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Judge denies new trial for former House speaker

October 19

The motion was automatically denied in September, but Walker wanted to address concerns of juror misconduct.

Boarts family, supporters confront City Council about footage, belongings of Melissa Boarts

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | October 18

The Boarts family and several supporters confronted the Auburn City Council.

Local political figures assess the vice presidential candidates

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 18

The vice presidents have mostly escaped scandals plaguing both presidential candidates recently.

Rep. Mike Rogers will still vote for Donald Trump

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | October 14

Rogers is still planning to vote for Donald Trump, but his reelection opponent said its concerning.

Lucy Baxley, Alabama's first female lieutenant governor, dies at 78

October 14

Lucy Baxley, Alabama's first female lieutenant governor, died Friday in Birmingham.

Opelika man arrested on drug trafficking, fleeing charges

By Staff Report | October 14

Evidence recovered from the scene totaled 6.5 pounds of marijuana and a "quantity of currency."

Pedestrian killed in incident on South College

By Staff Report | October 13

A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on South College Street Wednesday night, marking the second pedestrian death in Auburn in less than a week.

Police arrest suspect in connection with fatal hit and run

By Staff Report | October 12

The APD arrested 24-year-old Nicholas Osceola Dean Lawhon, from Auburn.

Governor issues drought emergency

October 12

The governor issued a no burn order for 46 counties, including Lee County.

Forestry commission issues fire alert for Lee County, 45 other counties

October 10

Burn permits will be limited and issued at the discretion of the state forester

Milo Yiannopoulos speaks at Foy Hall

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | October 10

Milo Yiannopoulos, Breitbart reporter and leader of the “alt-right” movement, came to campus as part of his “Dangerous F*ggot" tour.

Mama Mocha's to expand to Opelika

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | October 9

Auburn coffee shop Mama Mocha's Coffee Emporium is opening a second location.

Lee County Sheriff's Office to use drones

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | October 8

Implementation of the drone technology doesn’t have a set timeline yet, though.

Police search for suspect in fatal hit-and-run

By Staff Report | October 7

A 28-year-old man died last night after being hit by a vehicle on Shelton Mill Road, police said.

Hubbard seeks a new trial --- or acquittal

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | October 6

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard and his attorneys filed a motion Friday requesting Judge Jacob Walker acquit him, dismiss the charges or give him a new trial.

Former house speaker files appeal

October 6

Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard filed an appeal of his felony ethics conviction.

City Council approves beer, wine licenses for Auburn Carmike theatre

October 4

The Auburn City Council approved beer and retail table wine alcohol licenses.

Governor announces new gaming advisory council

October 4

Gov. Robert Bentley Monday announced he would be creating a new Advisory Council on Gaming.