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May 20, 2008
Opelika council approves in-car police cameras, fireworks display
The Opelika City Council approved resolutions Tuesday that will provide digital cameras in police vehicles and a fireworks display at this year’s Fourth of July celebration.
Council approves Waffle House with conditions
A proposed Waffle House cleared its biggest regulatory hurdles to locate on West Glenn Avenue at Tuesday’s Auburn City Council meeting.
Lee County cuts 30 teaching positions
Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Nowlin said recent dismissals in the school system are part budgetary layoffs, part elimination of positions that will not be renewed after retirements or resignations and part performance or skill-based dismissals.
Education budget concerns lead to removal of 15 teachers in Lee County
Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Nowlin said that recent dismissals in the school system are part budgetary concerns, part retired positions that will not be renewed and part performance or skill based dismissals.
Former AU dean of nursing inducted into Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Mary Florence Woody, former dean of the Auburn University School of Nursing, was recently inducted into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in Montgomery.
Kennedy has brain tumor
BOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.
Non-tenured school employees to get pink slips
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Bob Riley says many non-tenured school employees across the state will get pink slips this week because of the Alabama Senate’s failure to pass the state education budget.
AU organizations raise more than $9,000 for earthquake victims
The Auburn University Chinese Professional Association (AUCPA) and the AU Chinese Students and Scholars Organization (CSO) raised $9,105 last weekend for victims of China’s recent 8.0 magnitude earthquake. The money will be transferred to the China Red Cross to help the earthquake victims in desperate need.
Rising seat belt use, fatality figures show contrast
More than two-thirds of young drivers and passengers killed in nighttime car crashes aren’t wearing seat belts - deadly proof of what can happen when young people don’t heed parents’ pleas and authorities’ threats to “click it.”
Grocery tax bill lacks support
Proponents of removing the state sales tax on groceries lacked the votes to pass the proposal on the Legislature’s final meeting day Monday. State Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, and Sen. Hank Sanders, D-Selma, scrambled for support in the Senate, but Senate Rules Committee Chairman Lowell Barron, D-Fyffe, didn’t put the bill on the Senate’s first work agenda Monday. Asked if the bill were dead, Barron said, “I’d say it is.”
Final day leaves budget, bills in danger
The Alabama Senate was in danger Monday night of ending its 2008 legislative session without approving a state education budget to operate schools in the fall. The Senate was divided into two factions: one led by Senate budget committee Chairman Hank Sanders that wanted to hold the line on spending and another that wanted to add $25 million to the budget for universities.
May 19, 2008
Fueling the future
Researchers demonstrate the ‘driving force’ behind their algae-based science
Man indicted for attempted murder
A man charged with stabbing his roommate was indicted on charges of attempted murder and arrested Friday, according to a statement released by Auburn police Monday.
Local ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign begins today
One simple movement can save lives. In an effort to get more people to make that move, law officers across the state are encouraging people to buckle up in this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign.
Digital police equipment among items on Opelika council agenda
The awarding of bids on digital in-car cameras for police vehicles and the Fourth of July fireworks display are among the items listed on the agenda for tonight’s Opelika City Council regular meeting.
Auburn council to tour library addition
The Auburn City Council has plans to hit the books tonight as they tour the nearly completed addition to the Auburn Public Library during their committee of the whole session.
Superdelegates hang tight in Alabama
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?
Apartment stabbing suspect indicted on attempted murder charges
Jonathan Sepp Etterer, 20, was indicted on attempted murder charges stemming from an April 16 incident at The Edge Apartments in Auburn.
Friday morning robbery reported in Opelika
A morning robbery was reported Friday at a residence in the 1300 block of Shannon Court in Opelika. Two suspects robbed the victim of $50 in currency and a white, hoodie jacket at 10 a.m. Friday, Opelika police Capt. Allan Elkins said. No weapon was used in the incident, Elkins said.
Ride of Silence starts from Lee County Courthouse Wednesday
Cyclists around the country will take to the roads in a silent procession Wednesday to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways.
Locally, the Ride of Silence will start at 7 p.m. from the Lee County Courthouse, and will last approximately eight miles.
One suspect in connection to three Opelika shootings
Opelika police have one suspect in connection to reported shootings into two occupied mobile homes and an unoccupied pickup truck on Thursday night. No one was injured in the shootings, according to police.
Grocery tax still in question on Legislature’s final meeting day
A campaign to remove the state sales tax from groceries is coming down to the Legislature’s final meeting on Monday, with proponents unsure they will be able to muster the votes. “I’m not holding out much hope for the sales tax on food,” Sen. Hank Sanders, D-Selma, said.
Forecasters see weak economy even if housing, credit improve
A growing number of economists believe the country is on the brink of a recession or in one already, dragged down by all the problems in housing, credit and financial markets. Now 56 percent of the economists think the economy has started or will enter a recession this year. That’s up from 45 percent in a survey in February. If there is a recession, it probably will be short and shallow, economists said.
May 18, 2008
High gas prices taking toll on some local businesses
With gas prices rising by the day, it’s costlier for businesses in the business of delivery.
City of Auburn hosts Memorial Day breakfast
On this upcoming Memorial Day morning, Pat Deery will be at a breakfast honoring those who have fought and fallen. He hopes others will be, too.
Auburn resident wins 3rd Annual Red Cross Harley Davidson Give Away
Saturday’s lucky number was 295—that was the number of the winning ticket as Big Swamp Harley Davidson in Opelika hosted the 3rd Annual Motorcycle Give Away to benefit the Lee County Red Cross.
Effort seeks to legalize stronger beer in Alabama
A two-year effort to legalize some of the world’s finest and most expensive beers in Alabama is coming to a head.
1965 Fugitive
An ailing 81-year-old North Carolina man who escaped from a Maryland prison 43 years ago appears to be headed back to jail
Records missing from Ala. mental health department
Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation officials say records containing patient information have gone missing
May 17, 2008
Lyman Ward enrollment up
Despite nearly having to close a year ago, Lyman Ward Military Academy’s enrollment numbers are up.
