What: Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, will address Macon County high school students and Tuskegee University about education, the need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and his plan to improve the economic conditions of black Americans. Invited by the Tuskegee University Muslim Student Association and the Black Belt Deliberative Dialogue, the leader’s visit is part of an ongoing series of addresses at HBCU campuses.

Figures of Interest: Farrakhan and Tuskegee University President Gilbert L. Rochon

EVENTS:

What: Viewing of “World Friendship Tour,” a documentary on Louis Farrakhan’s visits to Muslim nations over the years, and question and answer session with Farrakhan

When: Thursday, March 21

Time: 6 - 9 p.m. CST

On Monday, March 18, 2013 the Auburn Police Division arrested Fredicka Brown, age 32, of Shorter, Alabama, on warrants charging him with Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft of Property 1st Degree.  His arrest stems from the investigation of a police report dated May 16, 2011 in which a business located in the 300 block of Industry Drive reported a burglary.  A utility trailer along with assorted tools and equipment valued in excess of $20,000 was stolen.  Brown was transported to the Lee County Detention Center from Limestone County where he was being held on unrelated charges.  His bond is currently set at $8,000.

Information Source: Auburn PD

TUSKEGEE, AL (WSFA)- Victoryland Casino owner Milton McGregor continues his fight to bring electronic bingo machines back to his Macon County facility, but before his case will move forward, the judge had to rule on a motion that would decide if he would recuse himself from the proceedings.

Macon County Judge Tom Young opted not to recuse himself, saying that Attorney General Luther Strange's office claim of personal and judicial prejudice was unfounded. The judge says he's only been asked to recuse himself from approximately five cases out of the more than thousand he's presided over during his career.

No new evidence was presented in Tuesday's hearing, but the defense accused the Attorney General's office of judge-shopping, or seeking a judge that would rule favorably on their motions. The defense cited three cases in which it says the AG's office went out of its way to find judges who would sign requested search warrants.