Community

UPDATE: Woman threatening suicide detained, I-85 repoened

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 10

The woman threatening suicide at a rest stop on I-85 southbound has been detained, according to Cpl. Jess Thornton of the Alabama Law Enforcement Association.

Councilwoman continues family's legacy of service to Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 10

Auburn is a transient college town for many, but Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine's family has lived in Auburn for more than 150 years. Her great-grandfather John F. Heard moved to the small railroad town from Georgia during the Civil War era.

Governor creates new Office of Minority Affairs

By Staff Report | March 10

The new office will advise Bentley on issues affecting minorities and women, according to a press release from the governor's office.

One of Auburn's oldest fans celebrates 103rd birthday

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 9

A group of family and friends came to celebrate Edna Fellows' 103rd birthday, which was Saturday, March 5.

Middle school students learn about the importance of art at Auburn Studio Project

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 9

Seventh-grade students from Auburn City Schools got to be Pablo Piscassos for the day during the Auburn Studio Project.

Alabama primary results

By Staff Report | March 8

Live election results for Auburn races.

Incident reports from March 1–7

By Staff Report | March 8

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from March 1–7.

Former editor reflects on civil rights coverage

By Jim Little | Community Editor | March 8

It was a hot and muggy summer day in 1964 in a small Georgia town outside of Atlanta. The 1964-65 editor for The Auburn Plainsman was covering a standoff between civil rights demonstrators and a crowd of white townspeople for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Don Phillips was originally an engineering major, but decided to change his major to journalism because he said he wanted to graduate quicker. After graduating, Phillips went on to work for the United Press International wire service and became Atlanta bureau manager in 1969.

Big Event helps Auburn community

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 5

The Big Event covered over 200 job sites across the Auburn-Opelika area this year, including businesses, homes and churches.

Pebble Hill to host Bridal Faire

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 4

The event will take place Sunday, March, from 2–4 p.m.

CrossFit for a cause, bone marrow registry drive to be held in Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | March 4

ALL IN CrossFit and CrossFit Black Knight, two CrossFit gyms, are teaming up with Be The Match, a bone marrow registry, to increase awareness and lengthen the list of those ready to donate. The registry drive will be held in Kiesel Park on Mar. 5, from 9–11 a.m.

Judge to hear evidence about prosecutorial misconduct

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 3

Judge Jacob A. Walker will hear more evidence of prosecutorial misconduct in ALabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's felony ethics case.

Boda Getta BBQ competition to be held March 4–5

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 3

This weekend bring friends, chairs and big appetites to Boda Getta BBQ.

Auburn student headed to Kansas for music competition

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 3

Christian McGee spends six hours a day in front of a row of thin black and white keys. Her fingers tap against them in a rhythmic fashion as music pours out of a big black box.

Incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese loses to Brandon Hughes

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor and Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 2

Brandon Hughes defeated incumbent District Attorney Robbie Treese on Super Tuesday.

Chipotle still a favorite among the Auburn community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 2

Two weeks ago, Auburn's Chipotle closed their doors for a day. Despite the rough past few months the restaurant chain has endured, Auburn's Chipotle managed to re-open it's doors, and loyal customers still continue to pour in.

Local law enforcement fights Alabama bill allowing loaded firearms in cars

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 2

The bill that would allow individuals to have loaded handguns in their vehicles has passed the Alabama Senate Committee on the Judiciary, despite major opposition from many in Alabama's law enforcement. Senate Bill 14, introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, would allow anyone to carry an accessible, loaded handgun in his or her car without obtaining a license.