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November 06, 2009
Trustees OK dual degree program
Auburn University students who qualify academically will be able to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years, starting next semester.
Two face multiple charges in area burglaries
Two face multiple charges in area burglaries
Riley orders flags at half-staff on Ala. buildings
Gov. Bob Riley has directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday as a tribute to those killed at Fort Hood, Texas
November 05, 2009
Battle over no-bid contract having impact outside Ala.
The battle over an unbid $13 million computer contract is beginning to have an impact on how other state contracts are awarded.
Ex-aide: Miss. Indian casinos gave to Riley
A former member of Gov. Bob Riley’s Cabinet claimed Thursday that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to limit their competition in Alabama.
Kia appeals to laid-off plant workers
Days after the doors to Opelika’s BFGoodrich tire manufacturing plant closed for good, those at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia opened up indefinitely.
Family, friends honor fallen Opelika soldier
Friends and family gathered at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Thursday to pay tribute to Adrian L. Avila, 19, who died Oct. 29 of injuries sustained in a non-combat-related accident while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in Kuwait.
Opelika also considers cable contract
Auburn isn’t the only city interested in providing a variety of cable companies for its residents.
Sparks: unapproved substance found in fish imports
Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks has extended a two-year-old order banning the sale of untested fish from Vietnam and China in Alabama.
Alabama battle over no-bid contract having impact
The battle over an unbid $13 million computer contract is beginning to have an impact on how other state contracts are awarded.
Second Tuskegee officer indicted in child rape case
A second Tuskegee University police officer has been indicted in connection with the alleged October rape of a 15-year-old girl.
November 04, 2009
First Aubie the Tiger recalls debut on the Plains
One of Auburn University’s most ardent football fans once loved the Crimson Tide.
PACT board shifts focus to non-politicians
MONTGOMERY — The board that oversees Alabama’s Prepaid Affordable College Tuition plan is switching from politicians to non-politicians to try to negotiate a solution to the program’s $346 million deficit.
CANNING CORRUPTION: Alabama GOP targets Democrats in ad campaign
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Republican Party has a new campaign video filled with lots of Democrats — the convicted kind.
Local photographer supports food bank
As a photographer for more than 30 years, focusing on his subjects has always been part of the job for Charlie Jernigan, owner of Jernigan Photography.
This weekend, however, he’ll set his camera’s sights on a different subject — hunger.
Police plan next move in baby death probe
MONTGOMERY — Montgomery police have labeled the search for a missing baby as a death investigation.
‘Miracle Worker’ play coming to local theater
Once locked in a world of silence, love and patience would be the keys that would set her free.
That drama will take place on stage this weekend when the Auburn Area Community Theatre presents the “Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, the story of Helen Keller’s childhood and struggle to learn to communicate with others as she copes with being deaf and blind with the help of Annie Sullivan, a governess.
Study: Alabama income tax on working poor harshest
A new national study shows Alabama levies more income tax on families living in poverty than any other state.
Watch the 2010 Alabama Gubernatorial Forum
You can watch the entire 2010 Alabama Gubernatorial Forum here at OANow.com
Tamara Barnes: Diabetics must learn to adapt, be careful even as youth
My name is Tamara Barnes and I am a juvenile diabetic. I was diagnosed with Type I (juvenile) diabetes at the age of five and immediately began insulin injections. This was the most terrifying experience in my life and I’m sure this is true for many insulin-dependent diabetics. One memory I will always have is the memory of my parents chasing me through the house to give my first insulin shot. I saw my mother break down and cry for the very first time in my life.
November 03, 2009
Evangelist Will Graham coming to Auburn
Will Graham, the grandson of famed evangelist Billy Graham, will come to Auburn March 26-28 for the East Alabama West Georgia Will Graham Celebration at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum on the Auburn University campus.
Michelin Development opens office in Opelika
Michelin Development opened its office for East Alabama Tuesday morning and announced that it would began taking applications for $2 millions in low-interest loans to qualified start-up, small- and medium-sized companies in the area.
Auburn OKs Knology agreement
Auburn residents will have another choice for a cable provider, but no one knows when it will happen.
Police search landfill for infant, find nothing
Montgomery police officers were searching a landfill in Salem Tuesday for an infant they believe may have been placed in the trash.
AU hosts gubernatorial forum
The election may be more than a year off but you wouldn’t have known it by the turnout at the Alabama Gubernatorial Forum 2010 at Auburn University Tuesday.
Opelika council recognizes fireman of the year
The Opelika City Council and Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller honored the Opelika fireman of the year, Capt. K. Phillip Hope, for his hard work and 22 years of service to the Opelika Fire Department at the Opelika City Council meeting Tuesday night.
KMMG Opens Application Process for Second Wave of Hiring
KMMG Opens Application Process for Second Wave of Hiring
UPDATE: Montgomery Police search Lee County landfill for infant, find nothing
Montgomery police officers were in Lee County today searching a landfill in Salem for an infant who they believe may have been delivered and placed in the trash.
LIVE EVENT: OANow.com to stream gubernatorial debate
The event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the AU Student Center ballroom, is expected to include Republicans Robert Bentley, Bradley Byrne, Kay Ivey, Tim James and Bill Johnson, and Democrats Artur Davis and Ron Sparks. Jeremy Campbell, a reporter with ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, will moderate the discussion.
Thrower visitation, funeral times set
Visitation hours for John “Stump” Thrower, a 56-year-old radio personality from Auburn who was found dead Monday, is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Rosemere Cemetery in Opelika.
