Auburn U. students learn how to combat cyber terrorists

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 13th, 8:44 am

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- A group of Auburn University students are doing their part to protect computer systems across the country. They are part of the Cyber Security Research Center, earning credit by working on actual contracts with companies across the globe.

The students are pre-screened and specialize in defending corporate and national intelligence from cyber terrorist.

The students will graduate specializing in security defense. They will safeguard systems from cyber terrorists, similar to those who invaded the state's computer system earlier this year.

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Auburn police request public's help in solving residential burglary

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 13th, 8:38 am

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- The Auburn Police Division is requesting the public's help
in solving a residential burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Harper
Avenue sometime between May 22 and June 6, 2013.

Assorted electronics and a ‘Liberty' safe
containing firearms was stolen. A $2,500
reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
the person or persons involved.

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Walking after you eat is good for your health

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 13th, 5:21 am

(WTVM)- After a meal, don't sit in
front of the TV or take a quick nap; instead, get up and move.

Walking can help keep off
the pounds and may even prevent diabetes.

Researchers at George
Washington University found taking a 15 minute walk after every meal can reduce
blood sugar levels.

They also discovered the
method is more effective than taking one 45 minute walk every day.

Doctors say exercise right
after a meal keeps blood sugar from spiking.

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Local groups help AL employers, employees learn new "Guns in the Parking Lot" Act

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 13th, 1:47 am

(WTVM)- Come August 1, every employer in Alabama will be affected by Act 283, commonly known as "Guns in the parking lot act."

This new law enables employees to have a gun in a locked compartment in their car while at work.

"It doesn't mean they can carry them in the work place, it doesn't mean they can carry them when they're ever at work, but it does mean under Alabama law beginning August first that they will have a right to store them in their vehicle out of plain view," explains Tommy Eden of management labor law firm of Constangy, Brooks and Smith.

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Matisse, Picasso among artists featured in Auburn museum’s exhibition of lithographs opening June 29

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Tuesday, June 11th, 5:29 pm

AUBURN UNIVERSITY – The Jule Collins Smith Museum will mount an exhibition of lithographic editions from the museum’s permanent collection on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m.

“Drawn upon a Stone” features 31 works on paper to augment contemporary master prints on view in the touring exhibition, “Tamarind Touchstones: Fabulous at 50 – Celebrating Excellence in Fine Art Lithography.”

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Harvey Updyke is now a free man, will serve remainder of probation in Louisiana

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, June 11th, 5:34 am

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- The diehard Alabama fan
who admitted to poisoning the iconic oaks at Toomer's Corner back in 2010 is
now a free man.

Updyke was released from
the Lee County Detention Facility Monday morning at the end of his three year
split sentence. He had 104 days of jail credit...so after serving 76 days
following his guilty plea, Updyke is a free man.

According to his attorney,
the first thing Harvey Updyke asked for when he walked out of jail was a piece
of fruit...a banana to be more specific.

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Auburn names Paul Register as new Chief of Police

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, June 11th, 12:38 am

AUBURN, AL (WTVM)- After the announcement of Chief Tommy Dawson's retirement from the Auburn Police force last week, Auburn city officials have officially appointed Paul Register as the new Chief of Police.

"Chief Dawson and I worked together for a very long time and I don't really expect anything to change. We worked together on a lot of things. Our philosophies and goals are the same, so I don't think the Auburn citizens will see much of a difference," says Register.

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