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The road-widening project on West Glen Avenue, between Donahue Drive and North College Street should be completed by the end of August. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Roadwork on Glenn Avenue to be completed by the end of August

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | July 16

The road-widening project on West Glenn Avenue, between Donahue Drive and North College Street should be completed by the end of August, according to Auburn Director of Public Works Jeff Ramsey.

The Auburn University Club's new look is under new ownership. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn University Club undergoes makeover

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | July 15

New ownership has brought about a new look for the Auburn University Club located on Yarbrough Farms Boulevard just past the intersection at Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.

Twenty-year-old junior in industrial engineering and native of Pelham, Ala. Dalta Garrett was killed in a four-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 in Macon County near Tuskegee on Tuesday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m (Contributed)

University mourns student killed in accident

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | July 12

"Dalta had the heart of a lion, and her fiery spirit ignited mine whenever I was in her midst," said Daniel Barnes, cadet in the United States Air Force ROTC at Auburn University in a letter to the Garrett family.

Desmonte Leonard is escorted into the Lee County Justice Center Wednesday afternoon for his preliminary hearing regarding the June 9 shooting. (Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER)

Capital murder case moved to grand jury

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 11

Lee County District Judge Russell K. Bush decided after a preliminary hearing on Wednesday that enough probable cause exists to send the case of accused Auburn triple-murderer Desmonte Leonard before a grand jury.

Garrett was a Superior Performer, graduating in the top 20 percent of her U.S. Air Force cadet class. (Contributed)

Pelham mourns death of Auburn student Dalta Garrett

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 10

A four-vehicle car crash on Interstate 85 claimed the life of 20-year-old Auburn student Dalta Danielle Garrett Tuesday July 3 three miles south of Tuskegee.

(Breaking) Severe thunderstorm warning for Lee County

July 10

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lee, Russell and Chambers County until 6:30 p.m.

Vice President of Research Dr. John Mason spoke before a congressional subcommittee on June 27 about the impact and role of U.S. research universities. (Courtesy of Charles Votaw Photography)

Auburn Vice President of Research testifies before Congress

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 7

Auburn University's Vice President of Research Dr. John Mason was invited to speak before a congressional subcommittee last week to testify about the impact and role of research universities in the United States.

In Forbes' 2012 rankings of "The Best Small Places for Business and Careers," Auburn was ranked no. 17 out of 100 in the country.

Auburn one of best small cities for business, according to Forbes

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 5

The loveliest village on the Plains is now also one of the most successful.

Severe storm strikes down power lines along Interstate-85

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 5

Severe storms along with hail have been reported in Lee County.

NCAA Football 13 first to take the field

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | July 4

Instead of waiting until Sept. 1 for Auburn's return to the gridiron, fans will have the to opportunity to put the game in their own hands with the release of EA Sports "NCAA Football 13" on Tuesday, July 10.

The AU Medical Clinic is urging anyone experiencing symptoms of tuberculosis to come in for testing or to see a local physician as soon as possible. (Courtesy of auburn.edu)

UPDATE: All 39 people test negative for TB

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | June 28

Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed all 39 people that were tested on campus for Tuberculosis have negative results.

Tiger Transit, contracted by Groome Transport, has been serving as a means of alternative transportation for Auburn students for more than eight years. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

On, and off, the road again

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | June 28

Tiger Transit employees say they are not receiving over-time pay.

Accused Auburn triple-murderer Leonard has first hearing set

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 27

On July 11, a Lee County judge will decide if enough evidence exists to bring the case of the alleged Auburn shooter before a grand jury.

Robertson's release from hospital means another charge for Leonard

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 27

Shooting victim John Robertson has been released from UAB hospital, according to Auburn Police Detective Captain Tom Stofer.

Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a robbery in March 2011. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Yawn...Updyke trial delayed again

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 25

The Auburn community has been helplessly dragged in and out of the courtroom this week, fueled by the fires of investigative reporting and the final say of the justice system.

Harvey Updyke walking to the Lee County courthouse June 20. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Updyke trial delayed, continuance issued

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 21

Harvey Updyke's trial has been delayed in the wake of the publicity stemming from Andrew Yawn's recent article in The Auburn Plainsman.

Everett Wess denies that Harvey Updyke ever made a confession to The Plainsman. (Courtesy of al.com)

Updyke's lawyer denies confession ever made to Yawn

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 21

The first three days of the Harvey Updyke proceedings have been pretty hot and cold when it comes to attention grabbing moments.

Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a trailer robbery in March 2011. (Courtesy of Vasha Hunt, Opelika-Auburn News)

Goodwin sentenced

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 21

Former Auburn football player sentenced to 15 years in prison

Updyke confessed his guilt Tuesday at the Lee County Justice Center during a recess of the jury selection for his upcoming trial. Credit: Vasha Hunt/Opelika-Auburn News/Pool.

Updyke confesses to Plainsman: 'Did I do it? Yes.'

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 20

It didn't happen on a stand, in a courthouse, before a judge or in front of a jury of his peers: Harvey Updyke admitted his guilt before the trial even began.

Antonio Goodwin found guilty of first-degree robbery

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief and Andrew Yawn / Community Editor | June 19

Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was found guilty of first-degree robbery and sentenced to serve 180 months in prison for a robbery in March of 2011.