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The tailgate is free and open to the public. It will be located in the Gay Street parking lot from 12-3 p.m.

Southern Living and Cobblestone Bread Co. partner up to tailgate

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 2

Southern Living is coming to Auburn to set up a tailgate for their Southern Living Tailgate Tour. The tour involves the Southern Living test kitchen and the Cobblestone Bread Co. food truck working together to visit three different SEC college towns: Auburn; Columbia, South Carolina; and Athens, Georgia.

VIDEO: This Week on The Plains 10.2.2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | October 2

A few stories highlighted from this week's Auburn Plainsman Newspaper.

Jurors hear testimony on evidence in Desmonte Leonard trial

October 1

Hours of testimony about the chain of custody on evidence in the Desmonte Leonard murder trial were given on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Detective Jude Hackett with the Auburn Police Division testified about the evidence collected from the June 9 crime scene at University Heights, now known as Tiger Lodge, apartment complex.

Attorney General candidate Hubbard speaks to College Democrats

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | October 1

Representative Joe Hubbard, who is running for Attorney General, spoke to the Auburn University College Democrats on Wednesday night, stating that it is time for a change in Montgomery.

Sundilla's listening room can hold 150 comfortably and 192 for a concert.

Sundilla Concert Series rocks the world through radio broadcast

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | October 1

On Thach Avenue, an old, wooden church is tucked on the top of the hill. It was built in 1866 by freed slaves and named the Ebeneezer Baptist Church. The building was sold to a group of Unitarians, and is now the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Church.

Attacks on both sides: Professors give their takes on ISIS

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | October 1

On the wing of decapitation videos and presidential calls for military action, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ISIS has regularly headlined world news.

Former football player testifies in University Heights trial

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 1

Former Auburn University football players Eric Mack and DeAngelo Benton were called to the witness stand yesterday for the Desmonte Leonard murder trial. Leonard is on trial for the capital murder of former Auburn football players Ladarious Phillips, Ed Christian, and DeMario Pitts.

McDonalds VP speaks to business students

By Anna-Claire Terry | Contributing Writer | September 30

Jerome Lyman, vice president of global quality systems for McDonalds, spoke to students in a public lecture today in the Lowder Business building

Citizens illegally rent homes on game days

September 28

Booking a hotel for a big game at the last minute can be tough in Auburn, and that's why some homeowners have started renting their homes out for weekends via rental websites.

Coach Pat Dye holds Blue Jean Ball raising money for school of nursing

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 27

The 14th annual Blue Jean Ball kicked off Thursday. Guests were greeted by Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery nursing students or faculty and country music played by Jay Hughes.

VIDEO: AU Homecoming Parade 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | September 27

Homecoming is a time for celebration and reunion. It is also a time for marching band songs, queens, floats, and football. In case you missed it, or just want to see it again, here is the 2014 Homecoming Parade.

Irish music is no second fiddle to Beef O'Brady's

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 26

There are more seats open than a usual Tuesday, but that doesn't stop Scott Miller, Diane Hite, James Goldstein and Auburn history professor Ralph Kingston from playing traditional Irish session music like they do every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.

'White Water' brings Hollywood to the Plains

September 26

An old church on a dirt road in north Lee County is the last place you'd expect to find the buzz and chaos of a Hollywood movie production.

Auburn Chef makes it through another week of Hell's Kitchen

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | September 25

In the latest episode of Hell's Kitchen, Fernando Cruz made it through another week still in the game.

Fall Family Weekend coordinates with Tiger Dining for parents

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 25

Auburn University's Fall Family Weekend is Sept. 26-28, in conjunction with the homecoming football game against Louisiana Tech University.

Paul Taylor Dance Company visits Opelika on tour

By Kerry Coppinger | Community Writer | September 24

The Paul Taylor Dance Company performed at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30p.m. on Sept. 24, 2014. This was the opening night of the East Alabama Arts performance series season. Philip Preston, director of the program, has dubbed this season with a theme: The Stage is Set.

SGA appoints two remaining executive officers

SGA prepares for Homecoming, appoints graduate council president and vice president

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 22

The SGA Senate prepared for Homecoming at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. The SGA Senate received a visit from the Miss Homecoming 2014 top five candidates.

Kiesel Bark regular, Rudy, greets guests at the entrance of the store.

Kiesel dog care grooming and kennel barks up the right tree

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 21

Pet owners in Lee County have a new place to board their dogs and get them groomed. Kiesel Bark, pet sitter, groomer and kennel, is located across from Kiesel Park on Lee County Road 51. They are open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. during the work week and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays for normal business. Sundays, they are open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for drop off and pick up for boarding.

Cindy Thrash decorates homemade cookies with orange and blue candies.

Homes become businesses under new Cottage Food Law

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 20

Behind the closed doors of a home in an Auburn neighborhood, a new business opportunity is being discovered. Cindy Thrash opens her double oven in her spotless, white, monogrammed apron and sticks a toothpick in two angel food cakes. A few moist crumbs stick to the wooden toothpick. She shuts the door and puts five more minutes on the timer.

Items stolen from historic train depot

September 19

Auburn's Industrial Development Board (IDB) installed the fence around Auburn's historic train depot after they noticed light fixtures, doorknobs and metal mail slots were missing, according to Megan McGowen, deputy economic development director with the city of Auburn.