Community

Auburn City Schools investigates racist photo posted by student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 7

Officials said upon the completion of a thorough investigation, "the appropriate measures will be taken."

South College Street construction: What’s it for and when does it end?

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | February 7

The project’s goal is to add utilities, street improvements and landscaped medians on South College Street to improve the aesthetics of the corridor and act as a traffic facilitator, said Ben Burmester, Auburn University campus planner.

Who is Auburn city manager Jim Buston?

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | February 7

Jim Buston is the Auburn city manager, and his job title is fairly descriptive given that he manages the city.

City manager contract renewal causes tension

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | February 7

Mayor Ron Anders extended City Manager Jim Buston’s contract for an additional year without official approval from the City Council, creating tension between councilmembers during the Council’s meeting Feb. 5.

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

Developers actively seeking new downtown location for Southern Living Hotel

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 5

Lifestyle + Hotel Group is actively pursuing other locations for a Southern Living hotel in Auburn, CEO and President of LHG Bill Shoaf told The Plainsman.

Leader of east Alabama drug ring sentenced to 35 years in prison, DOJ says

By Staff Report | February 5

The final three alleged members of the drug trafficking organization, 37-year-old Marquis Lanez Miller, 35-year-old Lester Stephen Young, and 36-year-old Worldly Dieago Holstick, were sentenced last week.

'Human trafficking is a societal issue': freshman looks to make campus aware of the national issue

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 4

“Human trafficking is a societal issue. Not everyone recognizes the dignity and value that each human possesses. Unfortunately, I don’t know if that’s something that can be taught. A way to start is to show that you value the lives of those around you."

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

Dogs cost cash: Be ready before adopting

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | February 4

“Think long and hard about it,” South College Veterinary Clinic receptionist and previous veterinary tech Dani Oates said. “Don’t just go because you want a dog or you just want a companion. Look at your financial situation and figure out if you can afford the services, especially vaccines and monthly [parasite] prevention.”

The dilemma of student houses

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 1

There is a new type of student housing that has sprung up throughout Auburn the city is moving to regulate.

Black Panther returns to Tiger 13 for free for one week

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | February 1

AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13 movie theater in Opelika, along with 250 other AMC locations, will play the 2018 movie "Black Panther" for free from Friday to Feb. 7 with show times at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Governor issues state of emergency for Alabama

By Staff Report | January 28

The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

Auburn man charged after 2-year-old airlifted to hospital with 'suspicious' injuries

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 28

The Auburn Police Department said Fredricus Rydell Johnson was taken into custody during a search of a home at 1100 block of Northwood Drive in Auburn, where he was later charged with aggravated child abuse, a felony carrying a possible life sentence.