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Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr. Mug Shot Released [PHOTO]

Alabama police have released this mug shot of Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr., the man accused of poisoning oak trees at Toomer's Corner near the Auburn University campus. Auburn Police Department Harvey A. Updyke Jr., 62, of Dadeville, Ala., was arrested in connection with the poisoning of iconic oak trees at...

Who Is Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr., the Suspect in Auburn Tree Poisoning Case?

Is Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr., the man accused of poisoning Auburn University's beloved 130-year-old oak trees, a retired Texas state trooper? SportsGrid has what it claims to be details from Updyke's Facebook page, since deleted, that include "Retired Texas state trooper" under the employment section. Caveat, though: It...

Auburn Tree Poisoning and 5 Other Pranks Born of College Rivalries

College rivalries are the stuff of legend, but some Southern football fans may have taken things too far with a recent prank. A University of Alabama fan stands accused of poisoning -- yes, poisoning -- 130-year-old trees at Toomer's Corner, a famous intersection where the Auburn University campus meets the town. A man...

Two National Parks Eyed to Honor Legacy of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who led others to freedom on the Underground Railroad, could be honored with two national parks promoting her life. Senators from Maryland and New York introduced legislation on Tuesday -- the start of Black History Month -- to create parks in both states that would protect sites connected...

A Game for the Ages That Really Wasn't

GLENDALE, Ariz. – For the umpteenth time Monday night, but this time with the game tied and just over two minutes left, Auburn from its own 40 on first down called for Cam Newton to run an inside zone read to the right side. He handed off to Michael Dyer, and five yards later Oregon's Eddie Pleasant wrapped up Dyer...

Background on Auburn

Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state.

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