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UPDATE: Opelika man arrested in connection with store burglary charged with additional counts

By Staff Report | November 26

APD arrested 41-year-old Jason Eric Woodall.

City to host new innovation, entrepreneurship event

By Staff Report | November 22

The public can attend the all-day Auburn Innovation Fest on Dec. 8 at the ALFA Pavilion at Ag Heritage Park free of charge, though two events require registration.

Auburn man arrested for attempted murder

By Staff Report | November 21

On Nov. 20, 2016, the APD arrested Tamarius Antoine Welch, 32.

Sheriff's office continues handgun safety course

By Rachel Littleton | Community Writer | November 21

The Sheriff’s office hold a three-day gun safety course nine times a year.

Auburn Public Library hosts write-ins for National Novel Writing Month

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 19

The library hosts write-ins every Wednesday and Thursday.

Food Pantry distributes Thanksgiving meals for Lee County

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 18

It began as six boxes of food 16 years ago.

President Gogue discusses his time at Auburn, impending retirement

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | November 17

He served as President of New Mexico State University from 2000 to 2003 and chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston from 2003 to 2007.

Planning Commission shoots down proposed South College subdivision

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | November 16

A group of around 20 homeowners attended the Auburn Planning Commission's Nov.

Lot near downtown Municipal Parking Deck to be resurfaced

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | November 16

A resurfacing project on the Tichenor Lot downtown is set to begin early next year.

City Council approves alcoholic beverage license for Taco Mama

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | November 16

Diners will now officially be able to pair a margarita, beer, or glass of wine with their burrito.

UPDATE: Police identify man killed in Sunday hit-and-run

By Staff Report | November 14

Officials have identified the man who was killed in a hit-and-run Sunday.

Police search for suspect in fatal hit-and-run

By Staff Report | November 13

The Auburn Police Division responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Sunday.

City sees increase in pedestrian accidents so far in 2016

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 11

With six pedestrian accidents in October alone this year, city officials talk about safety measure while students share their concerns crossing the street and driving pedestrian-heavy areas.

On The Plains: Episode 4 — President Trump

By Community News Staff | November 11

Chip and Kris discuss the results of the presidential election.

Voting begins in Auburn, crowds head to the polls

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor and Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 10

"I've never seen a line this long, a wait this long or a turnout like this," a voter said.

Georgia wildfire smokes up Lee County

By Chip Brownlee | Community Editor and Kris Martins | Community Reporter | November 10

Lee County and Auburn residents woke up this morning to a thin haze of smoke in the area, but that smoke isn't from a Lee County wildfire.

LIVE: Lee County general election coverage

By Community Staff | November 10

Live Twitter coverage and election results from The Plainsman staff.

Opelika man charged in Auburn vehicle break-in

By Staff Report | November 9

Handguns, electronic devices and a backpack valued at over $1,800 were stolen.