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Gene Chizik said he is doing "whatever I can" for the victims and their families.

Chizik addresses media for first time since shooting

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 12

In Auburn coach Gene Chizik's first press conference since the deaths of Demario Pitts and former Auburn football players Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips, he emphasized one thing above all else: this is not about football.

Ladarious Phillips, Edward Christian, Demario Pitts funerals announced

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR, Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 12

The funeral arrangements for Ladarious Phillips, Edward Christian and Demario Pitts were announced earlier today.

Desmonte Leonard, 22, of Montgomery, wanted for fatally shooting three people, including two former Auburn University football players, and wounding another three people during a party at the University Heights apartment complex on the night of June 9.

Police expand manhunt to include alleged Auburn shooter accomplice

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 12

Police are now expanding the manhunt for alleged Auburn shooter, Desmonte Leonard, to include an accomplice.

Auburn police chief says reports of wrong house false, search continues for Desmonte Leonard

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief, Melody Kitchens / Managing Editor, Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 12

The search of the Montgomery home thought to be occupied by alleged shooter Desmonte Leonard has been postponed.

Authorities leave, postpone search of Montgomery home

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR, TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 12

The search of the Montgomery home thought to be occupied by alleged shooter Desmonte Leonard has been postponed.

Auburn Police, U.S. Marshals, local authorities surround home in east Montgomery

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | June 11

An Auburn Police cruiser is among multiple authorities surrounding a Montgomery home in what could be in connection with Saturday night's triple homicide that occurred at the University Heights apartment complex in Auburn.

Two men arrested in connection with Auburn triple homicide

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | June 11

Two men have been arrested in suspected connection to the University Heights shooting that occurred late Saturday, June 9.

Photo of Gabriel Thomas, arrested for allegedly providing false information to police and hindering prosecution. (Courtesy of montgomerysheriff.com)

3 dead, 3 injured in University Heights shooting

By Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 10

Former Auburn football players Ed Christian, Ladarious Phillips and Auburn resident Demario Pitts were shot and killed Saturday night at University Heights apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive.

Auburn awaits an official statement from city officials after a shooting at University Heights apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive Saturday night. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Two dead, several injured in apartment shooting

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR and Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 10

Two former Auburn football players have been confirmed dead in an apartment shooting early this morning. A press conference has been scheduled for 1 p.m.

Slade and Katie Ponder, both Auburn alumni, wed on Samford lawn on May 26. (Courtesy of FlipFlopFoto)

War Damn Wedding

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 7

First War Eagle Wedding supported by Auburn community

Matthew Barnes films a scene in the Telfair Peet Theatre computer lab on May 17. (Courtesy of Alessio Summerfield)

Lights, camera, Auburn

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | May 31

Theatre professor Christopher Qualls directs "The Ugliest Dog In The World" with a majority of the scenes filmed on Auburn's campus

Murphey Coy consults Dr. Mark Bonnell before his surgery on April 9, 2009, at the Gill Heart Institute in Lexington, Ky. (Courtesy of Allie Garza of the The Kentucky Kernal)

A change of heart

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | May 24

Graduate student Murphey Coy was a VMI lacrosse commit in 2007 until an unexpected diagnosis changed his life forever.

More cable-bilities

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 24

Cable company merger between WOW! and Knology promises upgrades and more options for the company and its customers

Lee County posts third lowest unemployment rate in the state

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 24

Gov. Robert Bentley issued a press release on May 18 announcing that Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to 7.2 percent, the lowest unemployment rate seen in the state since November 2008, before the recession.

Opponents of H.B. 56 say state's revisions leave much to be desired

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | May 24

Gov. Robert Bentley signed into law House Bill 658, a rewrite of the immigration law H.B. 56 on Friday.

Fulbright recipient to teach in France

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 24

Many recent graduates are struggling to find employment, but Hanna Gordon is not like most college graduates.

Board of Education cuts more than just money

By Ben Croomes | Opinions Editor | May 24

The Lee County Board of Education cut $1 million from its fiscal budget last Tuesday to make up for the loss of federally allocated funds.

Fire fee vote set for Lee County

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | May 24

On May 29, residents of Lee County have the chance to increase and renew the fire fee set to expire in August 2013.

AURIC uses anti-tumor drug to research skin cancer cure

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 17

One of the scariest words in the English language is cancer.

Wire Road traffic signal repair plan set to bid

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | May 8

A plan to synchronize six streetlights on Wire Road is in place and expected to bid to potential companies on May 10, following a road work-related wiring disruption last week.