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President Leath to be installed as Auburn's 19th President in two-day celebration

By Staff Report | March 28

Steven Leath, Auburn’s 19th president will be installed on Thursday, March 29 as part of a two-day celebration. The ceremony on Thursday is a formal recognition of Leath as president of the University, though he officially took office on June 19, 2017. The 18th president of Auburn University, Jay Gogue, was inducted in 2007 and left office in 2017.

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville endorses Huntsville mayor for governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | March 28

Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, who last year briefly considered a run for governor himself, said Monday on a local Auburn radio show that he is supporting Battle for governor.

SGA will host final town hall for the school year

By Staff Report | March 27

SGA will host its final town hall for the 2017 through 2018 school year tonight, inviting both students and community members for discussion. The town hall will take place in the Mell Classroom building room 4510 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

SGA will host final town hall for the school year to discuss Auburn city issues related to students

By Staff Report | March 27

SGA will host its final town hall for the 2017 - 2018 school year tonight inviting both students and community members for discussion.

Hot dogs on The Plains: One couple brings the Chicago-style dog to Auburn

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | March 26

As long as the Levys are around, Auburn will be seasoned with a little flavor of Chicago, hot dog style.

Police release sketches of PNC Bank robbery suspect

By Staff Report | March 26

On Monday, the Auburn Police Division and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation released a forensic composite drawing of the man suspected of robbing the South College Street PNC Bank on March 16.

State Legislature passes Auburn Sunday 'brunch bill'

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 26

Sunday brunches in Auburn could soon start a little earlier.

Working the night shift: Meet the guys protecting the doors of downtown’s bars

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | March 26

Fluorescent-blue bar signs advertise a night out for most Auburn students, but for Clark Hale, the clatter of high-heels and leather boots under neon lights signals it’s time for work, not partying.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Man killed at Opelika lounge

By Staff Report | March 24

A man was shot and killed at BJ's Lodge in Opelika early Saturday morning, according to the Opelika Police Department.

District Attorney's Office announces $10,000 reward for unsolved case

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 23

The Lee County District Attorney’s office announced on Thursday that they had partnered with the Governor's office to provide a $5,000 reward to any person who shared information concerning the murder of an infant six years ago.

After 'considering' veto, Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill

By John T. Bennett | CQ-Roll Call | March 23

The double presidential about-face came on yet another chaotic day at Trump's White House.

AU president’s home undergoes $16.9 million renovations

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | March 23

Extensive updates were made to the private residence, and a new event center was created on the property.

Growing pains: City pumps brakes on downtown height rule increase

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 23

On Tuesday, Auburn City Council pushed a vote for an increase in maximum height in parts of downtown that would clear the way for an ambitious South College Street development to April.

Auburn veterinarians perform rare heart procedure on horse with AFib

By Staff Report | March 22

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarians have successfully conducted their first-ever procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in an equine patient.

University hosts free professional development workshop on cyber security

By Staff Report | March 22

Co-hosted by Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, a pair of nationally recognized cybersecurity experts will be welcomed to campus to highlight a professional development workshop.

Student doesn't allow sudden spinal cord injury to stop her from dancing

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | March 22

Nelson, sophomore in nursing, allowed the determination of herself and her dance professor Adrienne Wilson to not keep this accident from robbing her of her ability to be a dancer.

Council adopts components of Northwest Auburn Neighborhood Plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | March 22

The plan covers 1.4 square miles of the northwest part of town, and the city says it will encourage redevelopment and improve the streetscape of the area.

Massive proposed downtown development could bring Southern Living hotel to Auburn

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 22

The project and its Southern Living partnered hotel would house The Plains Bar and Grill, The Plains Bakery, a spa and wellness center and 120 rooms within four stories to the downtown strip where Quixotes, University Inn and Regions Bank currently stand.

School board hires third-party firm to assess safety in Auburn City Schools

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | March 21

The Ohio-based company will be brought in to evaluate the schools’ crisis management and prevention policies.

Dixon Center hosts National Firefighter training program as the first location outside of California

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | March 21

The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program or WFAP is hosting its first-ever training session outside of California at Auburn University’s Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center during Feb 2018.