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Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Haircut: Dimensions Salon

By Caroline Craig | Assistant News Editor | April 19

Dimensions was voted "Best Place to Get a Haircut’" for Plainsman's Choice and Best Salon by the Opelika-Auburn News for their 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards. 

BigHouse foundation creates community for foster families

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | April 17

BigHouse is a nonprofit organization, that is asking the community to donate for their 2022 projects. 

Vendors line up for FireFlys car trunk spring sale

By Sydney Houseman | April 12

Auburns annual trunk sale brings new vendors. 

Opelika shooting leads to death of 13-year-old victim

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 11

A shooting in a residential area in Opelika led to the death of a 13-year-old Monday afternoon, the Opelika Police Department said. 

Auburn takes steps to protect its biodiversity

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 8

Auburn is home to a variety of native species with Alabama commonly ranked as the fourth-highest biodiverse state. According to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Environmental Conservation Online System, Alabama is number three with the most endangered or threatened species listed.  However, members of Auburn University and the City of Auburn are working to protect the biodiversity in the area. 

City Council communicates on construction concerns

By Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | April 6

Council member Tommy Dawson communicated citizen's concerns about ongoing construction on Cox and Opelika Road. 

Lee County under tornado warning

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 5

Lee County and Auburn University are under a tornado warning until 12:15 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 5, the National Weather Service tweeted today at 11:14 a.m.

'I just don't want it on our campus.'

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and My Ly | News Editor | March 30

On Tuesday, March 29, students gathered at Toomer’s Corner in a demonstration protesting the graphic images displayed on campus earlier in the week by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, which was brought to Auburn by Auburn Students for Life, an anti-abortion campus group.

The Hound celebrates 10 years in business

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | March 29

Popular restaurant The Hound celebrates ten years in business.

Best in the state: How Auburn leads Alabama in recycling

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 27

Auburn residents participate in their city’s curbside recycling program at a higher rate than any other city in Alabama. 

Students raise money to make clean water accessible

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | March 25

Students for Clean Water seeks to alleviate the burdens of the global water crisis.

Where your waste goes as an Auburn resident

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 24

Catrina Cook, environmental services director for the City of Auburn, sat down with The Plainsman to explain the ins and outs of waste collection and hauling.

Public Hearing | Why Auburn bans short-term rentals

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Caroline Craig | Community Reporter | March 17

This week, Caroline Craig explains Tuesday's City Council meeting, where a resident expressed his frustration with the city's decision to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb in his neighborhood.

Community member claims City sent him cease and desist letters regarding short-term rentals

By Sydney Houseman | March 16

During a significantly short City Council meeting, a community member expressed his frustration around the City's handling of short-term rentals. A number of announcements were made regarding parks and recreation developments and the public arts committee.

Mayor Ron Anders discusses re-election

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | March 13

Mayor Ron Anders talks about his re-election campaign and his goals.

Vet Set Go holds essay contest for young students

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | March 10

Vet Set Go is giving a middle school student the opportunity to attend a vet camp through an essay contest. 

COVID hospitalizations at EAH lowest since June 2021

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 10

On Wednesday, March 9, there were only four patients at East Alabama Health facilities being treated for COVID-19, the fewest since June 2021.

Auburn Police invesitgate Commerce Drive shooting

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | March 8

On Monday, March 7, Auburn Police responded to a shooting call at a residence at 1300 Commerce Drive, where three individuals were found suffering from gunshot injuries.