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House candidate: 'We should concentrate on making our state better' not fighting the federal government

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 1

Jay Conner, a real estate broker and development manager in Auburn, announced his plans to pursue the party's nomination Friday.

Prosecutors want Hubbard to serve 5 years in prison

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 1

In addition to the 18-year base sentence, prosecutors also want Hubbard to pay more than 1.5 million dollars in restitution, fines and other fees.

Fourth Republican announces candidacy for House seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | July 1

Joseph Lovvorn, an Auburn-based realtor, became the fourth Republican to announce his candidacy for former Speaker Mike Hubbard's District 79 Alabama House seat.

Campus artists depict natural history through art

By Ciara Council | News Writer | July 1

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art features the art of 9 students and staff of Auburn University.

Farmers welcome help from other countries

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | July 1

Farms invite foreign workers to work on their farms through the H-2A program.

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey 'disappointed' in Gov. Robert Bentley

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | June 30

If Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley steps down or is removed from office, Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey — an Auburn alumna — will be sworn in to replace him, according to the Alabama Constitution.

Petition to release footage of Boarts shooting reaches 44,000 signatures

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 30

The petition is asking for the release of body and dash-camera footage of the police-involved that ended in Melissa's death.

Vinyl records are back

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | June 30

According to a Forbes article, vinyl record sales have seen a 260% growth in 2009.

Auburn community holds vigil for Orlando victims

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 29

Nearly 100 Auburn students, faculty and community members came together for the vigil.

Family demands answers

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 29

Michael and Terry Boarts said they never expected the Auburn Police Division to shoot their daughter, Melissa Boarts, when they called the division to help them on a Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2016.

Tuscaloosa approves Uber

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 29

Tuscaloosa will now join several other Alabama cities that have recently welcomed Uber back.

City and student leaders seek Uber's return

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | June 29

It's been over a year since the ride-sharing service Uber decided to discontinue its service in Auburn.

Montgomery man arrested for Auburn robbery

By Staff Report | June 28

The Auburn Police Division Monday arrested Larry Keyun Chappell.

Judge denies immunity for Markale Hart

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 28

Markale Hart, the man accused of fatally shooting Auburn H-Back Jakell Mitchell, will be going to trial after Lee County Circuit Judge Christopher Hughes ruled against his lawyer's request for immunity. Hart is accused of killing Mitchell in a November 2015 altercation at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex.

Third candidate announces plans to run for Auburn's House seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 27

Auburn attorney Brett Smith announced he would be running.

Military veteran moves into new home

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | June 27

Josh Wetzel and his family accepted the keys to their new mortgage-free home.

Two hopefuls announce plans to run for Hubbard's vacant seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 27

Toomer and Walker said they would qualify to run in the party primary.

Fire extinguished in Lowder Hall

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor and Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | June 27

An early morning fire in Lowder Hall has been extinguished.