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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.

Deposition kicks off Updyke trial week

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 18

The Updyke trial is just beginning and already tempers are rising.

Communities gather to remember shooting victims taken 'in the prime of their lives'

By Zeke Turrentine/COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 17

Three separate groups of families, friends and communities gathered over the weekend to bid farewell to their slain son, grandson, brother, father, cousin and friend.

Updyke confessed his guilt at the Lee County Justice Center in 2013.

Updyke in 'fragile' health that may affect trial

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 15

Late Thursday night Harvey Updyke's legal team filed a notice with the Lee County Circuit Court saying they had just received word that the accused Toomer's Corner tree poisoner was in poor health that "may affect the defendant's ability to participate in the scheduled proceedings."