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The Yard Milkshake Bar opens up in downtown Auburn

By SeAnna Grady | Writer | June 27

Downtown Auburn’s newest addition is The Yard Milkshake Bar.

Republican primary winner for state Senate to be decided by lot

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | June 26

The race for the Republican nomination for the Alabama District 27 Senate will be decided by lot. 

Family owned barbecue restaurant opens in Auburn

By Jolie Bishop | Culture Editor | June 10

A new family owned barbecue restaurant recently opened in the Auburn-Opelika area. 

City Council discuses open seat in the board

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | June 8

At last night's city council meeting, the eight members discussed a temporary replacement following Ward 4 Council Member Brett Smith announcing his departure during the previous meeting. 

Red Clay Brewing Company celebrates their 7 year anniversary with new brews

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | June 2

Red Clay Brewing Company in Opelika celebrated their 7 year anniversary this year by releasing a new line of beers that gave their brewers a chance to get creative and expand. 

Auburn University Early Learning Center to be knocked down for new dorms

By Sydney Houseman | May 30

The Early Learning Center is no longer going to be located in the center of Auburn's campus. The historic building is being torn down in order to build more dorms at a convenient spot on campus. 

City market kicks off first day of summer season

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | May 25

They say people don't know what they have until it's gone, and for Auburn residents, that is the nearly nine-month wait for the City Market to re-open.

Auburn students express opinion on upcoming primaries

By Jonathan Stuckey | Columnist | May 24

Alabama voters will head to the polls on May 24 to cast their vote among a crowded candidate field.  

Council member announces resignation

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | May 18

Ward 4 Council member Brett Smith announced his resignation from Auburn City Council at the meeting Tuesday night.

Heat stress one of the many challenges for local farmer

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | April 29

Garrette Dixon is a sixth generation farmer tackling modern problems such as heat and weeds.

Opelika Middle School teacher arrested in sex crimes case

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 28

A teacher at Opelika Middle School has been arrested in connection with a sex crimes investigation. 

Third Thursday Poetry Series hosts its final event of the semester

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 22

Third Thursday Poetry Series held its last event of the semester, which included graduate students and students in a capstone course shared their work. 

Five East Alabama mayors endorse Ivey for reelection

By My Ly | News Editor | April 21

Five East Alabama mayors endorsed Kay Ivey for reelection on Thursday. 

City Council rewards bid for construction of new facilities

By Caroline Craig | Assistant News Editor | April 20

City Council approved an item of the consent agenda awarding a bid to a contractor for the construction of new facilities for Environmental Services and Public Works which would provide pole barns and wash buildings. 

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best of Auburn Businesses

By Plainsman Staff | April 19

About one month ago, students, community members, alumni and other Plainsman readers engaged in the first-ever installation of Plainsman's Choice as a readers' poll. We are announcing the winners this week, with a different category on each day. Today's category is business. Below are the winners of ...

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best New Store: Blade & Barrel Axe Co.

By Emma Hall | News Writer | April 19

Voted Best New Store in Auburn, Blade and Barrel Company opened only a little over a year ago on March 25, 2021 and has only grown since.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Thrift Store: America's Thrift

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

Conveniently located in Tiger Town, America’s Thrift serves the City of Auburn in more ways than one. Appealing to all demographics, they have won the Plainsman’s Choice award for the best thrift store of 2022. 

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.