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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.

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JT Thor staying in NBA draft, not returning to Auburn

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | June 5

JT Thor's time at Auburn has ended after one season as he will be staying in the NBA Draft, per an announcement from Auburn on Saturday.

EAMC cuts ribbon on new medical pavilion

By My Ly | Podcast Editor | June 4

East Alabama Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut the new Auburn Medical Pavilion in the Auburn Research Park on Friday.

Auburn High defeats Eufaula in spring game

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | May 14

The game against 6A Eufaula marked the end of Auburn High's spring practices.

Buc-ee's looks to add Auburn location off I-85

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

The Auburn City Council will vote on a proposed Buc-ee’s location near Exit 50 on Interstate 85 at its May 18 meeting.

Alabama ends participation in federal pandemic compensation programs

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | May 10

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs, effective June 19.

Nonprofit hopes to bring sustainability to East Alabama

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | May 8

Little USA Solar Farm is a nonprofit startup based in Union Springs, Alabama, working to enrich the community through environmental efforts.

Eli Stove signs with L.A. Chargers as undrafted free agent

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | May 1

Stove signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. He's the third Auburn wide receiver to make it to the pros in this year's draft class.

Broncos select Seth Williams in 6th round of NFL Draft

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | May 1

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams has been selected with the 219th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

K.J Britt drafted by Bucs in 5th round of NFL Draft

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | May 1

Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt is headed to Tampa Bay. The 2020 team captain was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jets select Jamien Sherwood in 5th round of NFL draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 1

Jamien Sherwood has been drafted as the No. 146 overall pick by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

'No criminal act occurred' in relation to suspicious incidents involving white van, APD says

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

The Auburn Police Division investigated reports of a suspicious van downtown offering rides to women and found that no criminal activity occurred.

When Auburn’s fishing team was suspended, he came to their defense

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 7

Joe Durham, a Georgia lawyer and avid fisherman, advocated on behalf of Auburn's bass fishing team following the announcement of their year-long suspension.

AU hires Johnnie Harris as new women's head basketball coach

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 3

Johnnie Harris has been named Auburn's new women's head basketball coach, athletic director Allen Greene announced on Saturday. Harris has 16 years of SEC experience as an assistant and was named the 2018 WBCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.

AU shortens fishing team's suspension

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

Auburn University chose to shorten the Bass Fishing Club’s suspension until April 22, 2021, after a “productive meeting” between the team and the University on Tuesday.