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Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Chicken Fingers: Foosackly's

By Davis Brasfield | News Writer | April 11

In 2023's Plainsman's Choice, Foosackly's was voted as having the Best Chicken Fingers in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Vegetarian Food: Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | April 11

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is the winner of the Plainsman’s Choice readers' poll for “Best Vegetarian Food.” Their customers have made it clear that the restaurant’s clean, healthy Mediterranean food paired with its welcoming feel and sense of community are at the top of the vegetarian food chain in Auburn.

Buc-ees fourth location in Alabama opens in Auburn

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 10

Nearly two years after the Auburn City Council approved the commercial development agreement, Buc-ee's officially opened its fourth location in Alabama this morning. The Auburn location is located off Interstate 85 at 2500 Buc-ee's Blvd.  

Plainsman Choice 2023 Best Bar Event: Taylor Swift Night

By Piper Bosart | Assistant Culture Editor | April 10

The votes are in: Midnights Taylor Swift Night was the best bar event. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Burger: Niffer's Place

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | April 10

For this year's Plainsman Choice, the the people of Auburn chose Niffer's Place as the best burger in the city.

Plainsman Choice 2023 Best Late Night Food: Whataburger

By Mackenzie Parson | Culture Writer | April 10

The votes are in: Whataburger has won Best Late Night Food for Plainsman's Choice this year. 

Lee County Remembrance Project honors Black history

By Diane Pham | News Writer | March 31

The Lee County Remembrance Project was founded in an effort to remember victims of racial terror lynchings who were largely forgotten over time.

Is affordable housing in Auburn an issue for students?

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | March 30

Low-income families, individuals and college students alike have had to deal with the issue of finding affordable housing in Auburn. 

Has Alabama seen the effects of Aniah's Law yet?

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | March 28

In November, Aniah's Law passed with overwhelming support. However, many may be wondering if Alabama has seen any effects on public safety since the law's enactment. Rep. Chip Brown said that the law has been used and has been used in good faith.

Vet Set Go expands camp opportunities for future veterinarians

By Davis Brasfield | News Writer | March 26

Started in 2017, Vet Set Go offers middle school students the opportunity to attend Auburn Universityu2019s College of Veterinary Medicine Junior Vet Camp. This year is no exception, with 45 students having the ability to earn the opportunity to get a free head start on their veterinary education through the group's essay contest.

Kindergartner hopes to win adaptive bike

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | March 24

Emmett Belcher, a kindergartner at Cary Woods Elementary School, was born with a rare genetic brain malformation. After dealing with intractable epilepsy and having a crucial operation, he is hoping to win an adaptive bike so that he can enjoy the outdoors and be active with his family.

Campus Safety and Security issue aggravated assault notice

By My Ly | Content Editor | March 22

In an Auburn Campus Safety notice that was sent out earlier today, students were informed of the possible drugging of four females that took place on Friday evening, March 17.

Auburn City Council reopens applications for East Alabama Mental Health Board

By My Ly | Content Editor | March 21

On Tuesday's meeting, the Auburn City Council members approved a resolution to authorize traffic calming devices and opened back up the applications for the vacancies of an East Alabama Board.  

Plainsman's Choice Voting 2023

By Plainsman Staff | March 20

The time has come, Auburn! Nominate your best-of for each category. 

Auburn Day School provides advanced STEM education to community's youth

By Davis Brasfield | News Writer | March 8

Auburn Day School has taken on the task of providing a STEM education to young children since 2020. On Jan. 28, they opened for the new year with some additions to their building that will aid in providing this education.

Suspect of Aniah Blanchard murder pleads not guilty

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | March 7

Ibraham Yazeed, who was accused of killing Aniah Blanchard in 2019 was arraigned in court on Monday, Mar. 6. He pleaded not guilty to all counts of capital murder, according to court documents.  In November, a Macon County grand jury indicted Yazeed on charges of capital murder during a kidnapping, ...

SkyBar owner's appeal bond decision postponed

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | March 7

On Monday afternoon, Skybar's longtime owner Pat Grider waited in the lobby waiting to learn if his appeal bond was revoked or not from Judge Jeffery G. Tickal. The verdict was postponed. 

At Plant Bae, there's more than food that meets the eye

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 22

In May 2020, Quebe Merritt opened Plant Bae's first location in Montgomery, Alabama, with the goal of providing healthy, plant-based alternatives to traditional Southern cooking. In November 2022, she opened her second location in Opelika and has seen great success with the new location.