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The State Press

Goodwin says robbery 'was not my idea.'

By Susan Ann Cook / WRITER | April 13

According to his testimony, read this afternoon, Antonio Goodwin admitted he was present for the March 2011 armed robbery of a mobile home in Conway Acres.

The State Press

Goodwin trial continues

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | April 12

The trial of Antonio Goodwin continued for the third day today as the court heard testimonies from a victim and three police officers involved in detaining the defendant.

The Auburn Plainsman

Dyer testifies in Goodwin case

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 12

The prosecution continued its case against Antonio Goodwin Wednesday, bringing in former Auburn running back Michael Dyer.

The Auburn Plainsman

People of the Plains

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 12

An Auburn student is staring in a Style Network reality television show called "The Amandas." Elton John played a concert in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum in 1973.These articles have no relation at first glance, but they both have two common themes: Auburn University and they can be found on the home page of TheWarEagleReader.com headed by editor Jeremy Henderson.

The Auburn Plainsman

Trustee selection comes to close

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | April 12

After more than a year of nomination, selection, controversy and re-nomination, the Auburn University Board of Trustees is at full strength.

Carly Parker has been fighting mesenchymal chondrosarcoma since she was 7 years old. (Courtesy of Miki Parker)

Fun run helps 11-year-old fight cancer

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | April 12

Carly Marie Parker, 11, loves pointe ballet, her little sister, Ava, and watching Animal Planet, but beneath the surface is Parker's four-and-a-half year battle with cancer.

The Auburn Plainsman

Opelika stores stay open late with 13th biannual On the Tracks

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | April 12

Opelika is preparing for a night of food, wine and live music in its historic downtown at the 13th biannual "On the Tracks."

Chandler Jones and his band, Adventure the Great, will be one of the performances Saturday at Pebble Hill as part of The Gnu's Room's music festival. (Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER)

Music festival features local bands

By Syndey Callis / WRITER | April 12

The Gnu's Room is leaving its tight quarters and aisles of bookshelves to host a music festival on the lawn at Pebble Hill from 2-11 p.m. Saturday.

The Auburn Plainsman

Library hosts $5 dinner, movie

By Heather Allen / WRITER | April 12

Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library in Opelika is celebrating National Library Week with a variety of free events for children and adults.

The Auburn Plainsman

Prosecution begins their case against Antonio Goodwin

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 11

After the jury was selected in the Antonio Goodwin trial, opening statements were made and the prosecution began their case yesterday at the Lee County Justice Center.

The Auburn Plainsman

Summer jobs in the city

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | April 10

The city is advertising part-time job openings for students interested in staying in Auburn for the summer.

The Auburn Plainsman

Jule Collins Smith Museum to host Art in the Garden

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | April 8

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art's signature fundraiser will be held April 14 starting at 4:30 p.m.

Katie Guthier, right, sophomore in industrial engineering and Spanish, and Michael Lambert, junior in wildlife ecology and management, face off for the quaffle, a ball in play in the mythical sport of quidditch from the Harry Potter series. In the last decade, qudditch has been adapted and played at colleges across the U.S. Engineers Without Borders will be hosting a quidditch tournament April 21 to raise funds for the "Bolivia Project." (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Quidditch for Quesimpuco

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | April 5

Fans of the Harry Potter series will soon get their chance to relive childhood fantasies by participating in a tournament of quidditch.

The Auburn Plainsman

Campus drop-off locations under review

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After numerous complaints regarding an increase in ticketing on campus, SGA and Parking Services are considering on-campus locations for students to legally be dropped off.

(File photo)

Auburn Community Tennis Association hosts mixer

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | April 5

For those interested in meeting new people while getting active this spring, the Auburn Community Tennis Association will host its monthly Friday night tennis mixer at 6:30 p.m. at the Yarbrough Tennis Center.

Rebecca Walker-Jones is the coordinator of Opelika Unplugged, which kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. at the Event Center Downtown. (Courtesy of Rebecca Walker-Jones)

Singers, songwriters show their skills in Opelika

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 5

She used to host talents like George Michael.Today, Rebecca Walker-Jones, a native of England who now lives in Auburn, is working with the Event Center Downtown in Opelika to hold a monthly event called Opelika Unplugged.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn chapter of Alabama Arise seeks lower grocery tax

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | April 5

If you have ever noticed the total at the grocery store to be higher than you calculated, that may be due in part to Alabama's grocery tax.

The Auburn Plainsman

Keeping community active in April

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | April 5

Junior League of Lee County sponsors sixth 5K Walk & Run

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn student charged with sex crimes in Missouri

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 5

Lee Bradberry, senior in human development and family studies, was arrested Monday on a fugitive from justice warrant, according to the Auburn Police Division.

Sheila Eckman has served as a member of the Auburn City Council for nine and a half years. She will continue her service to the city on the Lee County Commission. (Courtesy of Sheila Eckman)

People of the Plains

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | April 5

While Sheila Eckman may be known citywide for her service and dedication to Auburn, it is her personal relationships and representation of her constituents that characterize her presence in the Auburn area.