---

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.

'Clown sightings' reported on campus

By Staff Report | September 20

The Auburn Police Division has received reports of people dressed in clown costumes on campus, according to an Auburn University Public Safety notice.  Reports of clowns scaring members of the public have spread across the United States.

City Council approves 2017–18 biennial budget

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 20

The $82.25 million general fund budget will focus on public safety, education and construction.

Auburn police captain reflects on 30 years

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 18

Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey didn't plan to be in law enforcement for three decades.

Residents share visions for city parks and culture

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 15

Auburn area residents shared their visions for city parks Thursday night.

Art program takes 5th-grade students to the 'land down under'

By Tiara Bond | Community Writer | September 15

Hundreds of fifth graders flocked to the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center.

Judge quietly ends Hubbard's Lee County trial

September 15

A post-trial motion filed by the defense in early August was automatically denied last week.

Lovvorn wins: Fire battalion chief takes House Republican primary

September 15

Lovvorn took 51.29 percent of the vote.

Helping the community 'one note at a time'

By Ariel Cochran | Community Writer | September 13

Spicer’s Music was awarded a best small business in Auburn.

Voters cast ballots in House District 79 Republican primary

September 13

Voters head to the poll today.

One-Stop Shop: Meet the House District 79 Republican candidates

September 9

Get to know the Republican candidate for House District 79 before you vote Sept. 13.

UPDATE: Campus shooting at AUM leaves one nonstudent injured

September 9

AUM Police are still investigating the shooting.

Candidates tackle money in politics at forum

September 7

PAC money was a topic of discussion at Wednesday's forum.

City Council tables biennial budget approval

By Kris Martins | Community Reporter | September 7

The budget approval will reappear at the next September council meeting.