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Auburn's first black athlete to graduate reflects on time at University, recent Lifetime Alumni Association award

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | March 22

As the first black athlete to walk across the stage at graduation, Thom Gossom made sure to inspire the men who came after him to graduate. Because of this legacy, he received the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award on March 2, 2019.

Several dogs run the length of the Opelika Dog Park large dog enclosure on Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Opelika, Ala.

'Morning of doggone good fun'

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | March 21

Kiesel Park will be gone to the dogs this weekend as the seventh annual Bark in the Park commences Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rogers talks environment, health at town hall

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | March 21

Following the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Lee County just over two weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers held a town hall meeting in Opelika Tuesday night where environmental concerns were top priority among residents.

City Council delays zoning vote

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 20

The City Council has pushed back a vote on an ordinance that would create two new zoning categories along Harper Avenue at its Tuesday night meeting.

Council approves funding for additional school resource officer, Moore's Mill bridge, sidewalk projects

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 20

Auburn City Schools adding an eighth school resource officer to the mix was just one of the many budget related votes the City Council took Tuesday night.

Governor announces GE Aviation to expand Auburn facility, adding 60 jobs

By Staff Report | March 20

GE Aviation plans to invest $50 million in its Auburn facility to expand additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday.

'Our faith brings us together': Smiths Station volunteers on why help is still needed

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | March 20

They hopped on a truck and drove around the damaged areas. It was their third day volunteering, but the devastation to property was still painfully evident. The tornado, Caleb said, spared nothing in its way.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Two teens arrested after robbing Auburn convenience store, police say

By Staff Report | March 19

Two Opelika teenagers were arrested after police say the two 16-year-olds robbed a convenience store early Monday morning. Both have been charged with first-degree robbery. In a news release, Auburn police said they responded to a robbery call at a convenience store in the 800 block of East Glenn ...

Lee County Sheriff's Office trying to locate 64-year-old Phenix City man

By Staff Report | March 19

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Eddie Dale Watson.

Auburn Police arrest Opelika man on murder charges

By Staff Report | March 18

Auburn Police arrested an Opelika man charged with murder after responding to a disturbance in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Auburn Police Division.

SEC donates $100,000 to Auburn for Lee County tornado relief

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | March 13

The Southeastern Conference plans to donate $100,000 to Auburn University to support the school's relief efforts for the tornado that killed 23 people in Lee County on March 3, the league office in Birmingham announced Wednesday morning. "SEC teams often face each other in fierce athletic competition, ...

Lee County Special Olympics holds regional qualifying bowling tournament

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | March 13

Children, teens and adults participated in the tournament with the hope to qualify for the Special Olympics state games held in May.

Teens with autism find fellowship in baseball

By Maddie Hand | Community Writer | March 12

Taylor Duncan was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old when he began experiencing speech issues, social anxiety and stigmas associated with some of those on the autism spectrum.

The Southern Living Hotel project would replace Quixotes, the Baptist Student Center, University Inn, Regions Bank and several other buildings on North College Street.

City to move forward on deck without hotel

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | March 12

The City of Auburn will move forward with its planned public parking deck after developers could not reach an agreement by the end of February to bring a Southern Living Hotel to North College Street, City Manger Jim Buston told The Plainsman.

Check out these library resources

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | March 11

Hard copy books are not the only resources the library provides to the public.

Citizen organization seeks to support, recognize police

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | March 11

A new nonprofit organization called Concerned Citizens Organized for Police Support sought to build more respect for police by recognizing three officers at the Auburn City Council meeting Feb. 26.

What to know about the proposed gas tax increase

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | March 11

Lawmakers have not raised the tax since 1992, when it was raised by five cents. Since then, bills to raise the rate have tanked on the floor each time they were proposed. That's unlikely to happen this time.