Contributed Auburn Villager Amelia Pearson

Acting academic: The education of Amelia Pearson
Amelia Reid Pearson is in her fourth academic year as interim president of Southern Union Community College (SUSCC) in Opelika, a position that is the culmination of a vocational dream 30 years in the making.
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Candidates line up for municipal elections When Auburn voters go to the polls for municipal elections Aug. 24, those in all wards will have the opportunity to vote for mayor. Only those in two wards, however, will see a ballot listing city council choices.

Lundy Chase addition first to utilize new zoning Back in 2007, the Auburn City Council adopted a regulation creating a new residential zoning category called "conservation subdivision," aimed at reducing the impact of development. Now, for the first time, a developer is seeking permission to build under the requirements for the new designation.

Former AU star-turned-coach helps wins NBA title Last month, NBA fans all over the world watched intently as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback and edged the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the finals. The Staples Center in downtown LA erupted in celebration as the Lakers earned their second consecutive championship. Superstars like Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher and Ron Artest hugged each other and other teammates as they rejoiced the exhilarating victory. A closer look at all of the faces enjoying the post-game festivities revealed an Auburn connection.

AU's board could see influx of new blood Two Auburn University trustees are already in the pipeline awaiting confirmation by the Alabama Senate, and the terms of seven additional trustees are set to expire in early 2011. In addition, Gov. Bob Riley holds a position on Auburn University's governing board by virtue of his position, and he won't be returning.

Duggan wants only 'problems of prosperity' The recent Auburn Citizen's Survey revealed that nine out of 10 people (92 percent) are satisfied with city services. With that evidence, it is safe to say that the maintenance of quality of life is in good hands--the hands of city employees.