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South seeks speedy trains

Taking the train may make a comeback as a more popular travel option, but in a different form than has been seen in the past.Alabama joined six other states to form a coalition to develop a form of high-speed intercity rail connectivity in the Southeast.High-speed rail transportation is a passenger train that can reach speeds up to 150 miles per hour."Top speeds would likely be reached only on specially designed and dedicated tracks," said Jim Plott of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

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Grant lets states 'Race to the Top'

By Davis Potter / WRITER | February 4

The state has submitted an application for approximately $180 million in "Race to the Top" funds that would help improve education and innovation in public schools.The grant will be taken from the $4.35 billion set aside for federal education money as part of the stimulus bill, according to U.S.

Group brings art to the 'layman'

By Ashley Marks / WRITER | February 4

A new non-profit arts organization moved in behind the glass of downtown Auburn.The arts-based group, the Layman Group, opened its first location in downtown Auburn.The office is located on the top floor of Behind the Glass boutique.The Layman Group began in fall 2009.The group held its open-house party Friday.

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Poet reads poems, finds way out of labyrinth at Gnu's Room

By Nicole Emmett / WRITER | February 4

Scott Wilkerson, a poet and theorist, enthusiastically shared poetry from his new book "Threading Stone" at Gnu's Room Saturday night.The 22 listeners sat shoulder to shoulder in the bookstore as they sipped coffee and made requests for poems.Wilkerson's book is the second publication of Auburn-based publisher New Plains Press."I am delighted, of course, to be one of the first, but it is also an extraordinary amount of pressure," Wilkerson said.John Summerfield, creator and owner of Summerfield Publishing/New Plains Press, said he was impressed in a strange way when he came across Wilkerson's poetry."He invited me to his classroom to read my poetry," Summerfield said, "and that's when he let me know he was a poet and I read his manuscript."Summerfield said he and Wilkerson differ in the poets they admire, but they respect each other's work.Summerfield said he has known Wilkerson for three years and they have developed a great relationship."Scott is a funny guy, a wonderful poet and a great orator," Summerfield said.Wilkerson, a self-pro-claimed jokester, is a professor at Columbus State University who teaches English Composition and Creative Writing.He has written poetry for 20 years.

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Council closes College Street for Big Event

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 4

A representative from the SGA made an announcement about the Big Event during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.The Big Event, which includes community service-based projects, will begin Saturday at 8 a.m.Since it is taking place Saturday morning, the City council agreed to close College Street, in between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue, for the event.The SGA will be holding a blood drive Feb.

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Alabama Elected Officials Hit the Textbooks

By Anna Schierholz / WRITER | January 28

Alabama elected officials will be heading back to the classroom for mandatory ethics training because of a bill passed by a House committee.Legislators, mayors, city council members, lobbyists and county commissioners will be some of the officials required to attend the training classes.The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill presented by Rep.

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Program attempts to 'Scale Back Alabama'

By Jake Mastroianni / WRITER | January 28

For those who have made weight loss one of their New Year's resolutions, Scale Back Alabama may be able to help.Until tomorrow, people can go to various locations to weigh in and enter into the contest. This is the fourth year Alabama has conducted the program and representatives say its success grows each year

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Obama's First State of The Union Address

By Jillian Clair / STAFF REPORTER | January 28

President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union address Jan. 27.Obama focused on economic reform, innovation and bipartisan cooperation.Obama acknowledged the unpopularity of the bank bailout, but said it was necessary to keep the nation from going further into recession.

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Cake, lace, flowers

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | January 28

Call it a passion. Call it an obsession. Call it wedding planning. Those planning their bigday had plenty to be passionate about and obsess over Saturday at the Qantum Communications bridal expo at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center.

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