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Public hearing held for Community Development Block Grant action plan

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 14

The Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, had their action plan hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2015. Members of the community voiced their opinions on what they thought the grant should be allocated to.

Tesla builds charging station at Auburn Mall for electric cars

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 14

Electric car drivers needing a boost now have a new place to juice up. Electric car company Tesla installed a new charging station at the Auburn Mall in December.

What happened in Auburn while you were away

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 14

An overview of what happened in Auburn while students were away on break.

Markale Hart will face grand jury

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 13

An exchange of gunfire took place between 22-year-old Markale Hart and freshman Auburn football player Jakell Mitchell, courtroom testimony revealed. A preliminary hearing was held for Hart, who is charged with the murder of Mitchell, at the Lee County Justice Center on Jan. 13 to determine if there is enough evidence to bring him before a grand jury.

Rep. Mike Hubbard re-elected as House Speaker

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

The Alabama House of Representatives chose to reelect Rep. Mike Hubbard as the House Speaker on Jan. 13, according to an article on AL.com. Hubbard, who is from Auburn, was indicted on charges of ethics violations involving using his office for personal gain.

Auburn police may now be wearing body cameras

January 13

Body-worn cameras may become a common sight on the uniforms of Auburn police officers. As protest against the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City continue across the country, many protesters have called for police to be required to wear body cameras.

Gym memberships increase in the New Year due to students and resolutions

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 13

With the beginning of the new year comes the "new year, new me," mantra as people decide if they will be making changes in their lives. Committing to exercise often is one of the resolutions many people make, which often causes the gyms to become more crowded than usual.

Auburn student to move to Hollywood round of American Idol

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | January 8

Steffi Ledbetter, junior in theater, was featured in Thursday's, Jan. 8, episode of American Idol.

Auburn professors to become fellows of National Academy of Inventors

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 7

Two professors' research, innovation and patents earned them induction into the National Academy of Inventors this March.

City Council approves resolution allowing grocery store development

January 6

A new grocery store development is coming to the corner of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.

Hard Freeze Warning for Auburn Wednesday night

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | January 6

According to Auburn University Emergency Management, a hard freeze warning is in effect for the Auburn area Wednesday night.

UPDATED: Woman's body found in creek identified

January 6

Police identified Christina Marie Cyr, 45, after receiving confirmation from the State Medical Examiner's Office.

Military Advanced Education ranks Auburn a top school for veterans

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | January 5

Military Advanced Education selected Auburn University as a top school for veterans in the 2015 Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges & Universities. The Military Advanced Education Guide to Colleges and Universities evaluated schools based on their military culture, financial aid, flexibility, on-campus support and online support services.

Students from Auburn explain why they chose to stay home

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | January 1

According to enrollment statistics 38 percent of Auburn students come from out of state. However, there is a small percentage of students, often referred to as Auburnites, who you won't find at the Atlanta airport trying to get home on breaks.

OPINION: New Years Resolutions: Why wait?

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | January 1

When it comes to the New Year, losing weight, being less stressed, trying something new and saving money seem to stay at the top of the things most people want to accomplish.

Year in review: December

December 31

Year in Review looks back at what happened in Auburn each month in 2014.

Local farm rents animals out for nativity scenes

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | December 26

Whether it's a traditional nativity scene or one with every animal imaginable, Christmas nativities are everywhere this time of year.

UPDATED: Tornado Watch for Lee County canceled

December 23

The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Warning for Lee County. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 6 a.m. Dec. 24.

International Buddies make music together

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | December 23

Yedurag "Yedu" Babu of Kerala, India, has developed an enjoyment for bluegrass music thanks to his international buddy. In summer 2013, the Office of International Programs started the International Buddy Program, a way for international and local students to form meaningful friendships.

Man charged with killing Jakell Mitchell bonds out of Lee County Jail

December 22

Markale Hart, 22, of Camp Hill posted a $500,000 bond from the Lee County Jail and immediately taken into custody by the Tallapoosa Sheriff's Department for a probation violation, according to Capt. Van Jackson of the Lee County Sheriff's Office.