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Former Auburn SGA president seeks to unseat incumbent senator

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 28

Jonathan McConnell is challenging one of the most experienced Alabama politicians, Sen. Richard Shelby, but McConnell got his start in politics in Auburn University’s SGA.

Rubio visits Alabama, says the Republican Party is in a fight for the conservative movement

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 27

Rubio made the comments at Samford University's Wright Center for a presidential candidate forum hosted by Yellowhammer News Saturday, Feb. 27.

Democrat Charles Nana seeks election to senate for Alabama

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | February 27

Charles Nana, 2016 Democratic candidate to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate, came to the United States from West Africa with only $428 in his pocket.

Injury doesn't stop Crumpton, Democratic candidate for senate

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | February 27

After a life-changing injury, Ron Crumpton realized he wanted to get involved in government. A Pelham, Alabama, native, Crumpton sustained a back injury as a landscaper for a local bowling alley.

Richard Shelby runs for sixth term as senator

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

Richard Shelby has been in Alabama politics for a long time, and he said that's his biggest selling point.

Five pieces of Alabama legislation to watch

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 26

The Alabama Republican Party is wasting no time in taking advantage of their super-majority in both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

Students sound off for Higher Education Day

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

The sound of cheers and marching band music came from approximately 2,000 college students who rallied for higher education funding in front of the Alabama Statehouse for the annual Higher Education Day.

Auburn educator, Larry DiChiara, wants to bring conservative values to Washington

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 26

He was a special education teacher, basketball, principal and superintendent for 34 years in the Auburn area, and he believes this background gives him the leadership qualities necessary to represent Alabama's Third District.

Jesse Smith's journey from poverty leads him to run for U.S. House of Representatives

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | February 26

Nearly 24 years after Jesse Smith made it out of the projects, he still remembers his early years, and they are the driving force behind his campaign to represent Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S.

Congressman Mike Rogers runs for re-election to U.S. House of Representatives

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | February 26

Congressman Mike Rogers knew since he was an early teenager he wanted to be involved in politics. He started off by getting involved in campaigns such as those of President Richard Nixon and others.

Stephen Howard sentenced to 8 years in prison

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 25

The man responsible for selling almost 4 liters of a date-rape drug to an undercover police officer will spend eight and a half years behind bars.

UPDATE: Man identified in deadly police chase

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 25

Auburn Police Chief Paul Register said a man robbed a business at gunpoint at approximately 11:50 a.m. near the intersection of Cox Road and West Longleaf Drive.

Gov. Bentley signs ban on local minimum wage hikes

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

The bill was introduced by Vestavia Hills Republican David Faulkner for the spring 2016 legislative session.

Auburn Kiwanis to host annual pancake day

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

This Saturday, Feb. 27, Auburn Kiwanis will be hosting its 29th annual pancake day at Auburn United Methodist Church. They will start serving pancakes at 6:30 a.m., and the event is expected to end at 11 a.m.

Two tornadoes touched down in Auburn Nov. 16, 2011 damaging approximately 237 structures, like this home on Elkins Drive. The storms also downed about 1,000 trees. Auburn Public Works estimates another 2-3 weeks until all debris is cleared. (Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Auburn participates in Alabama's severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 25

With the intention of insuring that all Alabama residents are able to purchase the necessary protection supplies, the Alabama severe weather preparedness tax-free holiday was enacted.

Trump, Clinton take South Carolina and Nevada primary contests

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 25

Businessman Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton win on Saturday.

Donald Trump campaign to make a stop in Auburn Feb. 25

By Staff Report | February 25

The "Stump for Trump" bus will be on the corner of S. Donahue Drive and W. Samford Avenue Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Construction continues along Glenn Avenue in Auburn and Opelika

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 24

The amount of bright orange signs and hard hats seen throughout the Opelika and Auburn area has been strongly increasing over the past few months.

Incident reports from Feb. 16–22

By Staff Report | February 23

The following incidents were reported to The Auburn Police Division between Feb. 16-22.

Debate becomes a debacle: U.S. Senate Republican candidates are evicted from venue

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter and Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 23

The four Republicans challenging U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, including Auburn alumnus and former SGA President Jonathan McConnell, met at Hoover Tactical Firearms Thursday night for a debate sponsored by a tea-party group, but they weren't allowed to debate.