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Track Tigers finish 24th at NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | June 15

Seven Tigers earned All-American honors, including three first-team honors, while Auburn's men team finished tied for 24th at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Auburn man dies, another is injured in two-car collision

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 13

An Auburn man was killed and another was injured in a two-car collision on Shug Jordan Parkway near the intersection of Wire Road Friday afternoon.

Auburn student struck by vehicle

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | June 13

An Auburn University student was struck by a vehicle Thursday morning around 9 a.m. at the corner of Cox Street and West Glenn Avenue.

Local musician Jackson Gafford utilizes inexpensive options to record music at home

By Reese Counts | June 13

Jackson Gafford, Opelika musician under the moniker Captain Kudzu, is putting together his first album. Gafford's entire recording process is based in his bedroom using a laptop and a single microphone.

Student places in top 10 in Miss Alabama Pageant

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 13

Mi'a Callens, junior in radio, television and film, was the only Auburn student to make the top 10.

VIDEO: This Debate in Sports | World Cup

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 12

Video with managing editor Justin Ferguson and sports editor Eric Wallace going head to head in this debate over the World Cup.

Hitler billboard hits the highway

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | June 12

An Opelika Youth Ministry has been under fierce scrutiny the past week due to the erection of a billboard featuring an Adolf Hitler quote.

Johnny Richmond 'Mr. Penny' passes away in Auburn home

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 12

An Auburn icon, Johhny Richmond also known as Mr. Penny passed away Wednesday, June 11 around 8:30 p.m. at his home under hospice care, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

Toomer's Corner turns high tech

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 11

Construction crews have finished installing the high-tech foundation of the soon-to-be renovated Samford Park to ensure the longest possible life for the new Toomer's Oaks.

Industrial design students charge Hangout festival

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 9

Industrial design students were chosen to intern at the recent Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Auburn alumnus set to build Braves' stadium

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 8

Gorrie, 1984 building science alumnus of Auburn University, is president and CEO of Brasfield & Gorrie, one of four construction companies jointly named American Builders 2017, recently awarded the contract to build the new Braves stadium.

National title claim debate reaches tipping point

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 8

The debate has reached a tipping point in recent months on the Plains as fans, alumni and media members take to social media to voice their opinion as to whether Auburn should claim NCAA recognized national championships in 1913, 1983, 1993 and 2004.

Brunell takes home Miss Alabama crown

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 8

Brunell, a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in dance, was one of 47 women, eight of whom attend Auburn University, who vied for the crown.

VIDEO: This Debate in Sports | Claiming National Championships

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 6

Video with Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace debating with former sports editor and current managing editor Justin Ferguson over which past national championships Auburn football has the right to claim.

This week in sports 6.5.14

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 5

Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson bring you this week's happenings in Auburn sports.

Woman survives being run over by train near Ross Street

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | June 4

A woman survived being run over by a train in Auburn on Wednesday, June 4.

Tom Whatley wins District 27 Republican primary

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 3

Tom Whatley was elected as the Republican candidate for Alabama Senate District 27, which is comprised of Lee, Tallapoosa and Russell counties, Tuesday evening in a close race against Andy Carter.

Incumbent Gerald Dial wins primary state senate election

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 3

Alabama State Senator, incumbent Gerald Dial narrowly won the primary election against challenger Tim Sprayberry Tuesday night.