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<![CDATA[AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- An analysis of Toomer's Oaks has revealed the trees were as old as 85 years when they were removed last month after being poisoned by a University of Alabama fan. Auburn University horticulturist Gary Keever and Brian Via, an associate professor in AU's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, made the determination last week after counting the tree's growth rings, the Opelika-Auburn News reported Thursday (http://bit.ly/11VQget ). The trees were removed April 23 when efforts failed to rehabilitate them after being poisoned by a University of Alabama fan during Auburn's 2010 run to the BCS football championship. The cross-section of the wood from the College Street oak also bore a scar the tree sustained after being struck by a drunk driver in the 1990s. "There's a story to tell by looking at the wood of signs of earlier injury and how the trees responded," Keever said. "The trees don't heal but they do compartmentalize, they do block off injury." Keever said the wood has been taken to a location where it is irrigated to keep it from drying out while a use is determined. Meanwhile, items made from wood collected from earlier pruning are being sold to university-licensed manufacturers, with royalties funding scholarships. Keever said his hope is that a cross-section of wood treated with penetrating oil will be displayed at a location on campus and be used as a timeline to chronicle significant events in Auburn's history. "I think a lot of people would find that of interest," Keever said. ___ Information from: Opelika-Auburn News, http://www.oanow.com/

Auburn, Ala., is among the top 15 fastest-growing large cities in the U.S., according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released May 23.

Jeremy Michael, at Allegra Printing in Auburn, AL, attests to his cost savings from his two Impressia Digital Multi-Media Print Systems and iQueue Workflow software.

OPELIKA, Ala. -- Parents and students of Lee-Scott Academy in Auburn have something extra to look forward to on the drive to school each morning.

A Lee County judge has scheduled a hearing for a man accused of killing three people at a pool party at an Auburn apartment complex last year.

This 2012 photo released by A&E shows, from left, Phil Robertson, Jase Robertson, Si Robertson and Willie Robertson from the A&E series, "Duck Dynasty, " airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST AUBURN, Ala.

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS MAY 18-19 - In this Feb. 4, 2013 photo, Shelua Huey helps Kevin Kennedy into his walker as his jump rope partner, Gabe Neves, walks away at Richland Elementary School, in Auburn, Ala.

AUBURN, Alabama -- Auburn University has retracted a letter that some alumni said was an attempt to weaken the school's professional flight program before a review board considers disbanding the major this fall.

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Auburn University athletics director Jay Jacobs speaks during an Auburn Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Auburn, Ala.

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Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs speaks to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce on May 14, 2013, in Auburn, Ala.

Phenix City Public Schools Superintendent Larry DiChiara said in an e-mail Tuesday a grand jury has reached a "no bill" verdict in the case of a teacher accused of child abuse for taping two students' arms together.

The top spot in Sylacauga City Schools has a new occupant. Dr. Michael Freeman was unanimously approved for the superintendent position at a called Board of Education meeting Monday morning.

Auburn University president Jay Gogue listens during a press conference Tuesday, Dec.

That means that students who hoped to become pilots with degrees from Auburn University will now have to earn their professional flight degrees through another flight school.

Saturday, the reigning Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, led the four-day Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite for the second consecutive day.