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June 03, 2008
Math and science camps under way
The Youth Experiences in Science (Y.E.S.) summer camps sponsored by the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics are taking place at Wright’s Mill Road Elementary School through Friday, again June 9-13 and June 16-20 for rising first- through sixth-graders. Camps on the AU campus will occur on June 18-20 and July 21-23 for rising sixth- through ninth-grade students.
Scrushy filing brief appealing his conviction
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy is asking a federal appeals court to overturn his conviction in a government corruption case
Officials expect light voter turnout
Election and political party officials expect a light turnout for Tuesday’s primary election due to few hot statewide races and the presidential primary being moved up four months. For Tuesday’s primary, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters will need to show a form of identification.
Families separated by raid on sect are reunited
More than 400 children taken from a polygamist sect’s ranch two months ago began returning to the arms of their tearful parents Monday, hours after a judge bowed to a state Supreme Court ruling that the seizure was not justified. Because siblings were separated at facilities hundreds of miles apart, it will probably take several days for all the families to be reunited. Judge Barbara Walther responded to a state Supreme Court ruling last week by signing an order that cleared the children to be released from foster care.
June 02, 2008
Shoppes at Capps Farm on agenda
Shoppes at Capps Farm on agenda
Development deals to be discussed
Development deals to be discussed
ISO back to review Auburn
The Auburn Fire Division is getting a second look from insurance raters this week.
Lee County Constable? Party leaders call for elimination of position
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Letter criticizes Hubbard for campaign business
A letter from Republican Public Service Commission president hopeful Matt Chancey criticizes Alabama Republican Party chairman and state Rep. Mike Hubbard for doing business with one of Chancey’s opponents.
OLLI members look back at early Lee County life
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University will begin their summer lecture series from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Lee County Historical Society Museum in Loachapoka.
Senate Launches Climate Debate
WASHINGTON-The Senate voted Monday to spend 30 hours debating a sweeping climate change bill sponsored by Sen. John Warner, R-Va.
Universal Studios reopens after damaging fire
Tourists applauded firefighters Monday as Universal Studios reopened, while investigators examined the ruins of some of the most famous sets in Hollywood to find the cause of the spectacular weekend blaze.
Kennedy out of ‘successful’ brain surgery
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent what his doctors called successful surgery Monday to treat his cancerous brain tumor, and told his wife shortly after that he felt “like a million bucks,” a family spokeswoman said.
Early morning collision between motorcycle, auto injures one
A collision between a car and a motorcycle in Auburn Monday morning landed an Auburn man in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Editorial: Primary more important than believed
Word has it that Tuesday’s primary elections could draw a very low turnout. That’s disappointing.
Joe Turnham: Quest for campaign cash destroying political process
In Alabama Legislative races in 2006, it was not unusual for the most competitive Statehouse races to cost $150,000 to $250,000 for each candidate. State Senate races are now approaching $500,000 to $1 million. The constant and incessant quest for campaign cash by candidates and party committees is destroying the political process.
Mike Hubbard: Campaign 2010 allows all Republicans to participate
For years, the Alabama Democratic Party has had a fund-raising advantage over its Republican counterpart due mainly to the large, liberal labor unions and wealthy plaintiff trial lawyer firms that support it.
Paul Davis: Teel does city a favor, will not seek re-election
The Rev. Jerry Teel has done the people of Opelika a huge favoring by announcing that he will not seek re-election as president of the Opelika City Council.
Bob Sanders: Times, columnists have changed
In 1949, George Orwell published a book called “1984.” In 1949, 1984 seemed a long time away.
Jennifer Foster: Today’s DNC decision to set the pace for summer campaigns
As you’re perusing your newspaper this morning, the Democratic National Committee is finally getting down to the ugly business of dealing with its delegate mess.
Montgomery police probe weekend homicides
Police Captain Huey Thornton said three men were shot Sunday night when a drug deal went bad
Some villagers linger despite China flood evacuation
Authorities were evacuating the last of some 200,000 people Sunday from the path of waters threatening to spill from a lake formed when China’s May 12 earthquake blocked the Tongkou River with a landslide. But after weeks of chaos and uncertainty, some were reluctant to be uprooted again. Men in camouflage uniforms and bright orange life vests sealed off villages along the river, leaving them empty and silent.
Astronauts perform cursory inspection
Lacking the proper laser tools, shuttle Discovery’s astronauts performed a cursory wing inspection Sunday as they zoomed ever closer to the international space station. The astronauts used their ship’s 50-foot robot arm to beam down camera images of the upper edges of the wings so engineers back on Earth could check for any evidence of launch damage. Left unexamined were the lower edges of the wings and the nose cap, also particularly vulnerable hot spots during re-entry.
June 01, 2008
Auburn water rates rising
Auburn water rates rising
Candidates vie for rare congressional vacancies
WASHINGTON — The political shift that put Democrats in control of Congress two years ago barely registered in Alabama, with Republican incumbents breezing to re-election. For bio information on local candidates on Tuesday’s primary ballot, pick up a copy Monday’s Opelika-Auburn News.
Places & Faces: Felton Little Park
It may be a small space in the heart of Auburn, but Felton Little Park is just right for those who visit to play.
Fire at Universal Studios destroys sets, videos
Fire at Universal Studios destroys sets, videos
Tropical Storm Arthur moves west across Yucatan
MIAMI - Tropical Storm Arthur, the first storm of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is bringing the threat of flooding and mud slides to Mexico’s southern Yucatan Peninsula.
May 31, 2008
Experts estimate low voter turnout for election
Although officials are predicting a 50-percent voter turnout in the November General Election, initial estimates for Tuesday’s local primary are not so high.
Saugahatchee Beekeepers Association sponsors beekeeping workshop
It’s a sweet deal, bees make honey from pollen and flying from plant to plant provide the pollination for the fruits and vegetables we eat along with the flowers, shrubs and trees we like to grow.
