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Katherine Webb placed in the top 10 at this year's Miss USA pageant. (Courtesy of Katherine Webb)

Miss Alabama USA Q & A

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 21

Katherine Webb, 23, recently finished in the top 10 in the 2012 Miss USA pageant in June after winning the Miss Alabama USA title in January of this year.

New state bill shields grieving families from harassment

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 21

On Wednesday, June 6, Governor Robert Bentley held a ceremonial signing of H.B. 238, an amendment to Alabama Code Section 13A - 11 - 17, which will increase the distance at which protesters can organize at a funeral.

Brandon Block's design earned him a prize of $2,500 from Boral Bricks in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy of Brandon Block)

Architecture student builds big dreams

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 21

It's no secret that Auburn has some of the brightest students around.

A poster for Kate Martin, who will be performing on Saturday, June 23. (Courtesy of Cherise Rainbolt)

Loachapoka boogies for the weekend

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 21

Get ready to boogie, Auburn.

Leonard in his first court appearance in Lee County. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, OA News)

Desmonte Leonard makes first court appearance, lawyer speaks

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 14

Alleged shooter Desmonte Leonard made his first court appearance earlier today.

Harvey Updyke is accused of poisoning the Toomer's Oaks after the 2010 Iron Bowl.

Looking ahead to Lee County's Updyke trial

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | June 14

The Harvey Updyke Jr. trial is set to begin June 19 or 20 for the poisoning of Toomer's Corner oak trees. The trial will be held at the Lee County Justice Center.

13-year-old Kevin Lazenby of Opelika misspells the word "hortulan" in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. This was his last spelling competition. (Contributed)

Lee County champion ends spelling career at nationals

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 7

Opelika High School rising freshman Kevin Lazenby's decorated spelling career came to an end Thursday, May 31, as the 13-year-old was eliminated in the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.

Baha'i Club encourages equality one film at a time

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 7

The Auburn Baha'i Club encourages spiritual unity through "Education Under Fire"

Coalition opposing immigration law outlines plans of attacking it

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 7

A plan to fight Alabama's new immigration law, H.B. 658, has been set into motion by a collective of approximately 200 local, regional and national organizations.

Eric Harshbarger's talents in Lego building helped him recreate some of the most iconic landmarks such as R2-D2 and Samford Hall (pictured above). (Courtesy of Rebecca Croomes)

One block at a time

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | May 31

Auburn resident uses Legos to build a career out of a hobby and lay a foundation for success

Audiology program travels to Guatemala, promotes treatment

By Summer Austin / WRITER | May 31

A Guatemalan mother cries as her 3-year-old daughter says "Mama!" for the first time.

New barbecue restaurant adds 'seoul' to local cuisine

By John Burns / WRITER | May 31

Everyone has his or her favorite barbecue recipes, but sometimes it might be nice to mix it up and try something new.

Voting took place at Loachapoka's town hall. (Anna Claire Conrad / COPY EDITOR)

Fear of fire fee losing election extinguished

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | May 29

The special election for the increase and renewal of the fire fee in Lee County was held today, May 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the town hall in Loachapoka.

Quay Banks, getting out of one of Wal-Mart's 18-wheelers. (Courtesy of Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR)

Wal-Mart Heart

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 24

Kai, Quay and Jared were escorted out of the 18-wheelers and were helped down the hallway into the Walmart Distribution Center in Opelika Wednesday afternoon.

Rheta Grimsley Johnson's fifth book focuses on Hank Williams' effect on his fans. (CONTRIBUTED)

Renowned journalist Rheta Grimsley Johnson to showcase book at Hank Williams Music Festival

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 17

Almost 60 years later, he's still an inspiration.

Auburn professor leads research team in classifying Auburn Tiger Trapdoor Spider

By Summer Austin / WRITER | May 17

It didn't take a bite from a radioactive spider to give Jason Bond, biological sciences professor and director of the Auburn University Museum of Natural History, the superpowers of thorough research, diligent work ethic and speedy fieldwork results.

Laurel Schweers has been taking photographs since she was 6 years old. (Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor)

Looking through the lens of Laurel

By Leighton Lindstrom / WRITER | April 26

From a young age, fairy tales and Disney royalty encourage children to follow their dreams.

Keep it 'All In' post-graduation

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | April 26

Everything is new after graduation. New jobs come with new homes with new roommates in new towns, but Meredith MacLean, senior in supply chain management, said she's not finished with the Auburn experience.

The entrance to Bloodhound Bar & Restaurant enhances the Southern atmosphere also found inside. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Bacon, bourbon and bands

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | April 26

Three hand-carved bison skulls imported from Bali overlook a mahogany bar, while servers in black T-shirts printed with the words "bacon and bourbon" race around a large, dimly lit restaurant.

Donate to save waste

By Susan Ann Cook / WRITER | April 26

With the end of spring semester comes the abundance of vehicles waiting to haul students' belongings from campus, as well as the closely monitored trash containers overflowing with items students deem unusable.