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President Leath outlines goals in State of the University address

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University President Steven Leath gave his 'State of the University' address during Tuesday night's University Senate meeting. Leath discussed some of the new initiatives his team is working to implement in the coming months. “These efforts are critical to providing the best student experience in higher education, and ensuring that while here, our students are transformed from inquisitive scholars to engaged citizens,” Leath said. Leath also mentioned some of the new partnerships Auburn has launched with government and corporate organizations. “The investments we’re making today will allow us to collaborate with a broader range of organizations tomorrow,” said Leath. Leath also talked about Auburn's strategic planning process.


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Former Auburn baseball player arrested Sunday

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Former Auburn University baseball player Joshua Myron Anthony was arrested on drug charges Sunday. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, Anthony was arrested by the Opelika Police Department. Opelika Police Department spokesperson Shane Healy told in a statement to Eagle Eye TV... Anthony played both third and first base during the 2018 season.


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Arrest made in connection to "fairy" assault

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police have arrested John David Wood in connection to a November 1 assault in the 500 block of West Magnolia Avenue. According to police, a male dressed in a Halloween costume approached an 18 year old male, assaulted him by punching him in the face and then fled; as he was walking. Further investigation resulted in Wood being developed as a suspect and positively identified as the individual responsible for assaulting the victim.


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Lee County voting information

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Tuesday is midterm election day across the nation and voters across Lee County will be heading to the polls. All Lee County polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m.


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New Auburn council members sworn in

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The new members of Auburn's city council were officially sworn in at a ceremony Monday. Led by new Mayor Ron Anders, the members voted to elect Ward 3 Councilwoman Beth Witten as the new Mayor Pro Tem.  Witten, along with Anders and Ward 8 Councilman Tommy Dawson, are the only returning council members. The first full council meeting will be held Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.


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Walt Maddox visited Auburn Monday

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Democratic nominee for Alabama governor and current Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox made a visit to Auburn University Monday as part of his statewide bus tour. Maddox discussed several points on his platform including expanding the federal Medicaid program, supporting a state lottery and increasing infrastructure spending in the state. The mayor faces current Alabama governor Kay Ivey in the November 6 general election.  According to an analysis by Five Thirty Eight, a national polling organization, Maddox has a less than a two percent chance of defeating Ivey in the general election.


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Constitutional amendments on the 2018 Alabama midterm ballot

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- When Alabama voters head to the polls next Tuesday, they will face more than just candidates on this year's ballot. Voters statewide will get to voice their opinions on four potential amendments to the Alabama state constitution. The first amendment on the ballot expresses support for religious liberty and allows for the display of the Ten Commandments on public property as long as it meets constitutional requirements.  The second amendment on the ballot officially launches a state policy of supporting the importance of unborn life and rights of unborn children. The third amendment on the ballot changes some of the aspects of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The fourth ballot changes some of the policies associated with how vacant legislative seats are filled. In addition to these amendments, several counties have local amendments on the ballot.