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Auburn police: 2 arrested, charged with theft

Jonathan A. Hibbert (Auburn Police Department)

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- Two Auburn residents have been arrested after police discovered they were in possession of stolen items and drug paraphernalia.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday June 18, Auburn Police officers responded to the 800 block of West Glenn Avenue in reference to an auto burglary in progress call. Jonathan A. Hibbert, 23, and 19-year-old Sara J. Moorer, both of Auburn, were contacted in the area after meeting a suspect description provided by witnesses. 

AU Police to conduct enforcement checkpoints 6/26

Professional athletes to participate in Opelika Juneteenth parade

Professional athletes to participate in Opelika Juneteenth parade

Major league athletes from the area are turning out to celebrate Juneteenth with community this year.

Opelike native and former NBA and MLB player Erick Strickland, along with Auburn native and former NFL player Marcus Washington, will be serving as Grand Marshals for the Opelika Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 22, 2013. 

Juneteenth, which is officially on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates African-American freedom, and encourages self-development, respect, and appretiation for all cultures.

AU Police: prevent theft by keeping your vehicle locked

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- The Auburn Police Division would like to remind the public
to keep their vehicles locked at all times.

This announcement comes following some recent thefts
involving items from inside automobiles. 

Items stolen include things such as sunglasses, loose
change, and small electronics.  Police
note that in the vast majority of these cases the vehicle was not locked at the
time.

 All doors and windows
of the vehicle should be secured even if it is parked in the driveway or
carport of the home. 

Lee County Circuit Court Clerk retires after nearly 20 years of service

LEE COUNTY, AL (WTVM)- After serving the Lee County Judicial System for nearly two decades, Circuit Clerk Corinne Hurst is retiring six years before her term ends. 

For 18 and half years, Circuit Court Clerk Corinne Hurst has been elected by the people to manage their court system. The tremendous responsibility includes acting as custodian for all court records, managing millions of dollars, handling juries and serving as a top election official.

Now, after nearly two decades of service, Hurst is retiring.

Pets of the Day: June 17

Tag 358

(WTVM)- We're happy to announce
that 7 of the 8 animals we showed last week have either been adopted or placed
with rescue groups. There's still one sweet kitten (Tag 398) that's still looking
for a home.

Here's a look at this
week's pets that can't wait to come home with you.

AU official dies of unknown causes at Florida beach

(Photo credit: Auburn University)

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- Family, friends and many at Auburn University are mourning the loss of one of their own.

Guerry Lowther Jr., an administrator at AU, died last week after being pulled from the waters of Blue Mountain Beach in Florida.

Authorities say Lowther may have suffered a medical emergency while in the water.

He worked as the senior analyst in Auburn's Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

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