Harvey Almorn Updyke, a 62 year-old from Dadeville, Ala., has been arrested for poisoning the beloved oak trees at Aurburn’s Toomer’s Corner. Updyke, according to his Facebook profile, is a retired Texas State Trooper and a dedicated ‘Bama fan (note the patterned hat; he also has a Facebook friend named Crimson). He is being held on a $50,000 bond and will be charged with criminal mischief for applying the herbicide. More »

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