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COLUMN | Dear Plainsman, farewell
After spending nearly four years of their college experience with The Plainsman, this past year’s management staff of graduating seniors have written their goodbyes.
Opelika Middle School teacher arrested in sex crimes case
A teacher at Opelika Middle School has been arrested in connection with a sex crimes investigation.
Trustees approve construction of Frank Thomas statue
A statue of Auburn baseball legend Frank Thomas is set to come to Plainsman Park, joining the likes of Bo Jackson, Shug Jordan, Pat Dye and Charles Barkley as former Auburn athletes memorialized on Auburn’s campus.
AU paid former pharmacy dean $350,000 days after he resigned
Auburn University paid Richard Hansen $350,000 on March 18, three days after he resigned from his position as a tenured faculty member at Auburn University.
Opelika shooting leads to death of 13-year-old victim
A shooting in a residential area in Opelika led to the death of a 13-year-old Monday afternoon, the Opelika Police Department said.
Student died in campus dorm, coroner's office says
An Auburn student died in an on-campus dorm Wednesday night, according to Gene Manning, Lee County chief deputy coroner.
Lee County under tornado warning
Lee County and Auburn University are under a tornado warning until 12:15 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 5, the National Weather Service tweeted today at 11:14 a.m.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk visits Auburn
Kirk and Stuckey’s discussion touched on many hot-button political issues including transgender rights and systemic racism — both of which the speakers deny exist — as well as the group’s core values of limited government and self reliance.
Best in the state: How Auburn leads Alabama in recycling
Auburn residents participate in their city’s curbside recycling program at a higher rate than any other city in Alabama.
Where your waste goes as an Auburn resident
Catrina Cook, environmental services director for the City of Auburn, sat down with The Plainsman to explain the ins and outs of waste collection and hauling.