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Businesses relocate due to Kroger expansion

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 13

Mike Carter, property manager for the Corner Village Shopping Center, said that the tenants were OK with having to relocate. "We first contacted the tenants back in the summer and let them know what was happening," Carter said. "We had to build a new building, which is on the corner of the entrance to Kroger."

Auburn relationships prove they can stand the test of time

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Writer | February 13

For Charlotte and David Sutton, Bonnie Macewan and Tom Manig, it has been decades since that one special moment. The Suttons have been married for 39 years in March and met at a Navy party in Virginia where David was stationed. Charlotte is an associate professor of management and David is an associate professor of communication and journalism.

Lee County probate judge to issue same-sex marriage licenses

February 13

English said he made the decision after U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade ordered the Mobile County probate judge to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

Multi family housing project removed from Planning Commission agenda

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 12

The Auburn Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. to discuss changes to the Auburn area. Among the new proposals a review of the proposed site for a new Auburn Highs School was presented.

Behind the scenes of a 911 emergency call center

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 12

Five computer screens provide a backdrop as Auburn communications dispatchers take calls from the public and police. The communications division is responsible for running the 911 center, which includes dispatching all police and fire rescue.

A glimpse into a day in the life of Auburn police officers

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 11

Flashing red lights illuminate the night as Auburn Police Division officer Greg Miller approaches a car from the rear.

UPDATED: Student injured in motorcycle accident

February 10

Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the 19-year-old student was airlifted from the scene to Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Vote on revised apartment moratorium to be decided Feb. 17

February 10

The moratorium was pushed to last week's meeting after Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine voted against taking it to a vote Jan. 20. At last week's meeting, the moratorium was pushed to the next city council meeting once again, which will take place Feb. 17.

East Alabama Arts celebrates 50 years with performance from New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | February 10

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brought a taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Opelika on Sunday, Feb. 8, as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama's Jubilee weekend event.

Crime reports from Feb. 2-8

February 9

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 2-8.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice bans probate judges from issuing same-sex marriage licenses

February 8

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has issued an order to probate judges banning them from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Student injured in fall at a quarry near Chewacla State Park

February 8

Capt. Will Mathews with the Auburn Police Division said the student was airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries after responding to the call at 3:30 p.m.

Ribbon cutting held to celebrate Auburn Mall re-opening

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 6

People of Auburn gathered in the center of the Auburn Mall on Feb. 6 to celebrate the changes that Hull Property Group has made to the mall since buying it in 2012.

Auburn names new vice president for alumni affairs

February 6

Auburn University has named Gretchen R. VanValkenburg as vice president for alumni affairs and executive director of the Auburn Alumni Association.

VIDEO: This Week on the Plains 2.6.15

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor , Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 6

A weekly highlight of The Auburn Plainsman.

Sand Hill recycling leaves local farmer up a creek

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 6

Robert M. Ward knows his land well. He has been living on the same farm on Cecil Ward Road since his father bought it in 1950. In April 2011, Ward went before the Auburn City Council with a complaint regarding pollution from Sand Hill Recycling Center, located near his property.

Cynthia Farnell brings her art to Biggin

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | February 5

Students filled Biggin Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5, as artist Cynthia Farnell, originally from Birmingham, talked about her most recent exhibit, called "Ancestors". After a brief lecture, the exhibit was open for viewing in the gallery.

Student died Thursday, Jan. 29

February 5

A student who lived in the Upper Quad Dormitories died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.