Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor
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A country united: Looking back on how Auburn faced 9/11
In photographs taken by The Plainsman on Sept. 11, 2001, the fear from that day is evident. One student pressed his hands against his face, another bit his nails. They stared at the screen and watched the World Trade Center billow with smoke and eventually fall in flames.
West Magnolia Avenue getting new look
The development planned for the area consists of a 719-bed student housing complex which sits above ground-level retail spaces that run along West Magnolia Avenue.
Last Call
“A lot of good memories and a lot of good people that have been on this journey with us,” said Chris Godbold, co-owner and co-founder of Quixotes, commonly known to students as Qs.
No more textbooks for J&M Bookstore
The decision was a long time coming. In recent years, textbook sales have been dwindling with the rise of online retailers like Amazon.
Gogue Performing Arts Center set to boost economy
The city has invested $1.5 million in the construction of the facility, with an additional $50,000 each year for the next three years allocated for the center to provide funding for programming, said City Manager Jim Buston.
Chick-fil-A on Magnolia will close Aug. 31, will reopen in 2 years
Chick-fil-A on Magnolia Ave. is slated to reopen in August 2021.
Harvey Updyke still owes upwards of $500,000 in restitution
Updyke has paid $6,646.50 of his over $800,000 owed in restitution and court fee payments since the plea agreement over five years ago, according to court documents.
Local family to open professional women’s boutique
The mother-daughter team will open Magnolia James Boutique in on East Samford Avenue in Auburn on Aug. 2.
Council sets special election date for school vote amidst lengthy debate
The City Council voted to hold a special election Tuesday, July 23, to gain the public’s approval to use the 5 Mill Tax Fund to help cover the $46 million cost of Auburn City Schools projects.
Council to hold special called meeting Thursday morning
Auburn's City Council will host a special called meeting Thursday morning at 9 a.m. to vote on an ordinance that would set a special election date for residents to vote on the 5 Mill Tax Fund.
