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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.

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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.