College of Agriculture signs academic exchange pact with Cuba

The College of Agriculture partnered with the Agrarian University of Havana and the Cuban National Center for Animal and Plant Health Thursday, June 4, allowing faculty and student exchange programs to collaborate on research efforts, according to a press release. 

Auburn puts the brakes on plans to renovate Jordan-Hare Stadium

Renovations to the stadium, initially estimated to cost $145 million, are being pushed back until 2016, according to Dan King, associate vice president of Facilities Management. 

Student’s siblings on board Amtrak trains surrounding crash

Amtrak train 188 derailed Tuesday night, May 12, at 9:21 p.m.

SGA President attends presidential leadership summit for campus leaders

The National Campus Leadership Council (NCLC) holds a presidential leadership summit for incoming and outgoing college student body presidents every year in May or June.

Concerns surrounding smoke from new Auburn High site expressed

An Auburn citizen raised concerns about smoke from the fires used to clear land for the new Auburn High School at the June 1 City Council meeting. Hugh O'Donnell, who lives on Katie Lane near the planned site of the new school, said smoke from the burn piles is filling his neighborhood, making it hard to live and work there. "We were actually covered by smoke for the duration of a day," O'Donnell said.

Crime reports from May 27-June 1

The following incidents were reported by the Auburn Police Division from May 27-June 1:

​Summer Swing Concert Series in Municipal Park

Every Tuesday night at 7, in Opelika’s Municipal Park a free outdoor concert is hosted by Opelika Parks & Recreation.

Former Auburn Cheerleader's company produces merchandise with uplifting, positive message

Megan Dixon Smalley, former Auburn cheerleader and alumni, said she always wanted an online print shop, but had no idea what it would look like. During Smalley's time as a cheerleader, she started taking pictures and learning about graphic design, along with her public relations major. Smalley launched her company, Scarlet & Gold, on Sept. 1, 2013.

Missing Auburn man found dead

An Auburn man who was missing since Monday, May 25, has been found dead in Macon County on Sunday, May 31, according to a report by WSFA TV station.

Toomer’s Corner Construction slightly affects businesses

Veggie village: Farmer's market place for community, local vendors to interact

Pulling up their trucks in a wide circle on campus, vendors sell local produce and other wares to Auburn citizens at The Market at Ag Heritage Park, which is in its 10th year.

#FlashbackFriday: Looking back to 1980

#FlashbackFriday: Looking back to the May 29 issue of The Auburn Plainsman from 1980.  1980 Plainsman

Former Auburn student performs in second annual Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series

Former Auburn student Rock Killough returned to his "musical home" Friday, May 29, to perform in the second annual Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series. "Got a group of guys from L.A., but around here, L.A.

4-hour time limit set for public use in Gay Street parking deck

Construction has been the theme for Auburn this summer. With the Toomer’s Corner intersection blocked off, there is a lack of parking downtown. Since construction started, the Gay Street parking deck has been opened for public use according to Charles Duggan, city manager for the City of Auburn. According to David Dorton, public affairs director for the City of Auburn, there is a four-hour time limit for the deck and a twohour limit on the street.

Crime reports from May 19-26

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from May 4-18.

Beloved husband and father passes before graduation, wife and son accept degree posthumously

Spring graduation means many things to students closing one chapter in their lives to start another. For Stacy Miller and her 7-year-old son, Isaac, graduation meant something different.

Huntsville native Claire Lynch performing at Bluegrass on the Plains

Claire Lynch and her band have performed all over the world, but today, Friday, May 29, they will perform somewhere familiar.  Lynch, a veteran bluegrass performer and her band, The Claire Lynch Band, are just finishing a tour, stopping in Nova Scotia, Canada, before playing on the Plains.  The Huntsville native said she enjoys playing in Alabama, and said it is like a “homecoming” for her.  “Coming home and playing in Alabama is the sweetest thing,” Lynch said.

UPDATE: 57-year-old male injured from a shooting at Auburn Mall, suspect still at large

Police responded to a report of a possible shooting in the Auburn Mall parking lot Tuesday, May 26, at approximately 6:01 p.m.