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last month with rape and sodomy that allegedly took place on board a Tiger Transit bus, is back in jail after his bond was revoked this weekend.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

Auburn alumnus presents scientific research at Science Pub in Opelika

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | September 29

Ambient lighting and laughter filled The Red Clay Brewing Company in Opelika on Thursday night, as a local scientist presented his most recent research.

A heart for Africa: Business owners find jobs for Rwanda women

By Anne Dawson | Lifestyle Editor | September 28

Moody and Hunt are launching the EJD Mercantile line on Nov. 1, as well as a program for all college-age students.

'Fig Pimpin': AU Hotel holds Bartender of the Year Competition

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 28

The Auburn Regional Bartender of the Year Competition brought out the best in its contestants.

Architecture professor leads Toomer’s Corner Compass Bank redesign

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | September 28

The Compass Bank located at Toomer’s Corner is being redesigned by Auburn professor and architect Stacy Norman, who is using the redevelopment as a project for Auburn architecture students in his studio class this fall.

Pups find paradise at Puppy Palooza

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Taking the place of Woofstock, Puppy Palooza has become a popular event in the community.

Rep. Mike Rogers calls NFL protests 'un-American'

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 27

"I am very proud of President Trump for standing against these unconscionable acts and am behind him 100 percent," Rogers said.

Roy Moore wins Republican primary runoff

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 27

Roy Moore is one step closer to becoming the junior U.S. senator from Alabama.

Lee County Schools deny Lord's Prayer sign after public-prayer ban

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 26

After Lee County Schools Superintendent James McCoy started enforcing a ban on public prayer before football games, Mike Green created a GoFundMe to raise money for a sign that would display the Lord's Prayer at Smiths Station High School.