Journalism professor Mickey Logue passes away
Journalism professor Hanchey “Mickey” Logue Jr. passed away at his home in Auburn on June 3, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in Bay Minette, Ala, Logue earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University. Upon graduation he began his career in news, first with The Montgomery Advertiser and then The Atlanta Constitution. He later worked for The Birmingham News where he covered the civil rights movement.
He joined Auburn’s faculty in 1965 where he served as a journalism professor for 30 years as well as a beloved faculty advisor to The Plainsman. Logue is fondly remembered as a conscientious and devoted teacher who made an indelible impact on the lives of his students.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10, with visitation at 10 a.m., and the service following at 11 a.m. Both will take place at the Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home located at 1500 Frederick Road.
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