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Protesters speak out against Sessions firing, new acting attorney general
The protesters Thursday said the new oversight — by someone with a history of criticizing the probe — could negatively affect the independence of the investigation. Whitaker has written critically of Mueller's investigation.
City Council approves $300,000 Skate Park with Opelika
By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | November 8The Auburn City Council approved an agreement with the City of Opelika to evenly split the $300,000 cost of a shared skate park project Tuesday night. The skate park is planned to be located on the site of the tennis courts at Indian Pines. Auburn and Opelika are jointly funding the park. City Manager ...
Ice rink opening at Auburn Mall
By Olivia Wilkes | Community Reporter | November 7A section of the Auburn Mall parking lot will be transformed into a public ice rink this holiday season. The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday to authorize a contract with the Auburn Mall to set up the ice rink in the parking lot in front of the old J.C. Penney store. The rink is scheduled to be open ...
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump's request
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 7Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was previously Alabama's junior senator, has resigned from his post as the nation's top law enforcement officer.
Pups on The Plains continues growth after first year
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 7There is often a perception that dogs from animal control and other types of shelters are there because they have done something wrong. The president of Pups on the Plains said that is often far from the truth, and she has examples to prove it. “A lot of people have this perception that dogs ...
Here are the winners in local Lee County races
49,347 people cast their ballots Tuesday night in Lee County, according to the secretary of state website. Of the 13 local county races, eight had a candidate running unopposed. Here's how Lee County faired Tuesday night. Lee County Commission In the Lee County Commission District No. 2 race, ...
Tom Whatley wins third term in Alabama Senate
Senator Tom Whatley has kept his seat in the Alabama Senate after a win against Democrat Nancy Bendinger in the close race for Senate District 24 Tuesday night. Whatley ran for his third term in office, while Bendinger began her political career with the Senate race. Bendinger, a real estate agent ...
John Merrill wins another term as Alabama's secretary of state
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 6Merrill has served as Alabama’s secretary of state since 2015. Before that he served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama.
Voters approve Ten Commandments, pro-life constitutional amendments
By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 6Alabama voters approved four constitutional amendments Tuesday night, including one that purports to give public officials the authority to display the Ten Commandments on public property. Another amendment that essentially declares Alabama a "pro-life" state also appears headed to passage.
Kay Ivey, an Auburn alumna, wins first full term as Alabama governor
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6Republican Gov. Kay Ivey easily won her first full term as governor Tuesday night, sailing past her Democratic challenger Walt Maddox, the mayor of Tuscaloosa.
Joe Lovvorn wins first full term as Auburn's representative in Alabama House
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 6Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn has won his seat once more in a close race for House District 79 against Democrat Mary Wynne Kling. According to the incomplete unofficial vote count, Lovvorn received 58 percent of the vote to Kling's 42 percent. The district includes most of Auburn. During ...
Rogers defeats Hagan to win re-election in 3rd Congressional District
By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor and Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6Rogers defeated Democratic challenger Mallory Hagan in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Auburn and Auburn University.
Amendments, unopposed races bring Auburn voters to the polls
Rain or shine, Auburn residents are hitting the polls Tuesday morning for Alabama’s general elections. Voters have until 7 p.m. to submit their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state supreme court justice, secretary of state and state auditor. The positions of state treasurer ...
Gov. Kay Ivey touts her record during plane tour across the state
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 5Republican Gov. Kay Ivey touted her role in job creation to supporters Monday afternoon at one of her final campaign stops before the election Tuesday.
Polls point to Democratic takeover of the House, but here's what could change that
By David Lauter | Los Angeles Times | November 5With the final polls finished, the last ads cut and well over 35 million people already having voted, political operatives in both parties expect Democrats to win back control of the House on Tuesday and make significant gains in state capitals even as Republicans keep narrow control of the Senate.
Need a ride to the polls? Here are your options
You are registered to vote. You've made your decisions. Now, you need a ride. Here are some options for getting to the polls. Do you know of an organization offering rides that we haven't listed? Email us at managing.editor@theplainsman.com. Uber: There will be a "Get to the Polls" button ...
Senate District 27: Tom Whatley runs for third term on experience
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5He said he feels confident that his history and work in the legislature is enough to get him re-elected.
Senate District 27: Nancy Bendinger focuses on mental health, education's role with treatment
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5Nancy Bendinger, a real estate agent in the area, is running for Senate District 27 against three-time incumbent Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Bendinger has focused on healthcare, education and jobs throughout her campaign. In terms of healthcare, Bendinger supports the expansion on Medicaid in ...
House District 79: Mary Wynne Kling supports education lottery, stronger education system
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4Kling, the outreach and development coordinator for the Lee County Humane Society, is running against incumbent Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, for House District 79. The district includes most of Auburn.
