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The door to the Auburn Police Division on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Police ask for help identifying harassment suspect

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 8

APD said the suspect was described as a Black male of average build and approximately 5-foot-8 wearing a white shirt, dark-colored medical mask, a dark-colored do-rag, dark shorts and socks and no shoes.

Another one: Auburn picks up Georgia transfer WR Demetris Robertson

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 8

Wide receiver Demetris Robertson, former Georgia Bulldog, will be heading to The Plains for his sixth and final year of eligibility.

Auburn lands 3-star safety Caleb Wooden

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 8

Caleb Wooden, a 3-star safety out of Archer High School in Gwinnett County Georgia, committed to Auburn on Twitter Thursday morning. Wooden is the younger brother of Colby Wooden, sophomore defensive end for the Tigers.

Auburn Council member sues City and 13 employees over short-term rental restrictions

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 30

Ward 5 City Council member Steven Dixon has filed a lawsuit against the City of Auburn and City employees over short-term rental restrictions, according to a press release sent from Dixon Wednesday morning.

Gogue Center fall performances to include Dawes, Kenny G, Beach Boys

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 29

Performers such as Dawes, Patti LaBelle and the Beach Boys will take the stage at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center this fall, per an announcement from Auburn University Tuesday morning.

Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes

Former district attorney pleads guilty to perjury, using office for personal gain

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 24

Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes pleaded guilty to two felony counts on the second day of his trial, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursda

City looking to add more public art to downtown Auburn

By Emalyn Daniell | Writer | June 24

The City of Auburn is planning to work with downtown businesses to add more public art to the City.

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EAMC's freestanding emergency department to begin operation Wednesday

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 22

East Alabama Medical Center’s new Freestanding Emergency Department, located in EAMC’s also new Auburn Medical Pavilion, will begin operation on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 a.m.

Lee County sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man after nearly two-hour standoff

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 19

A young man died after being shot by Lee County sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning. Jeff Melvin, 20, pointed a shotgun at law enforcement before deputies fired multiple rounds at him, according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Risk of tornadoes, flooding in Lee County on Saturday

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 19

Lee County is under a tornado watch from 9:35 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Former Tiger Transit driver convicted of sexual abuse

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 18

A former Tiger Transit driver was found guilty of sexual abuse by a Lee County jury on Friday after he was accused of allowing one of his former coworkers to rape and sodomize an unconscious 18-year-old Auburn University student.

'The epitome of what a teacher should be'

By Virginia Speirs | June 17

Kimberly Johnson, eighth grade study skills teacher at Auburn Junior High, was announced as one of four finalists for the Alabama Teacher of the Year award.

Trustees approve Quad dorm renovation, airport expansion

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 11

The meeting, held in the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, was the second to be held in person since the beginning of the pandemic.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue speaks during a reception celebrating his legacy on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

AU President Jay Gogue announces plans to retire

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 11

Gogue said at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting that he is looking to leave the position soon, suggesting that the Trustees begin a search for a new president.

Liberal arts dean leaving position to join professorial faculty

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 9

Effective July 1, Joe Aistrup, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and professor of political science, will transition to a faculty position in the department of political science, per an email from the dean’s office sent to all faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants in the college.