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November 20, 2009
Jones faces possible death sentence
It took two days to pick the jury that would hear the capital murder case against the Opelika man accused of killing his infant son nearly two years ago.
UPDATE: Jones guilty of capital murder
After an hour of deliberations Friday, a Lee County jury has found Barry Lee Jones guilty of capital murder.
November 19, 2009
Officials reiterate assurances that PACT will be saved at local meeting
Officials reiterate assurances that PACT will be saved at local meeting
Tearful testimony continues in Opelika capital murder trial
Carol Moore sobbed and covered her eyes as she saw a photograph of the injuries to her 7-month-old son, Kevin Christopher Jones.
As the 25-year-old described the events of the morning of Dec. 11, 2007 — the day Kevin died — her voice cracked and tears rolled down her face with every utterance of the baby’s name.
AU lab offers captive-bred saltwater fish for sale
AU lab offers captive-bred saltwater fish for sale
One-eyed Army soldier graduates officer program
Peter Sprenger lost his right eye to shrapnel from an exploding car bomb during his first combat tour in Iraq, but the Army infantryman never let the wound dim his focus on staying in the fight.
Forensic sciences takes center stage in Jones trial
The jury in the capital murder case of Barry Lee Jones got a lesson in forensic sciences Thursday morning in Lee County court.
November 18, 2009
OHS show choirs to perform Sunday, Monday
OHS show choirs to perform Sunday, Monday
Hitting the road: More drivers expected to be out next week
Hitting the road: More drivers expected to be out next week
Employee cites unequal pay as reasoning behind complaints against AU
Employee cites unequal pay as reasoning behind complaints against AU
Program aims to deliver Christmas, companionship to seniors
Program aims to deliver Christmas, companionship to seniors
Civil rights leader to be honored
Civil rights leader to be honored
Ala. school clinics to offer H1N1 vaccine
Ala. school clinics to offer H1N1 vaccine
Emotional day on the stand
Testimony in Opelika capital murder case begins
United Way struggles to meet budget
United Way struggles to meet budget
Testimony begins in murder case
Testimony started Wednesday morning in the capital murder case against an Opelika man accused of killing his infant son nearly two years.
November 17, 2009
Auburn to lease space to Boys & Girl’s Club
Auburn to lease space to Boys & Girl’s Club
Jury picked in Jones case
It took more than two days, but a jury was seated late Tuesday to hear the capital murder case against the Opelika man accused of killing his infant son nearly two years ago.
Gryphon Trio performance canceled
Tonight’s performance by the Canadian Gryphon Trio at Auburn University has been cancelled and will be rescheduled later in the Auburn Chamber Music Society’s 2009-2010 season.
Opelika City Council honors 14 police officers
Opelika City Council honors 14 police officers
AU reviews employee complaints of pay disparity
Auburn University is reviewing complaints by a group of employees alleging they are paid less than co-workers of a different race who perform the same job.
Third sought in burglary, robbery
Third sought in burglary, robbery
Gov. Riley tours Auburn recycling facility
Gov. Bob Riley was in Auburn Tuesday to praise the partnership forged earlier this year between Auburn, Opelika, Lee County and Auburn University to promote recycling.
King seeks DA’s input on bingo in Alabama
Attorney General Troy King is seeking input from district attorneys as he weighs an Alabama Supreme Court ruling on electronic bingo machines in the state
State seeks execution date for Thomas Whisenhant
The state Attorney General’s Office is seeking an execution date for Alabama’s longest serving death row inmate, Thomas Whisenhant
PREP BLITZ: Watch the Prep Blitz Weekly Update from Buffalo Connection
Be sure to watch the latest Prep Blitz Weekly Update filmed at Buffalo Connection!
November 16, 2009
Auburn council to meet tonight
Auburn council to meet tonight
Opelika to recognize police at council meeting
Opelika to recognize police at council meeting
Unique sand sculpture on display at Village Mall
Unique sand sculpture on display at Village Mall
Jury selection continues in Opelika murder trial
Jury selection continues in Opelika murder trial
