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January 14, 2008
4 people indicted in armed robberies
Four people were indicted on charges of armed robbery in two different incidences in last week's grand jury session.
Water work on tap in Beauregard
Residents here are being asked to be patient as the Beauregard Water Authority continues to upgrade the system between now and May.
Former teacher indicted on sexual abuse charge
Former Smiths Station teacher Marvin Brent Lusk Jr., 30, of Guntersville was arrested Monday after a grand jury indicted him on one count of sexual abuse in the second degree and one count of enticing a child for immoral purposes.
January 13, 2008
Registering to vote: When, where and how
As the Feb. 5 Presidential Primary elections draw closer, the window to register to vote narrows.
Ex-stream makeover
Water changes everything. It feeds life in ecosystems and wears away the earth.
January 12, 2008
‘Tis the season for planting, remembering
When planting a new tree on your property, pick a location that gives the tree's canopy and roots space to grow. That was the advice being offered Saturday by a county extention agent.
Boys & Girls kicks off campaign
Next week the Boys & Girls Clubs' Champions for Kids campaign kick-off celebration begins.
Southern Union dean accused of discrimination
A highly critical state report has called for the removal of the dean of technology at Southern Union State Community College, citing her alleged discriminatory attitude and admission policies.
‘Wild’ plans in the works for some local roadsides
Plans for bright orange California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, and the blue cornflower, also nicknamed "bachelor's button," Centaurea cyanus, filling roadside wildflower plots at various locations around Auburn are being made.
Do you belong here-
Auburn University cornerback Jerraud Powers knows you've heard the stories.
Auburn lands new retailer
Auburn will soon get a new sports store, Academy Sports & Outdoors, which plans to locate next to the soon-to-open Sam's Club.
Looking for a local grind
A group of Auburn youths are looking for a place to skateboard, a place that challenges their skills, a place they won't get chased off.
Resolving to recycle
For some, it's cutting caffeine. For others, it's losing weight. But some local entities' new year's resolution is to reduce waste, rather than waist, by expanding recycling programs.
January 11, 2008
Suspended SUSCC President Susan Salatto responds to report’s findings
Susan Salatto took nearly 60 pages to defend Southern Union State Community College against 20 allegations of wrongdoing that a state education review committee found occurred under her watch as president.
United Way surpasses million dollar mark for 2008 campaign
A million dollar dream became a fiscal reality for one local non-profit organization.
Father indicted for capital murder
A grand jury indicted Barry Lee Jones this week on charges of capital murder, sexual abuse and attempted murder, among other charges, District Attorney Nick Abbett said Friday.
Auburn students ask public to help the world’s hungry
It's one thing to know there are people in the world who go with little or no food every day.
AUMC offers classes on Christianity
This weekend, their faith will be in a class by itself.
EAMC Toxicology Lab moves, shows off new, larger facility
East Alabama Medical Center's Toxicology Lab held an open house Friday afternoon to show off its new, bigger location.
January 10, 2008
Students, community band together to help young cancer patients
Ogletree Elementary students and members of the community will don multi-colored 'Carly-Bennie Circle of Hope' bracelets next week in an effort to help two of their own.
Commission denies plan for proposed Auburn church
After residents voiced concerns about a church proposed on Old Wright's Mill Road at Thursday's meeting of the Auburn Planning Commission, commission members unanimously denied the church's request.
Heroes campaign kicks off annual fundraiser
The Red Cross kicked off its seventh annual Heroes for Red Cross Campaign Thursday night.
Southern Union president put on leave, faces firing
Susan Salatto's long career with Alabama's two-year College System potentially ended Thursday after the chancellor asked for her to be fired.
DEVELOPING STORY
Susan Salatto's long career with Alabama's two-year College System potentially ended Thursday after the chancellor asked for her to be fired.
DEVELOPING STORY: President of Southern Union State Community College placed on leave
Susan Salatto's long career with Alabama's two-year College System potentially ended Thursday after the chancellor asked for her to be fired.
January 09, 2008
Sam’s gearing up for opening
Sam's Club will show off its best with a wine tasting and book signing, among other things, when it opens its doors to the public next Thursday.
Former Mayor Guy Thompson honored with bridge sign
The family of former Mayor Guy Thompson of Opelika, along with four former mayors, the current mayor and a state representative applauded the unveiling of a giant green sign that read "Guy Thompson Bridge," which hangs over the existing bridge on Gateway Drive and Highway 280 crossing First Avenue.
Local bank robbed
Investigators are searching for a man they say robbed an Auburn bank Tuesday.
Opelika buys lot to build detention pond at Executive Park
Opelika leaders say a detention pond in Executive Park is needed to address long-standing drainage issues of storm-water run-off in the area.
Alabama gets ‘C’ in public education
A report released Wednesday gives public education in Alabama - and the nation - an overall grade of C based on scoring in six categories from student achievement to school finance.
