Community

Governor's gas tax takes full effect

By My Ly | Community Writer | September 18

This 6-cent tax increase is only the first phase of the bill. In 2020 the gas tax will be raised another 2 cents, and in 2021 it will be raised again for the last time when it has reached its full 10-cent goal.

Local businesses partner to benefit Gulf Coast

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 18

The Depot and Red Clay Brewing are hosting the event on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Red Clay Brewing in Opelika, Alabama.

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'Bachelor' contestant has Auburn ties

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 18

Marissa Chavers, Class of 2016, confirmed to The Plainsman that the photo of Madison P. posted on The Bachelor Facebook page is her Pi Beta Phi sorority sister Madison Prewett.

Stinky's Fish Camp closes its doors

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 17

Stinky's Fish Camp, located near the intersection of Wire Road and Shug Jordan Parkway, has permanently closed as of Tuesday, September 17.

Rise of vape-related illnesses causes concern for Auburn community

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | September 13

A fall 2018 study revealed that 17.7% of Auburn students were vaping an electronic device and not planning to give it up in the next six months.

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Update: Missing Opelika teen found, police say

By Staff Report | September 12

The Opelika Police Department found 17-year-old Emalee Stringfellow, who was reported missing in the Tiger Town area Wednesday night.

Patti Callahan Henry: How Anne Rivers Siddons saved me

By Patti Callahan Henry | September 12

There are books you discover at the moment in your life when you need them the most, for nourishment or encouragement, or when it’s time to weep or heal. For me, Anne Rivers Siddons books are those exactly.

A country united: Looking back on how Auburn faced 9/11

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor and Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | September 11

In photographs taken by The Plainsman on Sept. 11, 2001, the fear from that day is evident. One student pressed his hands against his face, another bit his nails. They stared at the screen and watched the World Trade Center billow with smoke and eventually fall in flames.

West Magnolia Avenue getting new look

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 10

The development planned for the area consists of a 719-bed student housing complex which sits above ground-level retail spaces that run along West Magnolia Avenue.

Broken power lines causes power outage, traffic delays on Magnolia Avenue, police say

By Joshua Fisher | Photographer , Cory Blackmon | Community Writer and Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | September 7

Broken power lines on Magnolia Avenue are causing power outages in downtown Auburn on gameday, police say.

Famous War Eagle wall now hidden behind boards

By Charlie Ramo | Community Writer | September 7

The wall has been covered up, but is being supported and protected during the construction process.

Pipes set to run through Chewacla

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | September 6

The pipeline is designed to run through 3,900 feet of Chewacla State Park, crossing trails in approximately nine locations, according to the Water Works Board.

Archivists detail how Gov. Ivey audio was found

September 5

Four months before the audio of Ivey acknowledging she was in blackface was published online, an Auburn University archivist and his student worker stumbled across the tapes.

Crops struggling in summer’s high temperatures

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | September 5

For some, the summer heat brings the opportunity to go outside and enjoy the weather. For agriculturalists, the intense heat paired with spotty rain patterns has caused significant problems with certain crops, which have been harmful to Alabama’s agronomy.

City Council explores final options for Cullars home

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 4

The Auburn City Council postponed their vote for relocating the historic Cullars home until their next meeting on Sept. 17. The City and individuals are exploring different options for the future of the house.

ER facility comes to Auburn

By Tarah Yeager | Community Writer | September 4

Located at the intersection of Shug Jordan Parkway and Auburn Camp Road, the new facility will be open to Auburn University students and the community.

Diversity festival postponed one year

By Tarah Yeager | September 4

Originally planned to take place Oct. 26 at Felton Little Park, the festival has been delayed until next fall.

Auburn teen arrested on attempted murder charge, police say

By Staff Report | September 3

Police said suspect Anthony Marquez Buchannon, 17, from Auburn, is being held on a $75,000 bond in the Lee County Jail.

Search for missing AU student still ongoing, police say

By Staff Report | September 3

Police said they are still searching for an Auburn student who was reported missing over two weeks ago after not showing up on the first day of classes. Taiwanese graduate student Chih-Kai Lai, 21, was in the United States a few weeks prior to the first day of classes, police said. Lai, who resides ...

APD discusses safety, shootings in community event

By Sam Lankford | Copy Editor | September 2

After experiencing two officer-involved shootings in the spring — one in February that injured an officer; the other in May which resulted in the death of officer William Buechner — the Auburn Police Division held a community dinner last week to discuss safety. Organized by the Association of Counseling ...