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Auburn: The coffee capital of Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | September 29

The Auburn area has a high concentration of chain coffee shops, like many other cities of its size, but Auburn is also home to a unique and vibrant local coffee scene. Auburn is on its way to becoming the coffee capital of Alabama.

3 arrested in connection with Auburn car burglaries

By Staff Report | September 29

Investigations determined that electronics, computers and currency valued at over $3,100 were stolen from the vehicles around East Thach and Magnolia avenues and Cedercrest Circle, police said.

Impeachment committee approves rules allowing for Bentley subpoena

September 27

The Judiciary Committee Tuesday approved rules that will allow it to issue subpoenas.

Parks and Rec kicks off Fall Sundown Concert Series

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 27

Students, families and pets welcomed to attend a free concert in Kiesel Park.

University asking fans not to roll the oak tree damaged by weekend fire

By Staff Report | September 26

Fans celebrating are asked to keep any rolling to the Auburn Oak along College Street. The oak on Magnolia Avenue was significantly burned by the fire, and experts won’t know for some time the extent of the damage.

Auburn man identified and charged for Toomer's Oak fire

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 26

Auburn Police Division identified and charged an Auburn man for lighting a Toomer's Oak on fire on Sunday.

Student who chased Toomer's fire suspect: 'Not today'

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | September 25

Herron Taylor said she couldn’t believe it when she saw the Toomer’s Oak on fire early Sunday morning.

Toomer's fire: 29-year-old from Auburn in custody

By Staff Report | September 25

The suspect, who is not affiliated with Auburn University, was also charged with public intoxication. 

UPDATED | Jacobs: APD has 'suspect in custody'

By Staff Report | September 25

One of the newly planted Toomer's Oaks caught fire.

Saying goodbye to Hastings

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 24

Hastings is set to close by the end of October.

Local vape shops fear new FDA regulations

By Sam Willoughby | Community Writer | September 24

An FDA rule issued on May 10 deemed e-cigarettes and e-juice as tobacco products.

Third man arrested in connection with July fraternity house auto burglary

By Staff Report | September 23

A third suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with fraternity house auto burglary.

Children practice reading during new humane society program

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 22

The Lee County Humane Society held its first Books and Barks! session Monday afternoon.

Joe Lovvorn wins House District 79 seat

September 22

Joe Lovvorn has won the special election.

Local gas stations see fuel shortages

September 21

Commuters with empty tanks may find plastic bags over gas pumps in Auburn.

UPDATE: Officials arrest high school student in relation to clown threats

By Staff Report | September 21

Police arrested a 16-year-old female student after Opelika City Schools were on lockdown today.

Local musician spotlight: Brett McDaniel

By Alex Wilkerson | Contributing Writer | September 21

The Auburn Plainsman has decided to begin a weekly column to highlight the musicians and bands that contribute to the area's unique live music landscape.

New Auburn High on track for completion, new elementary school in the works

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 21

Plans for a new Auburn City Schools elementary school quickened as the new Auburn High School is set for April 2017 completion.