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Senate District 27: Tom Whatley runs for third term on experience
He said he feels confident that his history and work in the legislature is enough to get him re-elected.
Senate District 27: Nancy Bendinger focuses on mental health, education's role with treatment
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5Nancy Bendinger, a real estate agent in the area, is running for Senate District 27 against three-time incumbent Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Bendinger has focused on healthcare, education and jobs throughout her campaign. In terms of healthcare, Bendinger supports the expansion on Medicaid in ...
House District 79: Mary Wynne Kling supports education lottery, stronger education system
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4Kling, the outreach and development coordinator for the Lee County Humane Society, is running against incumbent Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, for House District 79. The district includes most of Auburn.
House District 79: Joe Lovvorn hopes to win first full term
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4He won his race in 2016, and now Lovvorn, a Republican, is running for his first full term as Alabama House representative for District 79, which includes most of Auburn. He is running against political newcomer, Democrat Mary Wynne Kling.
House District 83 candidates detail their political outlook
By Tim Nail | Community Writer | November 4Democratic nominee Jeremy A. Gray and Republican nominee Michael J. Holden II of House District 83 are intent on improving community engagement for the citizens of Lee County and Russell County.
From the Ten Commandments to abortion: Here's what to know about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 4If you're going to vote on Tuesday, you'll also see four proposed constitutional amendments on your ballot. These ballot measures require a majority vote on Nov. 6 to be added to Alabama's already lengthy state constitution.
'Made with intention': Bancroft's latest brings the family together
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 2Everything is a show — a Texas Honky Tonk with natural light — at David Bancroft's long-awaited Bow and Arrow. He wanted to strip out the layers of service to leave a simple, family Sunday lunch at it's core. Those layers of service, the four-course meals and bottle service, are what he's ...
Auburn Theater connects with community through 'Acts of Kindness'
By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 2The "Acts of Kindness" title was chosen because the goal of this year is to come together to celebrate Alabama whilst addressing problems — past and present — and how they can be solved through kindness.
Heather Milam's high school civic teacher taught her the importance of elections. Now she wants to run them.
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 2Milam, 39, supports bringing early voting to Alabama.
John Merrill hopes to continue growing Alabama's voter rolls if re-elected
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 2From 2010 to 2014, Merrill served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama. He was elected to serve as Alabama’s secretary of state in 2014 and is now seeking re-election for a second term.
Police investigate assault on West Magnolia Avenue by man dressed as fairy
By Staff Report | November 1Police believe the assault was perpetrated by a man dressed in a fairy costume between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m.
Auburn man charged in connection to vehicle break-ins and theft
By Staff Report | November 1An Auburn man was charged Wednesday in connection to vehicle break-ins and theft. 19-year-old Jacob Michael Norwood is charged with two counts of breaking and entering, third-degree theft of property, fourth-degree theft of property, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. Norwood ...
Auburn woman charged with felony vehicle break-ins and theft
By Staff Report | November 1An Auburn woman was arrested Tuesday on felony charges in connection to vehicle break-ins and theft. 23-year-old Shealy K. Copeland was charged with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and third degree theft of property. The charges are from an auto burglary incident that happened ...
Second Mr. and Miss Pride on the Plains crowned
By Tim Nail | Community Writer | November 1Contestants Saylor Alexander and Genesis Hughes were crowned the new Mr. and Miss, respectively, after four judges delivered their verdict.
Former aerospace engineering chair's lawsuit against Auburn alleges widespread racial discrimination
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 31The allegations of discrimination on the basis of race and national origin extend beyond just the College of Engineering. The suit alleges administrators in the provost’s office also engaged in discrimination against Majdalani.
Lee County sees massive increase in voter registration ahead of midterm elections
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 31Close to 116,000 people are registered as active or inactive voters. That number is an increase of nearly 6,000 registered voters over the number in September of this year, when only 110,082 people were on the rolls in Lee County.
Police: Opelika High School student arrested for bringing gun on campus
By Staff Report | October 30There were no disruptions in school operations.
Students build home in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity
By Katie Dunne | Campus Writer | October 30“I saw this as a chance to really better someone else’s life as well as gain practical construction skills," said Fox Carlson, senior in architecture. "Even though Michelle got a new house, I felt pretty lucky to be a part of it.”
Maddox: College students stand to benefit most from education lottery
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 29The Maddox campaign estimates an education lottery would generate $300 million in revenues that could be put toward public schools and college scholarships.
