Former Auburn president named interim state superintendent

An Auburn University alum is now leading the state of Alabama's education system, at least for the time being.

PREVIEW: homecoming events for this weekend

Auburn University will host several events from Friday, Sept. 15 till Sunday, Sept. 17

Police arrest two in connection to August robbery

Police arrested Jakobe Thomas, 19, and a 17-year-old male juvenile, both from Alexander City, on Wednesday for their involvement in a robbery that occurred on Aug. 17.

Auburn police investigating robbery on Opelika Road

The Auburn Police Division is currently investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17.

City presents proposed updates to comprehensive plan

The meeting allowed residents of Auburn to hear updates to the plan as well as to ask questions.

City officials gather at Toomer's Corner to promote intersection safety

The sun shone brightly over the plains on Friday, as local officials and campus representatives met to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety in the community. 

​Opelika shop offers free ice cream to hurricane evacuees

On Sept. 7, O Town tweeted from their account, promising free ice cream to any children of hurricane evacuees that provide a valid driver’s license from Florida or Georgia.

Tilapia and vegetables: grown on campus, served on campus

City to hold CompPlan five-year update public meeting tonight

Residents of Auburn will have their chance tonight to weigh in on the direction the city takes in the future.

Three men arrested on Saturday, charged with apartment burglary

The Auburn Police Division arrested three men on Saturday, charging them with burglary and theft of property, police said. The APD arrested Tyler Israel Avery, 18 from Salem, Marquez Deonte Thomas, 21 from Opelika, and Kendavious Lamarcus Williams, 20 from Auburn, on Saturday.

Voter registration deadline for Senate run-off election extended until Tuesday

Ivey signed an executive order Monday extending the deadline.

Active Auburn's scavenger hunt brings adventure to town before the storm

With an overcast and a breeze, families, couples and friends gathered at Kiesel Park for Active Auburn's Outdoor Adventure Scavenger Hunt today. 

City and state services limited this week due to storm

Ahead of the potential tropical storm, the City of Auburn has announced several changes to city functions today over the next week.

Auburn, Lee County placed under Tropical Storm Watch; Classes canceled Monday

The University has not yet made a decision about closing on Monday or Tuesday but is gathering information to "make the best possible decision for our campus community."

Embry-Riddle evacuates more than 40 planes to Auburn as Irma approaches

“For a brief moment in time, Auburn’s going to be the busiest airport in the Southeast," said Steve Swartz.

Auburn police warn of another incident of man impersonating officer

On Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, Auburn Police responded to a call from a 21-year-old woman reporting that she was stopped by an individual impersonating a police officer.

Auburn ranked one of 'The South's Best Small Towns 2017'

Auburn was named number seven out of 10. 

Cornel West, Robert George tackle the alt-right in interview with The Plainsman

West, who protested the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, along with other members of the clergy, said the best and worst qualities of humanity were present at the protests.