Community

Gov. Ivey announces $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of perpetrator of missing Auburn teen

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 28

Officials released a video Monday capturing missing Auburn teen Aniah Haley Blanchard making a purchase at a convenience store located on South College Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Neighbors recall night of alleged murder involving 16-year-old

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 27

“I never heard any gunshots,” said Gary Branch, who lives right across the street from where an alleged murder took place, which involved a 16-year-old and his soon-to-be stepmom. “Never heard a thing.”

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Update: Police recover missing Auburn teen's vehicle; search continues

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 25

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an Auburn teen who was reported missing on Thursday. Her vehicle was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of South College Street and Interstate-85 in Auburn, according to Auburn Police Chief Paul Register.

Police ask public's help to locate missing 19-year-old

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 24

Officials said they are looking for 19-year-old Aniah Haley Blanchard from Auburn.

Community honors children lost in tornado

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 24

Robin Ashworth went to her daughter — Mattie’s mom — with the idea to build a children’s library to honor the children lost in the storm while giving other children a place to remember them.

Manufacturer opening $42 million development in Auburn

By Sydney Sims | Community Writer | October 23

The Shinhwa Group, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Changwon, South Korea, is putting its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Auburn.

Cancer patients receive free home cleanings

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 23

Cleaning for a Reason is a nonprofit organization that partners with home cleaning businesses to provide free home cleanings to cancer patients.

Little local libraries spark learning

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | October 23

The goal of the Little Free Library is to inspire a love of reading, build community and spark creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges, according to the Little Free Library website.

UPDATE: Auburn student arrested on child pornography charges

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 22

Preston Sparks, director of University Communications Services, confirmed Ang as a student to The Plainsman.

Opelika Police Department opens new headquarters

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | October 22

The patrol meeting room has increased in size at the new facility. McEachern said the room in the old building could accommodate 15 to 20 people, while the new one can hold well over 100.

Robbery reported near campus

By Staff Report | October 20

A robbery occurred near campus in the 100 block of West Magnolia, according to the Auburn Police Division.

Cemetery tour sheds light on Auburn's historic past

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 19

On Thursday and Friday nights, Auburn residents and students lined up outside Pine Hill Cemetery for a lantern tour held by the Auburn Heritage Association.

Auburn named purple heart city

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | October 19

The Auburn City Council formally declared the City a Purple Heart City Tuesday night in honor and recognition of veterans who have been wounded or killed in service of their country.

Tipoff at Toomer's energizes students, fans

By James Berryhill | Community Writer | October 18

Hundreds of students and fans flocked to Toomer's Corner to see the basketball court in the middle of the street. The event was meant to set the stage for the upcoming season.

Family awarded $9 million in lawsuit settlement involving Auburn Urgent Care

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 18

Hope Johnson was a 20-year-old junior at Auburn majoring in computer science when she walked into Auburn Urgent Care on Dec. 11, 2014, after experiencing sharp chest pains. She died two days later from blood clots, according to Leila Watson, one of the Johnson family’s attorneys.

Tours aim to bring life to the cemetery

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | October 18

These tours have been offered yearly since 1996. Highlighted historical characters vary year to year, but the tours have always been given at Pine Hill Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Auburn.

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Auburn teenager arrested in homicide case, according to officials

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 18

An Auburn teenager was arrested Thursday night on a warrant for murder, according to police.

New cardiology facility breaks ground in Opelika

By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | October 15

This facility will house Pinnacle Cardiovascular Associates, a partnership established in 2018 that joined together the East Alabama Medical Center, Auburn Cardiovascular Associates, East Alabama Heart and Vascular and Valley Cardiology.

Insomnia Cookies opening in downtown Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | October 12

Insomnia Cookies is among a group of four tenants to fill the first floor retail space of the 191 College apartment complex.

Pride on The Plains campaigns to support National Coming Out Day

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | October 11

“Since I’ve come out, I’ve been less concerned with what people think of me,” said Chad Peacock, president of Pride on The Plains. “I’ve been less concerned with hiding this secret. I’ve gotten truer friends because they know me for me, and they accept me for me.”