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Police charge 38-year-old with burglary, resisting arrest

By Staff Report | May 17

Police said in a release Thursday that Romine's arrest was the result of a burglary reported on April 26 at a residence in the 200 block of Redwood Court.

O Grows holds its first farmers market of the season

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | May 17

The rain held off in Opelika on Tuesday afternoon, and O Grows was able to hold its first farmers market of the season.

Could the Supreme Court's decision bring sports gambling, fantasy sports to Alabama?

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | May 17

A Supreme Court ruling Monday morning paved a path for sports gambling to potentially be available at the sovereign Indian tribes in Alabama as well as legalizing popular fantasy sports sites, such as Fan Duel. In Murphy v.

Candidates in Democratic primary for Congress share stances at debate

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | May 17

The Democratic primary candidates for Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District, Mallory Hagan and Adia Winfrey, debated Wednesday.

With 20 confirmed cases of ocular melanoma tied to Auburn, survivors say it's time to fund research

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 15

A spotlight has finally been shone on what she and three of her closest friends have been going through for more than 15 years.

Department of Public Health investigates case of tuberculosis identified in Auburn student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 11

The Alabama Department of Public Health and Auburn University are investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in an Auburn student.

Two men arrested after high-speed chase, foot pursuit

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 11

At about 2:30 p.m. an APD officer on patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling on Shug Jordan Parkway near Donahue Drive. A pursuit ensued for several blocks.

Auburn chefs collaborate for the first Downtown Family Supper

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | May 11

Auburn residents had the opportunity to dine in the street on May 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. on Tichenor Avenue at the first Downtown Family Supper.

Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal and announces sweeping new economic sanctions

By By Noah Bierman and Tracy Wilkinson | Tribune Washington Bureau | May 9

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pulling the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal, the most consequential foreign policy decision of his presidency so far.

Mother's Day events in Auburn, Opelika happening this weekend

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 8

Mother's Day is coming up sooner than expected and families are looking for just the right way to celebrate their favorite mothers, wives and grandmothers.

Plainsman's Choice | Find Auburn's best of the best here

By The Auburn Plainsman Staff | May 7

The Auburn Plainsman staff have chosen Auburn's best of the best. Congratulations to the winners and keep an eye out for The Plainsman seal of approval in the windows of those listed below.

Police arrest Dadeville man after grand jury returns indictment on felony child sex abuse charge

By Staff Report | May 7

The Auburn Police Division arrested a 43-year-old from Dadeville, Alabama, Clifford Earl Williams, after a grand jury issued an indictment charging him with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years of age.

Auburn 24-year-old charged with first-degree rape, sodomy

By Staff Report | May 7

Auburn Police said Monday that Augustine was identified as the person responsible for forcibly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old female victim on Saturday.

Family of toddler who drowned in grease trap sues Bruster's Ice Cream, City of Auburn for wrongful death

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 4

Sadie Grace Andrews died in October 2017 after drowning in what a recently filed lawsuit alleges was a faulty and improperly maintained grease trap.

Two men charged with burglary of Opelika Road business

By Staff Report | May 3

No property was removed from the Opelika Road business, according to police.

Auburn man charged with stealing firearms

By Staff Report | May 3

According to police, the weapons were recovered and are valued at over $1,000.

Hollywood takes The Plains: 'Life of the Party' brings the party to finals week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 1

On a scorching day of Alabama's spring, Melissa McCarthy and the cast from "Life of the Party," threw toilet paper, day drank at Moe's and walked a red carpet to the sound of "Bodda Getta" and "War Eagle."

'The nose knows': Police K-9 Mark out-sniffs the competition, crime

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | April 30

Auburn Police Officer Luis Coreano and his K-9 partner Mark are one of the state's top crime-fighting teams.

In the eye of an epidemic: An Auburn graduate's struggle through opioid addiction

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | April 27

Michael’s story is similar to many Americans in recent years. In 2016, opioids killed more than 42,000 Americans.

Roped in: The Cowboy Church and its mission of acceptance

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 27

The Cowboy Church of Lee County — plain and simple — is a church for cowboys.