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Auburn

Harvey Updyke ejected from UA softball game

May 12, 2012

TUSCALOOSA | Harvey Updyke, the infamous University of Alabama fan who faces charges for allegedly poisoning trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn, was ejected from Friday’s University of Alabama softball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Speaker Mike Hubbard: Senate charter bill wasn’t worth passing

May 11, 2012

“What the Senate sent us was totally unacceptable, unworkable and meaningless,” House Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, told reporters. He added that he was “disappointed we weren’t able to tackle that in this session, but I am confident that we will…

Charles Barkley: Romney is ‘Going down;’ John McCain: ‘Wanna bet?’

May 9, 2012

Former Auburn and NBA star Charles Barkley took a swipe at Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney last week when the former Massachusetts governor was at the Boston Celtics-Atlanta Hawks playoff game.

Auburn man apparently severs hand with chain saw

May 8, 2012

Authorities say 19-year-old man from Auburn is being treated in Birmingham after he apparently cut off his hand with a chain saw.

Auburn researchers discover new species of spider; name it after Tigers

May 8, 2012

A new species of spider has been discover by Auburn researchers, and it will carry the name of the the university’s mascot, according to a story at livescience.com

Auburn recruit explains rumors he was heading to Alabama instead

May 8, 2012

Josh Holsey, a defensive back from Fairburn, Georgia who has committed to play for Auburn has clarified rumors that he is leaving Auburn to play for Alabama, according to a story in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Auburn University commencements may cause parking problems on campus

May 4, 2012

The second day of Auburn University’s spring graduation ceremonies will be held Monday, with ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mobile Fire-Rescue Explorer accepted to Auburn University’s firefighter program

May 4, 2012

Mobile Fire-Rescue Explorer Jesse Phelps, a senior at Faith Academy, was recently accepted into the Auburn University Student Firefighter Program through the City of Auburn, officials said.

State scientists look for cause of Mobile Bay fish die-off

May 2, 2012

Alabama Marine Resources Division personnel caught fish this week that will be sent to Auburn University scientists to see if a cause for last weekend’s die-off in Mobile Bay can be determined.

Man charged with making terroristic threats following standoff

May 1, 2012

Auburn authorities have released the name of the suspect who held up officers in a 10-hour standoff. ?Investigators say, 24-year-old Ahmed Sherif Elbagdadi, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, discharging a firearm within city limits and making terroristic threats.?