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On Tuesday, May 27, Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his 2026 bid for Alabama governor at Byron’s Smokehouse in Auburn, Alabama. With incumbent Governor Kay Ivey term-limited and ineligible for re-election, former Auburn football coach Tuberville is considered a likely gubernatorial candidate for the Republican Party.
On Saturday, May 31, the 11th annual Burger Wars was hosted in downtown Opelika, with 22 grillers competing for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights. Hosted by the Opelika Rotary Charitable Foundation, the goal was not only to create a competitive culinary environment but also to fundraise for local charities.
At Auburn University’s Yarborough Tennis Courts, tennis balls zip around all day long. But not every ball comes off a racket—some are launched by a robot constructed just minutes away. Tennibot, founded by Auburn University graduates and still based on the Plains, conducts much of its product testing on the courts. Although Tennibot remains local, its challenges have become increasingly global as the company navigates a rapidly changing tariff landscape and complex international legal disputes. Despite the worldwide market headwinds it faces, Tennibot sees itself becoming integral to the lives of millions of tennis and pickleball players.
Four Corners Ministries is preparing to open its fourth thrift store, with the soft opening set for June 2, 2025, and the grand opening following on June 17. The store will be located at 820 Columbus Pkwy. in Opelika.
Aproximadamente 15 estudiantes y becarios internacionales de la Universidad de Auburn han visto revocados sus visados por «infracciones penales cometidas en el pasado». Como parte de una ofensiva nacional, la Universidad de Auburn es una de las numerosas universidades que se enfrentan a oleadas de revocaciones de visados y cancelaciones de expedientes dirigidas por el Departamento de Estado y Seguridad Nacional.
GreenPal, the lawn mowing app users commonly call the "Uber of lawn care," expanded to Auburn on Thursday, April 10. Across the nation and most recently in Auburn, GreenPal connects users with local vendors to achieve affordable, efficient and high-quality lawn care at the touch of a button.
On April 15, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, into law. As previously reported by The Plainsman, the bill was a compromise between competing bills and was decided on and introduced in February. Before its introduction, the need for legislation curtailing the power of pharmacy benefit managers—or PBMs—was the subject of a protracted debate.
The 24th annual Old 280 Boogie is coming to Waverly, Alabama, this Saturday, April 12, for art and music enthusiasts to enjoy. The outdoor festival is hosted at the Standard Deluxe, where there will be a surplus of live music, art, Southern cuisine and community.
More than 500 people attended the April 5 protest at the Andrews Federal Building in Opelika, according to an unofficial count given by Kristin Hinnant, one of the volunteer organizers of the protest.
On Friday, April 4, Auburn Vintage Market’s first market was shut down by the university. The event, held on the Haley Concourse, was originally set to last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but was shut down around 10:30 a.m.
On March 29, 2025, Beignets and Brews officially opened its doors on N. College St. in downtown Auburn, adding a fresh and exciting option to Auburn's culinary scene, offering a new spot for students, locals, and visitors to enjoy a delicious combination of sweet treats and coffee.
As Auburn University’s men’s basketball team prepares for its second Final Four appearance in program history, local businesses anticipate the excitement and are already preparing for a busy night in Auburn. As Auburn fans’ game-watching locations are being planned, several special deals will be running for those who want to enjoy food and drinks in truly electric atmospheres with each other.
Auburn's Outreach Global Office will host its fourth annual Global Community Day Festival on April 5 on Cater Lawn. Free to anyone in the Lee County community, the event will feature arts and crafts, food trucks and a fashion exhibition.
On Saturday, March 22, the local DIY music festival AubFest united young creators and music lovers for its sixth edition at Boggin' On The Plains, a local ATV recreation park. Hosted once every fall and spring semester, the day-long festival welcomed those of all ages to enjoy musical performances, local vendors and group activities at the Vibes Tent.
Hope Nichols, daughter of owners Ben and Sydney Nichols, reflected on what her journey has been like as a proud member of her family’s business, The Bean.
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 saw the triumphant climax of months of training, sweat and endurance for more than 4,000 participants of War Eagle Run Fest (WERF).
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, 112 pharmacies across Alabama closed to express support for Senate Bill 93 in the Alabama legislature. While no pharmacies in the Auburn–Opelika area walked out, many aimed to support the bill in other ways, like displaying black bows or balloons. Bubba's Medicine Shop in Opelika turned off their phones for an hour and a half and set a message expressing support for the bill. Jim's Drugs in Dadeville and Beauregard Drugs are the nearest pharmacies that closed.
Auburn University senior in software engineering Matthew Rogers recently released a website forming a heatmap visualization of crime statistics around Auburn University. The website creates an image showing the usually unseen prevalence of crime on the Plains.
Join the Krewe de Tigris for a family-fun day at their eighth annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. in Downtown Auburn’s makeshift Entertainment District. In addition to the parade, the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will be hosting Krewe Krawl beginning at noon.
“I knew Auburn was proud, but I wasn’t expecting all this.” – Abbie Stockard
