Tuesday, August 07, 2007

What to look for in Wednesday’s paper

Former AU President William Walker died this morning. He didn’t leave the university on the best of terms but he did leave the university with lasting memories. AU Reporter Amy Weaver will have more information and interviews with former co-workers on this.

Cost Plus World Market recently announced a voluntary recall on beverage containers and a water tank. The TigerTown World Market store has at least three of the five recalled products in stock. Beverly Harvey has contacted the store manager and discussed what items were taken off shelves and how they are warning customers about the recalls.

Former AU professor and Army Lt. Col. Loyd Frank Lawing Jr., 53, plead guilty Monday to embezzling over $940,000 in monies that he was entrusted with as the chapter advisor, secretary and treasurer of AU’s branch of the social fraternity Alpha Tau Omega.

Opelika’s council meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. They will discuss funding for the new Sportsplex.

Auburn’s council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. as well. The Economic Development Department plans to make an important announcement during Mayor’s Communications.