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Voters cast ballots in House District 79 Republican primary

September 13

Voters head to the poll today.

One-Stop Shop: Meet the House District 79 Republican candidates

September 9

Get to know the Republican candidate for House District 79 before you vote Sept. 13.

UPDATE: Campus shooting at AUM leaves one nonstudent injured

September 9

AUM Police are still investigating the shooting.

Candidates tackle money in politics at forum

September 7

PAC money was a topic of discussion at Wednesday's forum.

City Council tables biennial budget approval

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 7

The budget approval will reappear at the next September council meeting.

House candidate Joe Lovvorn believes in small town values

September 7

Most people's hometown at least has a traffic light or two.

'Because This is Auburn' campaign reaches $1 billion goal

By Staff Report | September 6

Auburn is the first university in the state to raise $1 billion in a comprehensive fundraising campaign, according to a University release. Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University, which was launched April 18, 2015, reached its goal more than a year earlier than projected.

Auburn collects community input for northwest plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | September 6

Residents and community leaders met to brainstorm for a neighborhood plan.

Heritage association remembers "The Crescent" rail line

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 6

“The Crescent” passenger rail line had a long history in Auburn.

Lovvorn refunds $10,000 campaign donation

September 6

Lovvorn originally received the donation in July, but it violated IRS regulations.

Republican candidates for House District 79 talk trust, issues in forum

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 6

Candidates were asked how they would comply with ethics laws, among other topics.

Libertarian Auburn student announces candidacy for House seat

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | September 6

An Auburn economics student is in the process of collecting signatures to get on the ballot to run for Auburn's House District 79 as a Libertarian.

Sandy Toomer hopes the second time's the charm

September 6

Auburn entrepreneur Sandy Toomer said it wasn't a hard decision to leave corporate life for missionary work because, for him, wealth has never been a top priority.

There's a millennial option in the Republican primary

September 6

As a 33-year-old father, local attorney and businessman, Brett Smith said he was surprised when he discovered his assigned generation class.

A House candidate attacking from the center

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | September 6

Auburn real estate broker Jay Conner said he wants to give all of the citizens in the district a voice in the House.

Greenway, canoe put-in planned for new Saugahatchee Creek park

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 5

Plans for a new greenway park along Auburn's Saugahatchee Creek may soon come to realization.

Police stand by description of Boarts after family provides toxicology report

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 2

A toxicology report shows Melissa was prescribed the medications listed on the toxicology report aside from ibuprofen.

Second suspect arrested in Gay Street shooting

By Staff Report | September 2

A second suspect was arrested today in connection with Sunday's shooting.