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Opelika psychiatrist arrested on allegations of distribution of controlled substance

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 11

The DEA arrested an Opelika psychiatrist on Thursday on allegations of unlawful distribution of controlled substances. He will have an initial appearance in court this afternoon. 

UPDATE: Authorities identify additional suspect in viral video of kidnapping

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 10

UPDATE: Demarcus Dawson was identified as a suspect that assisted in the kidnapping and assaults seen in a viral video, police said. Anyone with knowledge on his whereabouts are asked to contact the Opelika Police Department. 

Doctoral student adds to Auburn's list of Fulbright scholars

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 9

A doctoral student in Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, bringing Auburn's total to six this year and 31 over the past 10 academic years.

Emerge changes structure, curriculum for upcoming year

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | July 9

Emerge, Auburn's leadership development program, is going through a curriculum change. There are now three phases to the Emerge curriculum, which is new for the 2019–2020 school year — Explore/Explore Spring, Spark and Transform.

'Hit the ground listening': Gogue prepares for his time as interim president

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 9

From increases in research to significant enrollment growth, the Auburn Family has undoubtedly gone through changes since Gogue’s first stint as president. However, he’s stuck around to see much of the change. In his couple years of retirement, he has served on the City of Auburn’s Industrial Review Board as well as taught a course at Auburn on leadership. 

Trustees officially name Jay Gogue interim president of the University

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 8

BREAKING: The Auburn Board of Trustees officially names Jay Gogue interim president of the University after Steven Leath's departure on June 21. 

Look ahead to Auburn's annual Fourth of July celebration

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | July 3

Here's a preview of how the Auburn community will celebrate the Fourth of July.

Five recent graduates awarded Fulbright scholarships

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 2

Five recent Auburn graduates were awarded Fulbright scholarships, giving Auburn 30 Fulbright scholars over the past 10 academic years.

Auburn man arrested on multiple drug charges

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 2

A 24-year-old Auburn man was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. The Auburn University Office of the Registrar said there is a student with the same name and age as the man who is registered as a junior. 

AU nutrition grad, gymnast Taylor Krippner wins prestigious internship

By Natalia Malinowski | Staff Writer | July 1

Auburn nutrition graduate and gymnast Taylor Krippner landed a prestigious dietetics internship in Houston. 

APD charges 16-year-old with two counts of manslaughter for accident that led to death of Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 1

APD charged a 16-year-old with two counts of manslaughter as a result of an investigation into the car accident that led to the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett. 

Atlanta man arrested on charges related to business burglary

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 27

An Atlanta man was arrested on charges related to a business burglary  on East University Drive in April 2018 in which individuals stole more than $20,000 worth of electronics. More arrests are anticipated. 

Former Auburn President Jay Gogue recommended as interim president

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 23

BREAKING: The Auburn Board of Trustees recommended former Auburn President Jay Gogue as interim president.

Steven Leath departs as Auburn University president

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 21

BREAKING: Auburn University President Steven Leath and members of the Board of Trustees' presidential assessment working group have decided to part ways.

City Council approves Chick-fil-A drive-thru plans

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | June 19

With City Council's approval on Tuesday, the Chick-fil-A on Magnolia Avenue increase its drive-thru capacity from 12 cars to 36 as well as an increase of the parking lot. 

Auburn Board of Trustees express support for football-only facility

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 7

The Auburn University board of trustees expressed support for a multi-million dollar football performance facility at the meeting on Friday, and head coach Gus Malzahn attended the meeting to thank the trustees in their support.

Report: Teenager tells police he fell asleep before hitting vehicle with Rod, Paula Bramblett

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 6

The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Rod and Paula Bramblett told police he fell asleep before the accident and does not remember what happened, according to the traffic crash report filed by the Auburn Police Division and released to Opelika-Auburn News through an open-records request. 

Auburn University listed as defendant in lawsuit refiled by Muscogee (Creek) Nation

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | June 6

Auburn University was named one of the defendants in a lawsuit refiled on Wednesday, alleging the construction of a casino and hotel in Wetumpka, Alabama, desecrated sacred burial grounds and removed cultural artifacts.