Wednesday, January 9 2013 9:28 PM EST2013-01-10 02:28:39 GMT
A Lee County judge has excused Harvey Updyke Jr. from attending Wednesday's bond revocation hearing after his attorney filed a motion Tuesday asking that his client remain in Louisiana.More >>
A Lee County judge has excused Harvey Updyke Jr. from attending Wednesday's bond revocation hearing after his attorney filed a motion Tuesday asking that his client remain in Louisiana.More >>
Monday, November 19 2012 12:55 PM EST2012-11-19 17:55:05 GMT
The night sky lit up in Auburn early Saturday morning and it was not the stars bursting in air. Flames burned through much of what's left of the beloved Toomer's Corner Oak trees.More >>
The night sky lit up in Auburn early Saturday morning and it was not the stars bursting in air. Flames burned through much of what's left of the beloved Toomer's Corner Oak trees.More >>
Auburn police have confirmed an on-going investigation into a fire at the beloved Toomer's Oaks early Sunday morning. The toilet paper caught on fire around 3:20 a.m. after AU fans rolled the trees followingMore >>
Auburn police have confirmed an on-going investigation into a fire at the beloved Toomer's Oaks early Sunday morning. More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 2:47 PM EDT2012-10-24 18:47:09 GMT
Even though the fate of the iconic Toomer's Oak trees in Auburn has not been decided, the AU Office of Campus Planning held two public workshops today to gain input from the community concerning possibleMore >>
Even though the fate of the iconic Toomer's Oak trees in Auburn has not been decided, the AU Office of Campus Planning held two public workshops today to gain input from the community concerning possible enhancements to the corner.More >>
Monday, August 20 2012 3:11 PM EDT2012-08-20 19:11:35 GMT
The Auburn family has been anxiously waiting to hear the final verdict on the condition of the oak trees at Toomer's Corner. More >>
The Auburn family has been anxiously waiting to hear the final verdict on the condition of the oak trees at Toomer's Corner. Now, 18 months after it was announced the trees had been poisoned with Spike 80DF (tebuthiuron), they finally have an answer.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 9:55 AM EDT2012-08-09 13:55:15 GMT
At a time of year when most trees are filled with leaves, most of the branches of the oaks at Toomer's Corner are empty.More >>
It has been more than a year since the discovery that the oaks at Toomer's Corner in Auburn were poisoned. Now, the University is beginning another step in their treatment process.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 5:30 AM EDT2012-08-09 09:30:42 GMT
From the City of Auburn Auburn, AL - On Wednesday, August 8, a contractor hired by Auburn University will complete tree maintenance on the Toomer's Oaks at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and CollegeMore >>
Auburn's poisoned oak trees are going through another round of pruning. More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 11:32 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:32:57 GMT
The man accused of poisoning Auburn's Toomer Oaks may face a jury this week in Lee County. Harvey Updyke, 63, is expected to appear in court alongside his attorney, but Updyke's health may affect his abilityMore >>
The man accused of poisoning Auburn's Toomer Oaks may face a jury this week in Lee County. Harvey Updyke, 63, is expected to appear in court alongside his attorney.More >>
Friday, June 15 2012 9:53 PM EDT2012-06-16 01:53:52 GMT
Friday morning, Harvey Updyke's attorneys filed a notice at the Lee County Courthouse that may affect whether or not he can participate in next week's trial. More >>
A doctor says the man accused of poisoning the oaks at Toomer's Corner is in need of medical attention. More >>
Auburn University is taking steps to immortalize the memories of the Toomer's Oaks. Fans have been leaving everything from toilet paper rolls, books, and hand-made get well cards at the base of the treesMore >>
Auburn University is taking steps to immortalize the memories of the Toomer's Oaks.More >>
Saturday, April 14 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-04-14 14:34:26 GMT
Auburn and fans will see the eagles back at Toomers Corner, landing there after months of repairs. It took more than four hours to put the historic statues back on their pedestals at the main gates.More >>
Auburn and fans will see the eagles back at Toomers Corner, landing there after months of repairs. It took more than four hours to put the historic statues back on their pedestals at the main gates.More >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 12:12 PM EDT2012-03-28 16:12:44 GMT
