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EAMC holds remembrance for COVID patients

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 25

One year after the first COVID patient entered the hospital, EAMC held a ceremony both to remember the patients who died and to celebrate the patients who survived.

OPD searches for missing person

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 23

58-year-old Louis Young has been missing since March 8.

Well Red hosts book signing for local author

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | March 18

Readers described "Give Grace" as a "mix between a devotional and inspirational."

City Council approves new ordinance for short-term rentals

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | March 17

The approved changes to short-term rental regulations will take roughly 90 days to take effect.

Local hotels give guests a chance to wake up in a piece of history

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | March 17

Both the Heritage House in Opelika and the Crenshaw Guest House in Auburn provide locally owned alternatives to a traditional hotel.

Live Thread | Severe weather threatens Auburn campus, Lee County

By The Auburn Plainsman Staff | March 17

Severe storms are sweeping across Alabama. Stay safe and stay updated.

Ivey issues state of emergency for severe weather

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 16

The state of emergency was issued due to severe weather being expected to hit areas with diminished resources due to COVID-19.

Pups on the Plains rents fostered dogs

By My Ly | Community Editor | March 10

Pups on the Plains has been renting adoptable dogs since 2018.

What to know for upcoming short-term rentals vote

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 8

The City Council will vote on a new short-term rental ordinance on March 16.

Opelika police make arrest after woman found dead on March 2

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

An Opelika man has been arrested after the Opelika Police Department found a woman dead on Maple Avenue on March 2.

Mo'Bay Beignet Co. welcomes first guests to Auburn location

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

The new Mo’Bay Beignet Co. location in Auburn had its grand opening on Friday at 7:30 a.m. This is Mo’Bay’s first location outside Mobile, where the shop got its start.

Bama Tracker compiles COVID-19 data for Alabama

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | March 5

David Marconnet created Bama Tracker to compile the state's COVID-19 data starting in March 2020.

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EAMC to require masks after statewide mandate ends

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

Following Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement that the state’s mask requirement will expire for good on April 9, East Alabama Medical Center said that masks will still be required inside its hospitals and facilities in Opelika and Valley, Alabama.

Ivey extends Safer At Home Order through April 9

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | March 4

Ivey included a mask mandate in the extended Safer At Home Order, promising that it will be removed after April 9.

Council debates addressing citizens' concerns during Council meetings

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | March 2

During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the Council discussed providing answers at the time they are asked by residents during Citizens' Open Forum.

Dessert cafe opens doors on Opelika Road

By Elise Sappington | Community Reporter | March 2

Cheetos joins ChickChickPorkPork, the other Opelika Road restaurant owned by William and Gio Paulk.

Aniah's Law passes House, moves to Senate

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 1

A bill named in honor of Aniah Blanchard, the 19-year old Southern Union student who was kidnapped and murdered in 2019, passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 23. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.

Opelika pedestrian struck, killed by train

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 26

A 64-year-old man was hit and killed by a train in Opelika on Friday.

Opelika murder suspect arrested in Connecticut

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 25

John Robert Thomas III was arrested in Connecticut on Feb. 25 in connection to the shooting that took place at the 300 Block of South Third Street in Opelika on Feb. 19.

Officer injured in I-85 car chase

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | February 22

The chase concluded in Chambers County, where suspects were taken into custody.