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Local law enforcement fights Alabama bill allowing loaded firearms in cars

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 2

The bill that would allow individuals to have loaded handguns in their vehicles has passed the Alabama Senate Committee on the Judiciary, despite major opposition from many in Alabama's law enforcement. Senate Bill 14, introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, would allow anyone to carry an accessible, loaded handgun in his or her car without obtaining a license.

Auburn City Council approves settlement with developer

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 2

After much deliberation, the Auburn City Council agreed to approve the settlement with Landmark Properties, the developer for The Standard at Auburn, to be established at the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street.

Robbie Treese looks to keep innovating as district attorney

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Robbie Treese has served as the Lee County district attorney for 16 years and is always looking for ways to improve.

Incident reports from Feb. 24-29

By Staff Report | March 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 24-29.

Shadrack McGill campaigns on faith for senate

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 1

In 2010, a businessman with no political background, Shadrack McGill, was "politically convicted" by his God to run for Alabama Senate and was elected into office. Shadrack is currently running against four other candidates, including incumbent Sen. Richard Shelby, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Kicking junk food with Cam

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 29

The Extension office is sponsoring a 12-week campaign with the help of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and FNV, a branch of the Partnership for a Healthier America to spread awareness for healthy eating.

UPDATE: Man identified in weekend homicide investigation

By Staff Report | February 29

The Auburn Police Division said in a press release it responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the road near an abandoned trailer park Saturday, Feb.27 at 2:20 p.m.

City of Auburn reaches settlement with student housing developer

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

The Auburn City Council will consider a settlement with Landmark Properties, a developer, at its meeting Tuesday, March 1. The council has met in several executive sessions to discuss threatened litigation against the city. Landmark Properties is the developer for The Standard at Auburn, a student housing project proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street. The site is in the city's urban core which, along with the entire city, has been under a moratorium on new student housing since Dec.

Alabama could catapult Trump to the presidential nomination

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 29

After years of being basically ignored by presidential candidates, the Alabama Republican primary is important this year.

Timing is everything for the Alabama Democratic presidential primary

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | February 29

The Alabama primaries were moved to Super Tuesday in 2008 and have stayed there in 2016, and it has made all the difference in voter turnout.

Clinton scolds Alabama Republicans in her visit to Miles College

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 29

Clinton's campaign held a Get Out the Vote event at the gymnasium of Miles College in the Birmingham suburb of Fairfield.

Brandon Hughes hopes to help people as district attorney

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

Brandon Hughes said he saw a need for change in the Lee County District Attorney’s Office, so he decided to take matters into his own hands by running for office.

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.