Officials at Auburn University are hoping a radical new procedure being performed on the oaks at Toomer's Corner will help them battle the spike 80 DF poison.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 10:10 PM EST2012-01-18 03:10:58 GMT
There is a developing story about the historic oaks at Toomer's Corner. The Future of Rolling Toomer's Corner committee met Tuesday regarding what should be done to the poisoned Toomer's oaks.More >>
Monday, January 9 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-01-09 23:00:06 GMT
Source: al.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WTVM) – Al.com reported Sunday that Harvey Updydke was seen near the upcoming BCS Championship game this weekend. A picture posted on al.com which says Harvey Updyke was seen on BourbonMore >>
Thursday, September 29 2011 3:04 PM EDT2011-09-29 19:04:45 GMT
Auburn University says the century-old oak trees marking the entrance to campus, known as the Toomer's Corner Oaks, have continued to steadily decline in health over the summer and into the fall.More >>
Sunday, September 4 2011 6:13 PM EDT2011-09-04 22:13:19 GMT
Crews were out Sunday cleaning up all that toilet paper left by fans. The decision was made by university officials that Auburn fans could roll Toomer's but instead of removing the toilet paper by pressure washing the crews would have to remove each and every strip of paper with their hands.More >>
Saturday, September 3 2011 6:48 PM EDT2011-09-03 22:48:48 GMT
Auburn fans are keeping a cherished tradition alive - at least for now. Hundreds streamed to Toomer's Corner following the 23rd-ranked Tigers' 42-38, comeback win over Utah State on Saturday.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 6:23 PM EDT2011-07-21 22:23:44 GMT
Auburn University says it not ready to put the tradition of rolling the trees at Toomer's Corner to rest. Thursday morning it announced that the tradition will continue.More >>
Friday, June 17 2011 2:19 PM EDT2011-06-17 18:19:00 GMT
Marlin Miller has made his tree carving skills known throughout the gulf coast by helping to turn dead or dying trees into sculptures. Now, he says he is willing to do the same thing for the Toomer's Corner Oaks.More >>
Wednesday, April 13 2011 3:09 PM EDT2011-04-13 20:09:25 GMT
Tiger Rags, Inc. will present a check in the amount of $30,000 to theAuburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences for student scholarships.More >>
Wednesday, March 9 2011 4:15 PM EST2011-03-09 21:15:22 GMT
Despite the fact that the Toomer's Corner Oaks were poisoned, land surveyors are working to make sure future folks know what the landmark trees at tome's corner look like now, while the trees are still alive.More >>
Tuesday, March 1 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-03-01 23:15:54 GMT
Auburn University is digging monitoring wells Tuesday as part of its efforts track the spread of herbicide that was used to poison oak trees at Toomer's Corner.More >>
Tuesday, February 22 2011 9:01 AM EST2011-02-22 14:01:51 GMT
Monday morning, Auburn University began removing all of the poisoned soil around the two oak trees. Test results showing the severity of the herbicide in the soil came back last Thursday, so why not begin removing the soil then?More >>
Monday, February 21 2011 9:34 AM EST2011-02-21 14:34:08 GMT
Auburn Police are looking into comments made on a popular online message board that could indicate a second person knew about the herbicide poisoning.More >>
Friday, February 18 2011 3:09 PM EST2011-02-18 20:09:14 GMT
The man accused of poisoning Toomer's Corner oaks, was in court Thursday for a hearing. Henry Updyke is currently in jail on a $50,000 bond. Experts say the trees are not likely to survive.More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Off-campus barber talks about his customers over the years. They include Auburn coaches and players. He also makes a bold prediction about the BCS Championship.More >>
Tuesday, January 11 2011 12:06 PM EST2011-01-11 17:06:30 GMT
Just moments after Auburn's win, fans rolled out into the streets to roll their favorite corner. All of the action was captured live on Auburn's newly installed HD web cams.More >>
Friday, November 26 2010 11:28 PM EST2010-11-27 04:28:22 GMT
AUBURN,AL (WTVM)- Victory was spelled A-u-b-u-r-n tonight. It may have been a little wet on Toomer's Corner but that didn't stop fans from celebrating in the streets of downtown Auburn.More >>
Monday, November 15 2010 5:51 PM EST2010-11-15 22:51:41 GMT
AUBURN, ALA (WTVM) - Following Auburn University's 49-31 win over the University of Georgia football team Saturday night, witnesses say an upset Georgia fan set fire to toilet paper hanging from an oak tree at Toomer's Corner in Auburn.More >>
