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February 11, 2008
Kia gets 43,000 applicants
Southeastern mill closures, jobs shipped overseas and an overall feeling of angst in present positions have given KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. more applicants than they know what to do with.
In a 30-day window of opportunity, Kia’s online applications drew more than 43,000, Kia officials said Monday. With the first round of interviews set for March, Randy Jackson, director of human resources at KIA, said the numbers show a real desire for change. He said potential employees should be willing to adapt to change, be flexible and have a mindset to move forward.
Lee County Board of Education could name superintendent, approve new high school
At tonight’s Lee County Board of Education meeting, a superintendent could be officially named and a new high school in Smiths Station could get a green light.
Dr. Stephen Nowlin, who has served as interim superintendent since early August of last year, could take the position long-held by former Lee County Superintendent John C. Painter, who was reassigned in July 2007.
Lee County Commissioners seek legislative approval of a $300 monthly expense allowance
If a series of local legislative acts are passed, some of the county’s officials will get a $300 a month in-county expense allowance; the sheriff’s salary will be set at $87,650; citizens will vote to separate
the responsibilities and authority of the probate judge and the commission chairman, and commissioners will be given the authority to raise taxes and fees by referendum.
February 10, 2008
Smiths Station baseball field on today’s commission agenda
The agenda for the Lee County Commission meeting today includes consideration of an in-county mileage reimbursement policy, resolutions for legislative consideration, a baseball field for Smiths Station, the annual levy of taxes, a voice-over internet protocol project and a mobile mortuary unit for the county coroner.
After extended discussion during the Jan. 28 meeting, District 2 Commissioner Johnny Lawrence asked to move consideration of the in-county mileage policy and reporting form to today’s meeting. Two commissioners, John Andrew Harris and Harry Ennis, were not present at the earlier meeting.
Equal Voice for America’s Families Campaign holds town hall meeting in Auburn
Around 200 people attended the Equal Voice for America’s Families Campaign town hall meeting held Saturday at the Boykin Community Center in Auburn.
The campaign focuses on the concerns of families who make less than $50,000 per year.
“The town hall meeting is a part of our national campaign to give a voice to families who are needing and wanting,” said Sophia Bracy, the executive director of the Federation of Child Care Centers of Alabama, or FOCAL, a group involved with the campaign.
Birmingham remembers Civil Rights Movement
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute reflects the city’s history of segregation and the civil rights movement with unflinching realism and brutal honesty so that others around the world can learn from its past.
Such historical honesty has a purpose, said Angela Fisher-Hall, vice president of publications and special projects.
What’s in a name?
A look at how notable names are placed on The Plains
Auburn University building names, namesakes
A look at the history of AU’s buildings and the namesakes they honor
Birdwatching
Take a peek through a local photographer’s lens
Making ‘cents’ of the stimulus package
An economic stimulus bill that would give $600 to $1,200 to most taxpayers is intended to boost the national economy. But it might not be much more than a quick fix if it works, some local economy experts said this week.
Sheriff’s office recovers thousands in stolen goods, drugs, cash
Investigators with a search warrant recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property, cash, drugs and paraphernalia from a home in the Smiths community Friday afternoon.
Scouting for Food
Saturday, local scouts weighed in at the Food Bank of East Alabama for the annual Scouting for Food can drive.
February 09, 2008
Runners, riders turn out for fundraiser
Organizers of the Love Your Heart Run and Crank Your Heart Ride held Saturday at the Chewacla State Park in Auburn had hoped to raise $10,000. “If we didn’t meet it, we are really close,” said Jessie King, committee chairperson of the fundraiser.
The tax rebates: Questions answered
The lowdown on the rebates.
Interstate accident injures three
Traffic on Interstate 85 in Auburn backed up Saturday afternoon as emergency workers responded to a wreck in the northbound lanes near Exit 57.
February 08, 2008
Opelika fifth-grader stacks up against competitors
Local student holds Florida state title in unusual sport.
Local Scouts to go ‘Scouting for Food’ this weekend
Earlier this month, Boy and Cub scouts from the East Alabama and West Georgia areas were out in pack strength placing plastic bags on doors of homes. This weekend, they’ll revisit those neighborhoods to collect the bags as part of the national 2008 Scouting for Food can drive.
Local restaurant robbed at knifepoint
Auburn police are looking for a man who reportedly robbed the Subway restaurant on West Magnolia Avenue at approximately midnight Thursday, according to a statement released Friday.
February 07, 2008
Update: Southern Union scandal widens
Former Southern Union State Community College interim President Joanne Jordan agreed to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges of obstruction of justice and a felony state ethics violation, according to a statement released Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Byrne focuses on fixing community college system
The leader of the Alabama Community College System expects to see a lot of change in the state’s post secondary system in the coming years.
AU Alert passes test
Thousands of phones rang and Chance Corbett smiled. The first full service test of the new emergency notification system at Auburn University was a success.
AU band director to use Honor Band festival as recruiting tool
This has been a critical week of recruiting for Auburn University. And not just for the school’s football program.
Moton housing facelift work could wait until next year
Work on the Moton public housing complex in Auburn could be delayed until next year, officials said this week.
Opelika High to host 2008 Southern Showcase
Break out the feather boas and the fancy hats — it’s time for the Southern Showcase hosted by the Opelika High School choral department.
The annual show choir competition, now in its 14th year, will be held Friday and Saturday at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.
February 06, 2008
Local family affected by Tennessee tornado
Lee County escaped serious damage from the storm system that rolled through early Wednesday morning, but for at least one couple, deadly tornados in Tennessee hit close to home.
Voters reflect on candidates, look to November
While Super Tuesday has come and gone, the issues and the candidates in this year’s presidential primary election are still resonating in the minds of local voters.
Youth group hosts love-themed blood drive
On a holiday synonymous with heart-shaped items, the Lee County Red Cross is asking folks to open their hearts for a good cause.
County extension office shares gardening tips
A source of water and a soil test are two of the things to consider before starting a garden at home this year.
Budget talk tops governor’s annual address
Budget concerns, ethics reform and tax cuts and incentives were just some of the topics, Gov. Bob Riley discussed during his annual State of the State address Wednesday night in the historic Old House Chamber of the State Capitol.
Opelika officials commission traffic study to widen Second Avenue
Opelika city leaders have contracted a Birmingham engineering firm to undertake a traffic study for the widening of Second Avenue.
