News

President Trump to visit Alabama to survey tornado damage

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 5

The 23 people who were killed by tornadoes in southern Lee County on March 3, 2019, have been identified by Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

Applications now open for SGA assistant vice president, cabinet positions

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | March 4

Now that the Student Government Association executive team has been solidified, applications are open for the assistant vice president and cabinet positions.

Student-ticket system, guest passes discussed at SGA Town Hall

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | March 4

At the SGA Town Hall on athletics and student tickets, panelists discussed challenges of perfecting the student-section experience and the problems affecting that experience.

Officials: Lee County tornado was a mile-wide EF-4 with 170 MPH winds

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The tornado was nearly a mile wide at .87 miles and stayed touched down on the ground for more than 24 miles.

Activist continues Delta Speaker Series with talk on intersectionality

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | March 4

Activist Jordyne Blaise continued the Delta Speaker Series with a focus on intersectionality in leadership.

Fourth-grader first victim identified after tornado outbreak in Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The first victim of Sunday's deadly severe weather has been identified as a fourth grade student at Lee-Scott Academy.

Former transit driver Tony Patillo found guilty of rape, sodomy of an Auburn student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

The jury convicted Patillo of first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy charges. He was also found guilty of a misdemeanor public lewdness charge.

Where you can donate to help tornado survivors

By Staff Report | March 4

Donations are being accepted for tornado survivors at local businesses and churches. The following are some we know of.

Search and rescue resumes after at least 23 killed by tornado in Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 4

Search and rescue operations are resuming this morning after emergency personnel were forced to call off efforts Sunday night because of darkness and dangerous debris.

Sheriff: Death toll rises to 23 after 'catastrophic' tornadoes hit Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 3

A spokesman for East Alabama Medical Center says dozens are being treated for injuries.

All clear: Tornado warnings, watch canceled in Lee County

By Staff Report | March 3

All Tornado Warnings in Lee County have been canceled, but a Tornado Watch remains in effect at this time.

A look inside the Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 2

Construction is nearing an end on Auburn University's new $70 million Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

Jury Watch: No verdict Friday. Jury will return Monday for more deliberations.

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 1

The jury came with questions for Circuit Judge Christopher Hughes. They asked about lesser charges and whether they could come back Monday for more deliberations. Minutes later, the jury decided to go home for the weekend. Jury deliberations will continue Monday, March 4, at 8 a.m.