Search and rescue resumes after at least 23 killed by tornado in Lee County
Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.
Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.
A spokesman for East Alabama Medical Center says dozens are being treated for injuries.
All Tornado Warnings in Lee County have been canceled, but a Tornado Watch remains in effect at this time.
The third-annual Mardi Gras parade in Auburn, organized by Krewe de Tigris and hosted by the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association, brought local families and students downtown to watch around 45 floats throw beads and moon pies to the enthusiastic crowd.
Construction is nearing an end on Auburn University's new $70 million Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
A group of adventurers are planning a new system of trails for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike just a short drive from Auburn.
The jury came with questions for Circuit Judge Christopher Hughes. They asked about lesser charges and whether they could come back Monday for more deliberations. Minutes later, the jury decided to go home for the weekend. Jury deliberations will continue Monday, March 4, at 8 a.m.
“I hate to use the term safe space,” said Sarah Barnett, owner of Mama Mocha’s in both the Auburn and Opelika locations. “I feel like it’s so overused. People know I’m very accepting, and Mama Mocha’s is a business who loves everyone.”
Out of all 14 schools in the SEC, Auburn came in as the eighth most expensive place to find student housing.
The second day of testimony began Thursday morning in the trial of the former Tiger Transit driver charged with rape and sodomy of an 18-year-old Auburn student.
In a time of political divide and agenda-driven politics, one Auburn-based group is working to find compromise and put power back in the hands of voters.
Lee County Schools and Auburn City Schools recently implemented an initiative, that allows schools to administer naloxone, which can potentially save the lives of high school students.
The Auburn Police Division have arrested a 19-year-old Auburn man on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a pistol without a permit.
In an attempt to sell and zone about 25 acres of land for development, Sheri Todd and her siblings unknowingly set into motion a chain of events leading to a new city ordinance and months of legal confusion.
Auburn residents were still reeling from news of a racist photograph posted by an Auburn High School student when they met with Mayor Ron Anders and City Councilmembers for the first meeting of the Diversity Task Force on Feb. 7.
Auburn City Council decided, after much deliberation, to table the vote on a new city ordinance that would introduce a new classification of housing.
District Attorney Brandon Hughes, who is prosecuting the case, began opening arguments by saying, “knocked out, huh.” That's a quote from Patillo, recorded on video, when he first saw the victim on the bus, the district attorney said.
The jurors will decide the case against Tony Patillo, who was charged in September 2017 with two first-degree counts of felony rape and sodomy. He also faces one count of public lewdness.
“Being in the military kind of put me in a dark place — having to hide myself to avoid harassment and bullying,” Peacock said. “It had just brought me to an extremely dark place.”
Motorists are advised to be cautious in the area and take alternate routes when possible.