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COVID-19 Update for the week of January 10th

Auburn, AL (EETV)- The AU Medical Clinic reported 58 cases of COVID-19 on Auburn's Main Campus for the week of January 10th. In the last update, the university reported only 16 total cases.

18- year-old Man Killed in Car Crash in Opelika

Auburn, AL (EETV) - The Opelika Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of an 18- year-old man. The crash occurred on Columbus Parkway at North Uniroyal Road. 

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College-aged man found dead after falling from a balcony at student apartment building in Auburn 

Auburn, AL (EETV) - A college-aged man was found dead after reportedly jumping off a student apartment in Auburn.

Auburn Receives COVID-19 Vaccine Doses as First Phase of Vaccination Begins

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn University recieved 3,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday to begin their first phase of vaccination on campus.

Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Provides Updates on COVID-19 Protocol for the Spring Semester

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Dr. Bobby Woodard, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs, sent a letter to the student body on Tuesday, providing an update on the protocols for the spring semester regarding COVID-19.

Auburn students to join protesters in Birmingham for change in Gov.Ivey mega prison plan

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (EETV) - A group of Auburn University students will participate in a protest to oppose Gov. Ivey plan to construct three new prisons across the state of Alabama. The group is scheduled to protest peacefully in the afternoon at Regions Bank at the intersection of 19th Street North and Fifth Avenue North in Birmingham. 

Mobile Man Charged with Murder for Auburn Deadly Accident

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn Police arrested a Mobile man by the name of Fabian Aviance Deshawn Smith with a felony warrant charging him with murder.

Auburn University Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment

Auburn, AL (EETV)- The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines will be sent to Auburn University for distribution on campus. Although there hasn't been a set date, the university is planning a phased distribution when the vaccince is avaliable.

The City of Auburn Announces Holiday Closures

AUBURN, Ala.- The City of Auburn has announced that most City facilities will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. 

Auburn University Trailblazers Highlight Fall Commencement Ceremony

 Auburn, Ala (EETV) -- 88-year-old trailblazer, Harold Franklin, received a copy of the Auburn Creed as he walked across the stage at Auburn University’s fall commencement ceremony last Sunday morning. Franklin does this 56 years after his integration of Auburn as the university’s first African American student. 

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Arrives in Alabama

 MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) - Fifteen sites across Alabama now have access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. 

COVID-19 Update for the Week of December 13th

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn's weekly update of COVID-19 cases on the main campus was 16 for the week of December 13th. This is eight cases fewer than the previous week which had 24 positive cases.

‘Heroes of COVID-19’ Honored by Auburn University

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences hosted the 27th annual International Quality of Life Awards on Monday. Traditionally hosted in New York City, this year’s unusual circumstances forced the awards ceremony to be held virtually.

Auburn Facilities Management is Focused on Improving Air Quality Campus Wide

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - University Facilities Management has been working hard behind the scenes, putting  several modifications in place aimed at helping keep university students, faculty, and staff healthy during COVID-19.

Auburn Alumnus to be Nominated for Secretary of Defense

 WASHINGTON, DC (EETV)- Auburn alumnus, Gen. Lloyd Austin III has been selected to be President-Elect Biden's pick for the next Secretary of Defense. 

Auburn University to Require Masks to be Worn Outdoors Starting December 14th

Auburn, AL (EETV)-  Auburn University announced that they will be requiring masks to be worn outdoors starting December 14th. This rules applies to all faculty, staff, students, and vistors on campus property.

Mask Order and Safer at Home Order Extended

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Governor Kay Ivey has extended both the Mask Order and Safer at Home Order. Both of these orders have been extended until January 22 at 5pm. Alabama's state of emergency has been extended until March 8. 

COVID-19 Update for the Week of Dec 6th

Auburn, AL (EETV)- The AU Medical Clinic released their weekly update on the amount of COVID-19 cases for the previous week. The amount of cases for the week of December 6th was 24. This puts the total for the semester at 1,523.

COVID-19 Update for the Week of November 29th

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn University updated their COVID-19 case numbers for the week of November 29th. The number of cases for the week was 18, which brings the total amount to 1,499 cases for the semester.