News

Police secure the scene of a shooting in Annapolis, Md., Thursday, June 28, 2018. A single shooter killed several people Thursday and wounded others at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and police said a suspect was in custody.

Capital Gazette editor once covered Auburn sports

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 3

Jimmy DeButts, community news editor for The Capital Gazette, covered Auburn University athletics for the Birmingham Post-Herald From September 2000 to September 2005, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.

Auburn veterinary student awarded prestigious $75,000 scholarship

By Staff Report | July 3

Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was named one of three distinguished veterinary medicine students and received the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.

28-year-old man charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle

By Staff Report | July 3

Auburn Police arrested Stephen William Blalock, 28, on a felony warrant charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on Sunday, July 1, 2018, said Auburn Police Department.

New degree will incorporate technology and agriculture

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | July 2

“We believe this new major will be attractive to students who are interested in technology and management within the agricultural realm,” Davis said.

Russian hacking could affect U.S. agriculture systems, says Auburn professor

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 1

Norton added that Russia is not the only country of concern and not necessarily the most substantial. There are four foreign adversaries that the U.S. is concerned about: Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

7-year-old Opelika boy found unresponsive at day camp June 21, dies of anoxic brain injury

By Staff Report | June 30

Liam Kawaguchi, was found unresponsive Thursday, June 21, at the camp. Opelika Police and Emergency Medical Services were called at approximately 11:40 a.m. on June 21, to assist Kawaguchi.

Crepe Myrtle might be coming to campus

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 30

Crepe Myrtle Cafe owner King Braswell is in the final stages of confirming his new food truck business with Tiger Dining. The Crepe Myrtle truck plans to serve a menu that will include breakfast crepes, weekdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in various spots around campus.

Exhibit with historic artifacts unveiled by Opelika safety departments on June 28, 2018.

Opelika public safety departments showcase new historic exhibits

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 28

On June 28 at 4 p.m., members of Opelika’s fire and police departments, as well as other Opelika residents, came together to witness the grand opening of the new police and fire department exhibit.

Meet the CWE counselors: Chad Barfield

June 28

As the first in his family to attend Auburn University, Chad Barfield is now going to welcome new freshman to Auburn’s campus as a Camp War Eagle counselor.

Athletes Dillon Smith, Denise Andreadis and Jeffrey Barns pose with Coach Dana Stewart at the Exceptional Foundation Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Lee County Special Olympics unified volleyball team heading to USA Games with help from Auburn fraternity

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 27

Lee County’s unified volleyball team was chosen because they won the Alabama state tournament.

With Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, Trump could shift the Supreme Court far to the right

By David G. Savage | Los Angeles Times | June 27

Kennedy's retirement offers conservatives the opportunity to have a reliable five-member conservative majority on the high court.

Uber to expand to all Alabama counties ahead of Independence Day

By Staff Report | June 27

The statewide launch comes as the law creating one set of rules for ride-sharing across Alabama takes effect and will bring access to rides at the tap of a button to new communities ahead of Fourth of July celebrations.

Tiffany Sippial has been named director of the Honors College, effective July 1.

Auburn history professor named director of Honors College

By Staff Report | June 26

Tiffany Sippial, associate professor of history at Auburn, has been named the director of the Auburn University Honors College, effective July 1.

Plan for your 4th of July with the city of Auburn

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 26

The City of Auburn will host its annual Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, July 4, behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium. Auburn City Hall, the Auburn Public Library and most city facilities will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.