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Attorneys in Hubbard's ethics trial banned from talking to the media

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | January 8

Judge Jacob A. Walker issued a gag order during a hearing at the Lee County Justice Center on Friday, Jan. 8.

Gov. Bentley files suit against federal government

By Staff Report | January 7

Gov. Robert Bentley announced today that he has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for noncompliance with the Refugee Act of 1980, according to a news release from the governor's office. The act states that the federal government must consult the state government about placing refugees before refugees before they are placed in that state.

Sen. Shelby criticizes Obama over gun policy during Auburn campaign stop

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | January 6

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby criticized President Barack Obama recent executive actions on guns as another example of presidential overreach during a campaign stop at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Gay Street parking deck redevelopment gets its first green light from the Auburn City Council

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 6

The Auburn City Council approved a term sheet for plans to redevelop the North Gay Street parking deck and the surrounding lot into a hotel, an urban grocery, a retail development and a larger public parking deck.

Alabama chief justice orders probate judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 6

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore issued an order today ordering probate judges not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

'Last Call' as the War Eagle Supper Club closes

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | January 1

Despite the smiles and shouts of "War Eagle" above the din of a festive atmosphere, a sadness hung in the air because, for many, this was the last time they would set foot in a 78-year-old Auburn tradition. 

Supper Club prepares to close, auction planned for Saturday, Jan. 2

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | December 30

The War Eagle Supper Club, an 87-year-old installment once on the edge of town, will have one last party Thursday, Dec. 31.

Former University employee charged with selling date rape drug changes plea to guilty

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | December 27

Stephen Howard, former University employee who was accused of selling over a gallon of date-rape drug, changed his plea on one of his two remaining counts Dec.

Gov. Bentley issues state of emergency after flooding across Alabama

By Staff Report | December 26

The state of emergency authorizes state agencies to assist affected areas.

Flash flood warning extended to 7 a.m.

By Staff Report | December 25

The The National Weather service has extended the flash flood warning for Lee County to 1 a.m.

Auburn firefighters rescue five people from Sougahatchee Creek

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

Flood waters from Sougahatchee Creek off North Ashe Court swamped five people in a canoe Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24.

Toomer's Oaks returning to Auburn Feb. 14

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 24

Auburn is getting ready to replant its tradition of the Toomer's Oaks as February grows closer. Two oaks from Ehrhardt, South Carolina will be making their way to Toomer's Corner to be planted Feb. 14.

Harvey Updyke makes first payment to avoid jail

By Jim Little | Community Editor | December 24

According to the Tuscaloosa News, Updyke has paid the $350 that Lee County Judge Jacob A. Walker ordered he must pay to avoid arrest.

Jakell Mitchell exchanged gunfire with Markale Hart, Auburn dectective said

By Jim Little | Community Editor | December 24

Capt. Lorenza Dorsey confirmed Auburn police Detective Dustin Holt said in a probation revocation hearing for Hart on Jan. 12 that Mitchell fired a weapon the night he was killed.

Uber halts operations in Auburn

By Jim Little | Community Editor | December 24

The suspension of operations comes after the City Council passed an ordinance Jan. 6 requiring all vehicle for hire services to pay licensing fees to the city, provide background checks for drivers, have commercial insurance and have cars marked with signage

Auburn's connections to Paris shooting

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 24

"Je suis Charlie," French for "I am Charlie," has become a slogan around the world to those showing solidarity with Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine in Paris whose staff was attacked by two masked gunmen Jan. 7. Isabelle Kallenberg, senior in French and microbiology, said she was studying abroad in France during the attack. Kallenberg said she arrived back in Paris from Germany approximately two hours after the incident.

UPDATED: Judge who struck down same-sex ban clarifies her ruling

By Jim Little | Community Editor | December 24

U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade clarified her ruling on Jan. 28 after the Alabama Probate Judges Association issued a statement advising probate judges that the ruling did not apply to them

Tiger Town welcomes BurgerFi and Taziki's

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | December 24

Taziki's and BurgerFi, two of Auburn's most popular eateries, have new storefronts in Opelika's Tiger Town.