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Prosecution releases more Hubbard emails

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 24

Hubbard is facing 23 felony counts of violating Alabama’s ethics laws by using his position as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives and head of the Alabama Republican Party in 2010 to benefit his private business.

Come Home to the Corner continues

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 24

The City of Auburn recently implemented the idea of a continuous Come Home to the Corner celebration. The original event, which took place in August, was a night honoring the re-opening of Toomer’s Corner downtown after months on construction. The opening was such a hit that it was decided to continue every Friday night before a home football game.

Taylor Hatchett and her father, Bobby Boozer, opened Boozer Farms in 2012. (File)

Boozer Farms provides produce to communities

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 23

When Taylor Hatchett was eight years old, she fell in love with selling produce when she and her dad would load up a truck of peaches and head to Slocomb to sell until they ran out. In 2003, while attending Auburn, Hatchett wanted to find a way to make money during the summer.

Man shot in Macon County drives to Auburn for help

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 23

The man, in his late 20's, according to the Auburn Police Division, pulled off the Interstate 85 at South College Street to seek help for a gunshot wound.

Suspect arrested and charged with the murder of Auburn football player

By Jim Little | Community Reporter | September 22

Auburn Police arrested and charged a suspect in the shooting death of an Auburn football player Sunday, Dec. 14. Markale Hart, 22, of Camp Hill was arrested and charged with the murder of freshman Jakell Mitchell.

New sushi restaurant to open in Auburn

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 22

Michael Jackson, Van Halen and KISS all have something in common.

Former councilman still says Clemon Byrd not eligible for office, says AG investigating

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell still contends Councilman Clemon Byrd was not eligible to run for his seat in Ward 1.

Prosecutors release emails and evidence in Mike Hubbard ethics case

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

Prosecutors revealed the first bits of evidence against Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard in a filing with Lee County Circuit Court on Friday, Feb. 27.

Arrest increase at Alpha Psi event

By Jim Little | Community Editor | September 21

A change in location and jurisdiction for the 50th annual Alpha Psi Rodeo in 2015 brought an increase in the number of arrests at the event compared to 2014. Rodeo took place Saturday, April 11, at Ingram Farms on U.S.

City Council Aug. 2014 (Raye May | Photo Editor)

UPDATE: Dowdell outraged by city council election results, claiming voter fraud

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter and Jim Little | Community Writer | September 21

Councilmember Arthur Dowdell was defeated by challenger Clemon Byrd in the Auburn City Council election held Aug. 26. Dowdell, who has served four terms on the council since 1994, only garnered 147 votes to Byrd's 246. Dowdell announced his intention to dispute the results.Dowdell also said there was voter fraud. He claimed a woman named Ann Torbert was turned away because someone had already voted in her name. Torbert, when reached by phone, claimed someone with the name Tarbert had voted in her place. "The poll worker had scratched out my name and respelled it," Torbert said, "And there wasn't even a Tarbert anywhere else on the list." Despite the irregularity Torbert said she was allowed to cast a vote.

Periodic lane closures at Toomer's Corner schedule for Monday night

By Staff Report | September 21

There will be periodic lane closures at Toomer's Corner for construction from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday Sept.

Auburn freshman wins Gold Award for work on campus creek

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 17

Freshman Beth Prior wins Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts.

New sport, footgolf, comes to Auburn

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | September 16

When Lyndy Lindsay, owner of The Greens at Auburn, first experienced foot golf in Kansas, he knew it would be a welcome addition on one of his properties.

Auburn man arrested and charged with firing a gun into occupied dwelling

By Staff Report | September 16

An Auburn man was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling Tuesday, Sept.

Students express opinions on the future of downtown

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 16

As the City Council continues to meet to determine the future of downtown Auburn, students speak their minds on the matter of the possible new urbanism in Auburn. Stone Ray, freshman in architecture, has lived in the new 160 North Ross Street apartment complex for a month. According to Ray, he could not ask for a better living situation.

City Council approves Auburn Downtown Master Plan

By Anne Dawson | Community Reporter | September 16

The City Council approved the Downtown Master Plan, and will conduct traffic studies where construction is to take place.

Police investigating death at Glenn Avenue and College Street

By Staff Report | September 15

The incident was witnessed by dozens of people who were outside at Live Oaks, and traffic on Glenn Avenue was blocked for more than two hours.

Our House provides after school help to Ridgecrest community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 15

On the corner of Bedell Avenue and North Donahue Drive sits a seemingly quiet grey house. At 2:30 p.m.

Police prepare for game days

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | September 15

On game days, Auburn erupts in a sea of orange and blue, cheering on the Tigers. However, some people clad in navy blue are not cheering.

Robbery reported downtown over the weekend

By Staff Report | September 14

The Auburn Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred Sept. 12, at approximately 12:30 a.m., according to an email issued by Auburn University Public Safety. According to the report, the victim had consumed alcohol and last remembers walking near Wright Street and Magnolia Avenue.