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Fresh Air Market helps raise money for Girl's Ranch

By Brianna Wilson | Staff Writer | May 22

The summer heat didn’t stop the Auburn community from coming out to the Fresh Air Market at Chewacla State Park Saturday. The two-day market is a fundraising opportunity for the Alabama Sheriff Girl's Ranch. Chewacla State Park, The Auburn and Opelika Tourism Bureau, and the Alabama Sheriff Girl’s Ranch organized the market.

J&M celebrates 65 years of business

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 21

Johnston and Malone opened on May 19, 1953, and it stands today, 65 years old — a staple in the Auburn community. 

May 21

Intersection of North Gay Street, East Glenn Avenue to close Tuesday evening

By Staff Report

The intersection of North Gay Street and East Glenn Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, May 22.  The closure is because of work to relocate the fiber optic cable.

J&M celebrates 65 years of buisness

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 19

Johnson and Malone opened on May 19, 1953, and it stands today, 65 years old — a staple in the Auburn community. 

Auburn student, grad and community member introduce fab'rik to downtown

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | May 18

Pop music filled the air as the line for the fitting rooms wrapped around the store at fab’rik’s grand opening event Thursday night.

Sorry, but a wedding — no matter how royal — will not create 'Princess Meghan'

By Patt Morrison | Los Angeles Times | May 18

It's shouting into the head winds of romantic swoonery, but Saturday's wedding will not create "Princess Meghan"

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.