Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR - The Auburn Plainsman

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Body found on Interstate 85

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | December 6

The Auburn Police Department has confirmed it is working on an investigation after a body was found along Interstate 85.

Two tornadoes touched down in Auburn Nov. 16, 2011 damaging approximately 237 structures, like this home on Elkins Drive. The storms also downed about 1,000 trees. Auburn Public Works estimates another 2-3 weeks until all debris is cleared. (Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

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City cleans up after tornado

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | December 1

Auburn and Opelika residents are still putting the pieces back together after the Nov. 16 tornado, and local officials say cleanup is progressing.

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Two tornadoes touch down in Auburn area

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 16

At approximately 11:48 a.m. a tornado warning was issued for Lee, Chambers and Macon counties.

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East Thach undergoes speed limit decrease

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 10

Auburn City Council gave the green light for speed limit reductions on East Thach Avenue, but not all council members were full speed ahead on the plan.

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Key served in the military for 20 years working on strategic missile submarines. After 19 patrols, he now enjoys his retirement by spending time doing things like playing with dogs Sumi and Max. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

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Protecting U.S. waters

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 10

Bill Key was 18 years old when he decided to join the military, but he didn't know he would spend the next 20 years of his life on and off submarines.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue, Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, GE Aviation Supply Chain Vice President and General Manager Colleen Athans, Gov. Robert Bentley, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Mike Hubbard celebrate the groundbreaking of the GE Aviation plant in Auburn. The facility will produce commercial and military jet engine parts. (Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR)

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New plant prepares for takeoff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | November 3

"We whispered in their ear, whispered sweet nothings and told them how good it would be," Rep. Mike Rogers said jokingly to an audience of about 100.

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Opelika invites dog lovers to strut their stuff

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 27

Opelika's Halloween event is like most, featuring creative costumes and tasty treats. But this party has a twist: the guests of honor are all canines.

Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar gathers with Lt. Robert Hodge and firefighters Brandon Kohn, Logan Lambert, Jay Gibbs and Brandon Magill. Lamar said members of the fire department are like family. (Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR)

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People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 20

When Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar was growing up out on Wire Road, he never thought, 'When I grow up, I'm going to be a firefighter.'

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Storied Opelika eatery serves up tradition

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 20

Ask an alumnus about Auburn tradition, and along with pajama pep rallies and rolling Toomer's, he might just mention Sani-Freeze.

Listed as a 2010 Place in Peril, the third train depot to serve passengers traveling to and from Auburn sits vacant on Mitcham Avenue. It is on the market for $1 million. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

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High list price keeps depot vacant

By Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR | October 13

This pink brick building on Mitcham Avenue may go unnoticed. Today, its only use is for gameday parking, but in years past the Auburn train depot served as a hub of activity in the town.