Alabama House Speaker takes stand in his own ethics trial
Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is the first witness called by the defense in his felony ethics trial.
Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is the first witness called by the defense in his felony ethics trial.
Former Marching Band Director and Professor of Music Emeritus Johnnie Vinson remembers his mentor Wilbur "Bodie" Hinton as "the person who really turned the band around and brought it into the future." Hinton, who was the marching band director from 1956-1969 and chair of the music department until he retired in 1984, died this week at 95.
Completed after four years and installed in the second half of May of this year, Opelika High school celebrates its heritage in its new Heritage Wall.
Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton, former Auburn University Marching Band director, is dead at 95, according to the Auburn University Alumni Band.
Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton, former Auburn University Marching Band director, is dead at 95, according to the Auburn University Alumni Band. News of Hinton’s passing was announced on the Auburn University Alumni Band’s Twitter account. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bodie Hinton at the age of 95," the statement reads.
Hubbard faces 23 felony charges of violating Alabama's state ethics laws.
Friday, June 10, 2016 City of Auburn will be celebrating the 10th Annual Summer Night Downtown Art Walk from six to 10 p.m.
More than 200 musicians are signed up to participate in an attempt to break the world record for the largest band.
Alabama residents are now able to register to vote anywhere they can get a signal on their cellphone.
From page 1 of the May 12, 1973 edition of The Auburn Plainsman: From page 12 of the May 12, 1973 edition of The Auburn Plainsman:
“As far as fishing goes and introducing kids to fishing, ponds play the biggest role in my opinion,” said Auburn Alum Graves Lovell.
This Saturday, June 4th, Kinnucan’s Specialty Outfitters is sponsoring a fundraising event to raise money for the research of muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related muscle-debilitating diseases.
The exhibit can be viewed by the public until June 5. Admission is free.
Gov. Robert Bentley testified for about 20 minutes today that he thought House Speaker Mike Hubbard was acting in his position as speaker during meetings — meetings that occurred while Hubbard's company was being paid as an economic development consultant for a natural gas company — to recruit industries, according to reports.Hubbard has denied wrongdoing. SEAGD paid Hubbard's Auburn Network $12,000 a month initially, and a total of $209,000 during 2012 and 2013 to help recruit businesses to the district, reports state. Deputy Attorney General John Gibbs asked Bentley about a meeting about recruiting an employer. Bentley said he remembered meeting with Hubbard about the project. "Do you understand you were meeting with him in his capacity as speaker of the House?" Gibbs asked. "I did," Bentley said. "He is speaker of the House." Gibbs also asked the governor about meeting with Hubbard about efforts to recruit a company to the Dothan Airport. Bentley said he believed that Hubbard was acting in his capacity during those meetings and at meetings they attended during the Paris Air Show in 2013. During a cross-examination, Hubbard lawyer Bill Baxley asked Bentley about whether other people would see Hubbard as someone other than house speaker.
Markale Hart took the stand for the first time yesterday since being charged with fatally shooting Auburn H-back Jakell Mitchell in 2014 at an Auburn apartment complex, according to reports. Hart pleaded not guilty in November 2015 to Mitchell's murder.
Mayor Bill Ham Jr. and the Auburn Veteran Committee are hosting the 18th annual Mayor’s memorial day breakfast. The even will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center at 8a.m.
All but one of the puppies survived the caesarean delivery by a multidisciplinary team of faculty veterinarians at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
Bluegrass fans will be gathering at University Station RV Park for music festival.
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.