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$2.5 million pedestrian safety lawsuit settled out of court

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | January 27

Walton Law Firm just closed what Trip Walton called "the biggest case in the history of Lee County," resulting in $2.5 million for his client.

Potential partnership announced during Opelika chamber breakfast

By William White / Opelika-Auburn News | January 27

Opelika Chamber of Commerce members and guests got to hear it first at breakfast Tuesday."I get to make a new announcement," said Freida Hill, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.

Cade Kistler rides his bicyle across campus. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

City pedals forward with bicycling initiative

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | January 27

Whether it's for commuting, fitness or fun, the number of Auburn residents choosing to ride bikes has increased in recent years, along with the city's response.

Opelika considers red light cameras

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | January 27

The Opelika city administration is in the process of initiating a legislative act that would allow the installation of red light cameras at dangerous intersections.

I-85 exit 50 under construction

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | January 27

Starting Jan. 31, a section of Cox Road will be closed, and construction will begin on Auburn's third I-85 interchange.The new interchange will be exit 50 and should be completed by July 1, 2012.

Auburn's businesses in the off season

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | January 27

During the spring semester, football-oriented businesses must depend on other services and products to stay in business.

New Heisman on the plains

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | January 27

Heisman's will replace Calypso's Sports Bar and Grill

D. Mark Mitchell hosts "On the Mark," a weekday morning show that discusses local high school sports. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

People of the Plains

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | January 27

Voice of the Bulldogs carries on despite physical struggle

Jan. 1, James McLaughlin became the municipal court judge, seeing cases that address misdemeanors and violations where the punishment does not exceed $500 or one year in jail. (Maria Iampietro / Associate photo Editor)

Auburn native appointed as new municipal court judge

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | January 27

People heading to court in Auburn for DUI or traffic violations will now come face-to-face with Judge James McLaughlin.

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is located on South College Street. It opened in 2003. (FILE PHOTO)

Three renowned exhibits to be displayed at JCSM

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | January 27

February marks the opening of three new exhibits at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Auburn's Morgan Toles drives to the basket during the first half of play. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Women's basketball comes up short against No. 5 Tennessee

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 23

Senior guard Alli Smalley and sophomore guard Blanche Alverson paced the Tigers with 15 points each, but the women's basketball team came up short against No. 5 Tennessee, losing 53-73.

Auburn parties like a champion

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 22

BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare

Auburn's Josh Wallace puts up a shot late in the second half. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Men's basketball falls short to Gators

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

Auburn (7-11, 0-4) pushed Florida (14-4, 3-1 SEC) to its limit, holding the Gators to just 28.3 percent field goal shooting, but it proved to be not enough as the Tigers lost 45-40 in the Auburn Arena.

Aubie and Mr. Penny do push-ups during a pep rally in Glendale, Ariz., after he was given an all-expense-paid trip. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Glendale meets Mr. Penny

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | January 20

Community raises $9,600 to send Johnny Richmond to the BCS National Championship

Study reveals danger-soaked side of drinking games

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | January 20

Drinking games, a staple of the college lifestyle, may provide danger as well as fun."The biggest danger with drinking games is that you lose control over how much you're drinking," said Chris Correia, associate professor of psychology.

Auburn coach Gene Chizik with the Coaches' Trophy. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Tigers celebrate historic season

By Eric Yabor / WRITER | January 20

Auburn fans are preparing to party like it's 1957 as the football team brings home the Coaches' Trophy Saturday.

Henry Stern, a Holocaust survivor and Opelika resident, sits at the "Darkness into Life" art exhibit in Opelika Thursday. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Holocaust survivors art exhibit comes to opelika

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | January 20

"Never Again."These are the key words that speak the message of the "Darkness Into Life" art exhibit featured at the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library in Opelika.

City Council discusses black representation

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | January 20

Tensions arose at a recent meeting of the Auburn City Council when Councilman Arthur L. Dowdell addressed the council with a list of challenges his constituents wanted to communicate to the city.

Manager Scott Warren said he would eventually like to reopen the bar in the back of the restaurant. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Zazu changes menu, adds trivia to draw college crowd

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

Many students struggle to decide where to go eat, and Zazu is trying to make that decision easier.The restaurant, located on East Magnolia Avenue, has been known as one of the ritzier places in Auburn since its opening in 2007.

Circuit Court Judge Chris Hughes was elected last year after practicing law for 20 years. He grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn University. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

People of the Plains

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | January 20

Circuit Court Judge Chris Hughes is optimistic about justice system