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Day 3 wrap-up: Former state health officer surprises prosecution

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 26

Exchanges were heated today in Circuit Judge Jacob Walker's courtroom as special prosecutor Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart questioned former State Health Officer Don Williamson.

Rep. Steve Clouse: Hubbard 'probably' had a conflict of interest

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 26

Majority Strategies owner testified his company felt forced to use Hubbard's Craftmasters.

Sculptor Joanna Blake, Auburn graduate, dies in Italy at 39

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | May 26

Blake, a 1999 Auburn graduate, traveled to Italy to celebrate her birthday, according to the reports.

Alabama junior senator reportedly makes Trump's VP shortlist

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 26

Sessions was the first U.S. senator to endorse Donald Trump

Hubbard Trial Day 2 Wrap-up: Former top aide testifies for prosecution

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 25

Josh Blades, former chief of staff for House Speaker Mike Hubbard, shook the courtroom today.

Updated: First day of Hubbard's ethics trial complete

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 25

The state's prosecution team, lead by Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart, began opening arguments in the felony ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard.

Prosecution: Hubbard's company received $1000's a month for 'lobbying services'

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 25

Dozens of checks presented as evidence show several companies paying Hubbard's company Auburn Network Inc. sums that included $12,000, $10,000, $7,500 and $5,000 a month in "consulting fees."

An owner's emotional farewell to Mike and Ed's BBQ

By Ciara Council | News Writer | May 25

J.P Lemay, the former owner of Mike and Ed's sells the business after 16 years of owning and 30 years of working there. Her last day was May 3 after training the new owner. John Hammer took on the franchise in March and is currently learning more about the business and hoping to keep the business successful. Lemay hopes the good name stands.

House speaker to get his day in court

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 23

After two years of pretrial hearings, delays and a 3-day-long jury selection, Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard's felony ethics trial is finally set to begin Tuesday, May 24, in Opelika.

Artists and residents join together for the Opelika Artline

By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | May 23

Artists and Residents paint poles in Opelika to join two communities. 

Auburn paints 'sharrows' in time for National Bike Month

By Eric Pereira | News Writer | May 21

The city of Auburn is continuing to grow its biking community by accommodating riders just in time for National Bike Month.

Alabama unemployment rate falls, Auburn maintains state's lowest

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 21

Alabama's unemployment rate dropped to 6.1 percent.

Malzahn and Saban to participate in Lutzie 43 Invitational

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | May 20

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn and Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will play in the Lutzie 43 Foundation's first annual Lutzie 43 Invitational on May 24 in Sylacauga.

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By Emmy Leberte | News Writer | May 19

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Jury selected in Hubbard's ethics trial

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 18

Wednesday morning the legal teams in Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial selected a jury consisting of 12 jurors and four alternates.

North College Street closure starting tonight at 10 p.m.

By Staff Report | May 18

North College Street from Mitcham Avenue to Glenn Avenue will be closed for a water line installation on Wednesday, May 18 from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, according to a City of Auburn release.

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions endorses Trump

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | May 18

Alabama’s junior senator made his first presidential endorsement today.

Auburn City Council approves agreement for redevelopment of the University Chevron station

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | May 18

The six-story apartment building should be completed by May 2019