerts which prompted University students, faculty and employees to receive multiple alerts at one time.
Drew Dauphin had a magnetic pull to him that no one could resist and was known for his creativity, wit and welcoming spirit. According to his family, he was a jack of all trades: Whether someone needed a joke, a shoulder to cry on or someone to just listen. He operated on a seemingly different level, providing comfort and solace for those around him.
Arguably one of the biggest bike events in Alabama occurs every year on April 27 right here in Auburn. Bo Bikes Bama is the idea of two-sport athlete and Auburn legend, Bo Jackson.
As students begin their semester – whether it be their very first or their final here on the Plains – it is important to know how to stay safe on and off campus.
UPDATE, 11:54 a.m.: The tornado warning for Lee County and Auburn University has ended, but the area remains under a tornado watch until 2 p.m.
UPDATE 2/3/2022, 6:26 p.m.
UPDATE | 9:49 p.m., June 19: The tornado watch has been canceled for Lee County, according to the National Weather Service.
March 17, 11:35 p.m. — Significant Weather Advisory issued for eastern Lee County
Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for Alabama due to severe weather that may cause flooding, strong winds, hail and tornadoes. The state of emergency goes into effect at 6 p.m. March 16.
Severe storms could impact Lee County on Thursday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Lee County is now under a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m., National Weather Service Birmingham said in a tweet today at 5:23 p.m.
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A memorial in Beauregard honors the lives lost in the tornado that swept through Lee County on March 3, 2019. Shot and Edited by Cameron Brasher | Video Editor
A new house is being built on Lee County Road 38 in Beauregard, Alabama.
As families, friends and a community looked and listened intently, the choir of Providence Baptist Church sang the gospel melody, “I’m Gonna Make It.”
During the Committee of the Whole before Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Ward 3 Council Member Beth Witten proposed that the Council suspend its rules for appointing someone to the Auburn City Schools Board of Education.
