Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter - The Auburn Plainsman

Volunteers gathered at the entranced of the free healthcare clinic in Montgomery, excited to get to work.

Community

Remote Area Medical free healthcare clinic comes to Montgomery

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | May 7

Remote Area Medical, or RAM, is a privately-funded nonprofit committed to providing access to medical treatment in areas where healthcare resources are limited. To accomplish this, RAM hosts pop-up and telehealth clinics across the country. From April 25 to 26, RAM came to Montgomery, Alabama, for an in-person pop up at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.

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Campus

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosts inaugural Arts Fest

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | March 28

On March 27, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) held its inaugural Arts Fest to highlight its work in visual arts and fundraise for its planned building expansion. The public festival consisted of an art show, art demonstrations, live music, food trucks and a silent auction as attendees explored the South College Street campus.

Hands of several people reach toward a container filled with soil, holding planting trays and preparing to fill them.

Luci Johnson | Photographer

Community

Making agriculture accessible: Opelika Grows hosts gardening workshop

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | March 23

On March 21, Opelika Grows, also called O Grows, and the Lee County Master Gardeners of Alabama co-hosted a seed starting workshop at the Opelika Community Garden for members of the public and garden enthusiasts. The workshop was a free, hands-on guide to gardening, in which master gardeners led attendees through seed selection, storage and planting techniques.

J&M Bookstore, a place to buy gifts, souvenirs and supplies for your classes located on College Street.

Wyatt Loftin | Photographer

Community

The history of an Auburn staple: J&M Bookstore

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | March 2

Toomer's Corner is home to many iconic landmarks that have shaped the Auburn community immensely, and one such location is J&M Bookstore, which has been serving the Auburn area for over 70 years. Whether rain or shine, J&M is there to provide a warm welcome, quality service and a "War Eagle!"

A diverse group of protesters hold signs advocating for immigration rights and social justice while standing under a cloudy sky.

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Community

Indivisible chapter hosts Signs of Fascism protest at Toomer's Corner

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | February 19

On Feb. 18, over 120 individuals of all ages gathered at Toomer's Corner to protest actions by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) and the Trump administration as a whole. Specifically, Minneapolis residents Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed during confrontations with ICE. From 5 p.m. to 6, the event was coordinated by a national, bipartisan organization called Indivisible. Indivisible has been gaining momentum over the years through its activism, including the organization of the "No Kings" protests.

A large crowd of young people stands closely together, featuring a mix of clothing with some wearing campaign themed shirts

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Campus

Callouts from Cater: 2026 SGA election winners

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | February 7

On Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., the results of the Student Government Association elections were announced on the steps of Katherine Cooper Cater Hall. After a week of campaigning, candidates and supporters filled the area waiting to find out who won.

A woman with shoulder-length hair sings into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage, surrounded by colorful lighting.

Luci Johnson | Photographer

Community

AubFest presents music and local artists at Grounds and Sounds

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | January 19

On Jan. 18, AubFest hosted a pop-up event called Grounds and Sounds at Coffee Mafia, a local Auburn coffee shop. While some of these pop-up events function as fundraising opportunities to ensure AubFest can keep improving, Grounds and Sounds was geared towards fueling the DIY community surrounding AubFest. Guests could enjoy the night's festivities with a $5 donation although visitors could donate more.

The final float parked in front of the Lee County Courthouse after the Snopelika parade.

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Community

City of Opelika celebrates the holiday season at Snopelika

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | December 6

On Dec. 5, community members from across the Opelika and Auburn area congregated in downtown Opelika to celebrate the approaching holidays at Snopelika. A tradition for people of all ages, the event consisted of the Whoville-themed Christmas parade, tree lighting, artificial snow, food trucks and more.

Outside "Prim's Pizza" sits a sign that reads "pizza, calzone, wine" at Food Truck Friday in Opelika, Alabama on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Community

Downtown Opelika hosts the final Food Truck Friday of the 2025 season

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | November 22

On Nov. 21, locals flocked to the Railroad Avenue Historic District in downtown Opelika to enjoy the final Food Truck Friday of the 2025 season. The event featured over a dozen food trucks with a wide variety of different cuisines, giving visitors the opportunity to both try new foods and support local businesses.

The Jule Museum displays a painting by Joan Brown titled "Noel at Table with Vegetables" in their Women Artists in Ascendance exhibit on Nov. 14, 2025.

Roxy Duda | Photographer

Identities

Redefining American art through untold stories at the Jule

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | November 16

On Aug. 19, 2025, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts opened its exhibit "Women Artists in Ascendance" to the public. The exhibit showcases artwork from notable women artists of the 20th century whose contributions have largely gone overlooked. The exhibit is one of four on display, exploring the idea of American art and who gets to define what that means.