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1 found guilty in Pines Crossing goose case

On April 7, Carter Allen McCullough and Jacob Daniel Dyas Jr. were set to appear before the Lee County District Court on charges of wildlife abuse. McCullough appeared alongside his lawyer who requested Youthful Offender Status on behalf of his client, he was granted this status on all three of his charges. Dyas Jr. did not request to be treated as a youthful offender despite being the same age as McCullough. Dyas has decided to take his case to trial, which is set to begin on May 19 at 9 a.m.

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Students of suspended UA magazines file federal lawsuit against university

Eight students at the University of Alabama (UA) filed a federal lawsuit against the university on March 23 following the suspension of two student publications in December 2025. The plaintiffs argue that the university violated their First Amendment rights by suspending the magazines based on their disagreement with the magazine's editorial perspectives regarding race and gender. The publications, Nineteen Fifty-Six and Alice Magazine launched in 2020 and 2015, respectively.

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Over 700 rally for 'No Kings' protest

By Sydney Gallardo | Assistant News Editor | March 28

Around 700 people rallied at Toomer’s Corner on March 28 for the third “No Kings” protest since President Donald Trump took office. The protest was hosted by Indivisible Auburn-Opelika and lasted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Although the protest ran mostly smoothly, there were issues with Auburn University. Protestors were not allowed on Samford Lawn or the sidewalk by the road despite it being city property.

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UPDATE | Ivey to fly flags half-staff on March 30

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | March 26

On March 17, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a directive for flags to be lowered on the day of interment of Maj. John A. Klinner, an Alabama native, Auburn graduate and one of six killed in Iraq during a plane crash. On March 17, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a directive for flags to be lowered on the day of interment of Maj. John A. Klinner, an Alabama native, Auburn graduate and one of six killed in Iraq during a plane crash.

Marc John Love, 27, arrested in Opelika AL for murder. | Contributed by the Opelika Police Department

Opelika man charged with murder

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, Opelika Police Department (OPD) responded to a call regarding shots fired and an active shooting within a residential area on Fox Run Parkway. An Alabama State Trooper was at the scene when the call was made and apprehended Marc John Love. Love has been officially charged with murder and OPD detectives are investigating the circumstances and Love's possible motive concerning the shooting.

The front entrance to Pines Crossing golf course on March 17, 2026.

2 men cited on wildlife abuse charges at Pines Crossing Golf Course

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | March 18

On March 1, 2026, a user in the "What’s Happening in Auburn and Opelika" Facebook group posted a series of images and videos that depicted two men throwing rocks at Canada Geese, as well as taking photos with one that they killed at Pines Crossing golf course. Carter Allen McCullough and Jacob Daniel Dyas Jr. were cited with the following: hunting without a license, hunting during a closed season and hunting without permission. These citations are moving to court and will be heard in the Lee County District Court on April 7, 2026.

143 flags displayed on Cater Lawn at Auburn University on Sept. 12, 2023 in memory of Alabama Veterans who took their lives last year.

Ivey to fly flags half-staff for Alabamians killed in Iraq

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | March 17

On March 12, six US Military personnel lost their lives in a plane crash involving two KC-135 aircrafts. To honor those killed, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a directive for flags to be lowered on the day of interment of Maj. John A. Klinner, an Alabama native and Auburn graduate. Ivey's directive includes mention of three of the personnel killed that were a part of the 99th air refueling squadron of the 117th Air Refueling Wing at Sumpter Smith Joint Air National Guard Base in Birmingham. Those three are: Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Prutt, Capt. Ariana G. Savino and Maj. John A. Klinner.

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Auburn announced as potential partner for US military fellowships

By Tripp Hedden | News Reporter | March 16

On Feb. 27, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Auburn University as a potential partner institution for the military’s Senior Service College (SSC) fellowship program in a memorandum titled "Aligning Senior Service College Opportunities with American Values." In the announcement, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed and laid out the department's plans for the future of senior military education.

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The history of an Auburn staple: J&M Bookstore

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | March 2

Toomer's Corner is home to many iconic landmarks that have shaped the Auburn community immensely, and one such location is J&M Bookstore, which has been serving the Auburn area for over 70 years. Whether rain or shine, J&M is there to provide a warm welcome, quality service and a "War Eagle!"

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The forgotten buildings of Auburn University

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | March 2

It is rare to find any student, professor or administrator who can confidently recollect every building on Auburn's sprawling campus. While most are familiar with the Haley Center and Melton Student Center or have fond memories at Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neville Arena, some buildings at Auburn remain far more unacknowledged than others. After campus's long, substantial history, many buildings have simply been left nearly forgotten.

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