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Group speaks out against short-term rentals

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 21

A group of Auburn residents is speaking out against short-term rental units and warning against the dangers they pose to the value of neighborhoods in Auburn.

Man arrested in FBI terrorism probe is AU student

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | September 20

An Auburn man who was apprehended by the FBI in a years-long terrorism probe was an Auburn University student enrolled in classes during the fall 2019 semester.

East Alabama Climate Coalition strike

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | September 20

At noon on Friday at the Federal Building in Opelika, Alabama, a crowd protested to demand immediate action be taken on the issue of climate change.

Smart home unlocks its doors for its owner

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 20

Daniel Holland, a 2011 Auburn alumnus, partnered with Alabama Power to bring Smart Neighborhoods to Auburn. 

Gov. Kay Ivey announces she's being treated for lung cancer

By Staff Report | September 19

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday she will undergo treatment for lung cancer.

Oktoberfest celebration set for Saturday

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | September 19

Craft brews and authentic German cuisine are taking to The Plains on Saturday for the 10th annual Auburn Oktoberfest.  

Auburn gets sixth fire station after call surge

By Jack Landers | Community Writer | September 19

Auburn firefighters must respond to a wide range of emergencies as well as conduct safety checks and inspections on every public and commercial building throughout the city.

City denies funding relocation of historic Cullars home

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | September 19

In a 6 to 2 vote, with one Council member absent, the Auburn City Council decided to allocate no public funds to the relocation and restoration of the historic Cullars house. 

Community set to celebrate Pagan Pride on Sept. 21

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | September 18

Pagan Pride Day, an event organized by the Church of the Spiral Tree, will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Kiesel Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

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. 

'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.

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.