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Huntsville native Claire Lynch performing at Bluegrass on the Plains

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | May 29

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

By Staff Report | May 27

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

UPDATED: Vice President of Student Affairs issues statement on Auburn residents' reaction to Auburn Airwaves

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Auburn residents voiced their displeasure with the musical acts at Auburn Airwaves during the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday, April 21.

Students rally at the Statehouse for higher education funding

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Hundreds of students from public universities across Alabama came to Montgomery to urge lawmakers for more funding for higher education Thursday, April 9.

Toomer's Corner renovation begins, intersection closed for summer but businesses remain open

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

City and University officials and members of the Downtown Merchants association attended a groundbreaking ceremony held in the middle of the intersection at 10:30 a.m.

UPDATED: Voters approve bond issue for new Auburn High School

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

Voters approved the bond issue by an 85 percent margin with the vote total 2,427 in favor and 428 against.

City Council approves free parking downtown for summer

By Jim Little | Community Editor | May 27

The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday, May 5 to allow free parking downtown during the summer and to open up all the floors of the municipal parking deck behind City Hall.

Magnolia oak still alive but may be replaced

By Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

As renovations continue at Toomer’s Corner, University officials are monitoring the health of the new Magnolia Avenue oak tree. The new oaks were planted on Feb.

Accused University employee charged with selling date rape drug denied bail

By Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

A preliminary examination and detention hearing was held Wednesday, May 27, in the Federal courtroom of U.S. Magistrate Judge Wallace Capel Jr. for University lab technician Stephen Howard.

UPDATED: Auburn University employee arrested for distributing date rape drug

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor and Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

An Auburn University employee was arrested Friday, May 22, for distributing a date rape drug according to a press release issued by the U.S.

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

By Staff Report | May 27

The Fire Division and EMTs responded to a call of one person injured. That person's status is unknown at this time.

Public Safety Advisory sent out to students following employee arrest

By Staff Report | May 26

The University sent out the following Public Safety Advisory following the announcement of University lab technician Stephen Howard being charged with selling GHB, a date rape drug: The US Attorney’s Office today announced the arrest of an Auburn lab technician who is accused of selling large quantities of the date rape drug GHB.

Local veterans honored at Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 25

City leaders, members of the public and veterans turned out for the 8 a.m. breakfast at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Bluegrass on the Plains coming May 25

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 24

Musicians, artists and bluegrass fans will descend on Auburn from May 25-31 for Bluegrass on the Plains at the University Station RV Resort. Ricky Skaggs is headlining the festival and will perform Friday, May 25.

Crime reports from May 4-May 19

By Staff Report | May 22

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

Auburn to hold 17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 22

Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. and the Auburn Veterans Committee will hold the17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast Monday, May 25, at 8 a.m.

Plainsman publication schedule abbreviated for summer

By Staff Report | May 21

The Auburn Plainsman will produce a digital-only issue every Thursday this summer and will print two tabloid issues for June and July. The weekly issues can be viewed at ThePlainsman.com where "Virtual Print Edition" is displayed on the right side of the home page.  The two tabloid issues will be in the racks Thursday, June 11, and July 9.  The Camp War Eagle tabloid will be in the racks until June 11. 

Auburn scores big: college’s largest video board coming fall 2015

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 21

Jordan-Hare Stadium will soon be home to the largest video board ever displayed for college football fans and for Auburn students.  The video board’s construction began Feb.