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Latest: Four remain hospitalized in ICUs. All missing are accounted for alive.

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 6

At least four people injured in Sunday's storm remain in critical condition at hospitals in Georgia and Alabama, officials said Wednesday.  

State of the State: Governor honors tornado victims, proposes $75 million higher ed funding increase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 6

The governor held a moment of silent prayer for the victims before she pitched her priorities for the 2019 legislative session to lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday for her annual speech.

Trump approves major disaster declaration for Lee County after severe weather, tornadoes

By Staff Report | March 5

 President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Lee County, Alabama Tuesday. This comes after Gov. Kay Ivey ‘s request for such assistance on Monday and triggers the release of federal funds to help the community recover from Sunday’s storms that ravaged Lee County killing 23 people.  

What is known about the Lee County tornado victims

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor and Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | March 5

The ages of those who died in the storm range from 6 to 89.

Lawmakers send letter to Trump in support of expedited major disaster declaration

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 5

After the pair of devastating tornadoes that hit Lee County on Sunday, state representatives sent a letter to President Donald Trump, supporting Gov. Kay Ivey’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration for the state.

Airbnb begins Open Homes Program for Lee County tornado victims, relief workers

By Staff Report | March 5

Airbnb has activated its Open Homes Program for displaced residents and relief workers deployed to Lee County following the tornado Sunday that left 23 dead and ravaged the parts of Lee County.  

President Trump to visit Alabama to survey tornado damage

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 5

The 23 people who were killed by tornadoes in southern Lee County on March 3, 2019, have been identified by Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

'I can't believe this': Stunned citizens sift through destruction in Beauregard

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | March 4

Large trucks and vehicles carrying bulldozers drive through the small roads bordered by uprooted trees. The people in this small town walk up and down the streets and stare at the destruction. On Lee County Road 11, there’s a gathering of mournful neighbors.

Officials: Lee County tornado was a mile-wide EF-4 with 170 MPH winds

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The tornado was nearly a mile wide at .87 miles and stayed touched down on the ground for more than 24 miles.

Donations pour into Auburn church following Sunday tornado

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 4

Cars circled the Auburn Dream Center as volunteers unloaded donations for tornado relief after storms ripped through Lee County Sunday afternoon.

Students have mutually beneficial relationship with local sisters

By Halle Boso | Campus Writer | March 4

Auburn seniors Grace Burkes and Jessie Floyd have been mentors to a pair of local sisters since they were freshmen. The relationships have provided the sisters with guidance, and the two mentors have learned a lot about themselves as well.

Fourth-grader first victim identified after tornado outbreak in Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The first victim of Sunday's deadly severe weather has been identified as a fourth grade student at Lee-Scott Academy.

Former transit driver Tony Patillo found guilty of rape, sodomy of an Auburn student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The jury convicted Patillo of first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy charges. He was also found guilty of a misdemeanor public lewdness charge.

Where you can donate to help tornado survivors

By Staff Report | March 4

Donations are being accepted for tornado survivors at local businesses and churches. The following are some we know of. 

Search and rescue resumes after at least 23 killed by tornado in Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

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.

Sheriff: Death toll rises to 23 after 'catastrophic' tornadoes hit Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 3

A spokesman for East Alabama Medical Center says dozens are being treated for injuries.

All clear: Tornado warnings, watch canceled in Lee County

By Staff Report | March 3

All Tornado Warnings in Lee County have been canceled, but a Tornado Watch remains in effect at this time.

'Krewe Krawl' brings Mardi Gras spirit to downtown Auburn

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | March 2

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.