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UPDATE: Man identified in weekend homicide investigation

By Staff Report | February 29

The Auburn Police Division said in a press release it responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the road near an abandoned trailer park Saturday, Feb.27 at 2:20 p.m.

City of Auburn reaches settlement with student housing developer

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

The Auburn City Council will consider a settlement with Landmark Properties, a developer, at its meeting Tuesday, March 1. The council has met in several executive sessions to discuss threatened litigation against the city. Landmark Properties is the developer for The Standard at Auburn, a student housing project proposed for the corner of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street. The site is in the city's urban core which, along with the entire city, has been under a moratorium on new student housing since Dec.

Alabama could catapult Trump to the presidential nomination

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 29

After years of being basically ignored by presidential candidates, the Alabama Republican primary is important this year.

Auburn professors examine condition of Alabama’s banking industry

By Staff Report | February 29

A comprehensive study of Alabama’s banking industry released by faculty in Auburn University’s Raymond J.

Auburn nursing dean hosting golf outing to benefit animal-assisted therapy program

By Staff Report | February 29

Auburn University School of Nursing Dean Gregg Newschwander is hosting a golf outing to raise funds for an alternative therapy area in the school’s new building, currently being constructed on campus, according to a University press release.  The event will be held on Friday, March 11, at Opelika’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. The specialized area in the new building will serve the school’s animal-assisted therapy program, Canines Assisting Rehabilitation and Education, or CAREing Paws, the release states. Assistant Professor Stuart Pope started the program four years ago as a way for students to learn about animal-assisted therapy through classroom teaching and hands-on clinical experiences. The program works with two dogs: Miller, a golden retriever, and Choa, a yellow Labrador retriever, for therapy visits. “The program made me realize the important role animals, especially dogs, can play in people’s lives,” said Audrey Pattillo, senior in nursing, in the release. “They bring feelings of love and companionship that cannot be fulfilled from anything else.

'Stump for Trump' bus rolls onto campus, draws supporters and protesters

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 29

Trump supporters — and protesters — gathered in the field across from the Medical Clinic today to greet the "Stump for Trump" campaign bus.

Clinton scolds Alabama Republicans in her visit to Miles College

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 29

Clinton's campaign held a Get Out the Vote event at the gymnasium of Miles College in the Birmingham suburb of Fairfield.

Brandon Hughes hopes to help people as district attorney

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 29

Brandon Hughes said he saw a need for change in the Lee County District Attorney’s Office, so he decided to take matters into his own hands by running for office.

Former Auburn SGA president seeks to unseat incumbent senator

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 28

Jonathan McConnell is challenging one of the most experienced Alabama politicians, Sen. Richard Shelby, but McConnell got his start in politics in Auburn University’s SGA.

Rubio visits Alabama, says the Republican Party is in a fight for the conservative movement

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 27

Rubio made the comments at Samford University's Wright Center for a presidential candidate forum hosted by Yellowhammer News Saturday, Feb. 27.

Democrat Charles Nana seeks election to senate for Alabama

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | February 27

Charles Nana, 2016 Democratic candidate to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate, came to the United States from West Africa with only $428 in his pocket. 

Injury doesn't stop Crumpton, Democratic candidate for senate

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | February 27

After a life-changing injury, Ron Crumpton realized he wanted to get involved in government. A Pelham, Alabama, native, Crumpton sustained a back injury as a landscaper for a local bowling alley.

Richard Shelby runs for sixth term as senator

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

Richard Shelby has been in Alabama politics for a long time, and he said that's his biggest selling point.

Five pieces of Alabama legislation to watch

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 26

The Alabama Republican Party is wasting no time in taking advantage of their super-majority in both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

Students sound off for Higher Education Day

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

The sound of cheers and marching band music came from approximately 2,000 college students who rallied for higher education funding in front of the Alabama Statehouse for the annual Higher Education Day.

Keshia Knight Pulliam from 'Cosby Show' to speak at University

By Staff Report | February 26

Keshia Knight Pulliam will be the keynote speaker for the Multicultural Center's Women's HERstory Month event Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom at Auburn University, according to a University press release. The event is free and open to the public.

Auburn educator, Larry DiChiara, wants to bring conservative values to Washington

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 26

He was a special education teacher, basketball, principal and superintendent for 34 years in the Auburn area, and he believes this background gives him the leadership qualities necessary to represent Alabama's Third District.

Jesse Smith's journey from poverty leads him to run for U.S. House of Representatives

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | February 26

Nearly 24 years after Jesse Smith made it out of the projects, he still remembers his early years, and they are the driving force behind his campaign to represent Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S.