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Tropical Storm Watch issued for Auburn area; Nate expected to pass over Saturday into Sunday

By Community Staff | October 6

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide state of emergency that took effect early Friday morning.

Students, residents spar over zoning ordinance, student evictions at council meeting

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 6

"We've got to get to a point where people really believe we're serious about it," said Mayor Bill Ham of the rule.

Creating opportunities with Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 6

Kyes Stevens' life took a turn when she was given the opportunity to teach poetry at a prison in 2001. 

Budweiser Clydesdales deliver beer and draw crowds in Auburn

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | October 5

The renowned Budweiser Clydesdales met large crowds of fans as the horses paraded through the streets of downtown Auburn and delivered beer Thursday night.

Downtown streets closing for Clydesdales visit

By Staff Report | October 5

The horses are set to parade through the downtown streets 5–7 p.m., causing closures.

Downtown streets closing for Clydesdales visit

By Staff Report | October 5

The Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting downtown Auburn today, making delivery stops along their route. The horses are set to parade through the downtown streets 5–7 p.m., causing street closures.

NVM THEY FOUND HIM Opelika police searching for missing man

By Staff Report | October 4

Opelika police are looking for Dustion Gerriod Scott, a missing man who was last seen on Sunday, Oct. 1.

Rash of zoning complaints leads to around a dozen students being evicted from homes

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

About a dozen students may soon not have a place to live.

O Town Ice Cream now serving lunch, to expand menu soon

By Rowland Sauls | Community Writer | October 3

O Town Ice Cream will officially roll out a new lunch menu on Thursday, Oct. 19. 

Stumping for Doug Jones, Joe Biden says US doesn't need 'another extremist' in the Senate

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | October 3

Former Vice President Joe Biden made a trip to the Yellowhammer State to throw his support behind Democratic candidate Doug Jones, whom Biden painted as a measured, reasonable and respectful candidate who "knows Alabama" -- a stark foil to the Republican candidate. "My mother used to say that the most ...

CLA hosts Art on the Hill to celebrate Art and Humanities Month

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | October 2

People gathered at Pebble Hill University Center for Arts and Humanities to enjoy photography and music for the first installment in the College of Liberal Arts celebration of Art and Humanities Month.

Tony Patillo back in custody after having bond revoked

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | October 2

Tony Patillo, one of the men charged last month with rape and sodomy that allegedly took place on board a Tiger Transit bus, is back in jail after his bond was revoked this weekend.

Auburn police arrest man on felony charges of breaking and entering, theft of property

By Staff Report | October 2

On Sunday, Auburn police arrested Jarmarcus Phillips, 23, on felony warrants charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle and third-degree theft of property. 

FBI says no evidence that Las Vegas massacre is act of international terrorism

By Alene Tchekmedyian and Matt Pearce and Hailey Branson-Potts | Los Angeles Times | October 2

The first shots came at 10:08 p.m., about 20 minutes into a performance by country-music star Jason Aldean.

Students compete in obstacle course to promote fire safety

October 2

With Aubie bouncing around in a firefighter’s hat, and students dodging between cones in firefighter’s uniforms, the green space was an active demonstration of fire safety Wednesday afternoon.

Two shot in Opelika robbery, suspects at large

By Staff Report | October 2

At approximately 2:55 a.m. the Opelika Police Department received a 911 call reporting a robbery at 280 Marathon at 1100 Columbus Parkway, according to a press release from the department. 

More than 58 dead and 515 injured in shooting on Las Vegas Strip; police say lone suspect is dead

By David Montero and Alene Tchekmedyian | Los Angeles Times | October 2

 More than 50 people were killed and at least 200 others injured.

Is Jay Jacobs gone? AU president says no, pushes back against reports

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 29

"The report is inaccurate," Leath said in a statement to The Plainsman.