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Auburn Police Department Arrests Suspect in Burglary Case

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn Police Department arrested 31-year-old Rhett Thomas King at his home. King was charged with breaking and entering, third degree theft, and possession of marijuana.

Auburn Sees Significant Drop in Positive COVID-19 Cases

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University has reached a number of 108 new cases this week bringing the total amount of confirmed cases to 1,770 for the University.  

Missing Teen Found Dead As Three Auburn Men Are Charged In His Kidnaping 

Auburn, AL (EETV) -A body discovered early Thursday morning has been identified as 18-year-old Thomas Greene.  

Auburn Alum Running Virtual Half Marathons to Help Make a Difference and Relieve Stress

Brooklyn, NY (EETV)- Auburn University alumna Jennifer Mashburn escapes the stress of her job through running. She works as an interventional radiologic technologist for the WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s Vascular Institute in Marietta, Georgia.

Auburn City Police Searching For Missing Teen

Auburn, AL (EETV) - Auburn Police Department is seeking assistance in the search of a missing teen. 

Updated COVID-19 Cases for the Week of August 31st-September 6th

Auburn, AL (EETV)- This week’s number of positive COVID-19 cases for Auburn University has risen to a total of 588. The cumulative amount for the university is 1,662.

Auburn University to launch the AU GuideSafe Sentinel Testing Program

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Following a successful pilot of the testing program last week, Auburn University will launch its GuideSafe Sentinel Testing Program in full to better understand campus prevalence of COVID-19.    

The Bean Announces Temporary Closing Due to Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Staff

Auburn, AL (EETV)- The Bean, a popular coffee shop located on Glenn Ave, has announced a temporary closing due to members of their staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. 

Opelika Man Searches For Missing Truck

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- An Opelika man is searching for his truck that was stolen on Tuesday morning from a thrift store. 

Auburn names Student Center for first Black SGA President

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn Student Center is being named for Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court, according to a press release from the university.

Dr. Gouge Asks Students to take Precautions During Labor Day Weekend

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Right before the Labor Day holiday, President Jay Gouge thanks students and faculty.

Auburn Urges People Infected with COVID-19 to Self- Report

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University has recently addressed its concern with people not self-reporting being diagnosed with COVID-19. 

Auburn University Covid Dorms Slowly Approach Max Capacity

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- According to a news article by Yellowhammer News, Auburn University is using 67% of its quarantine housing. 

A man was killed in a fatal crash on Interstate 85 in Opelika Tuesday evening

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - On Tuesday evening, approximately at 6:00 p.m., a traffic crash occurred on Interstate 85 northbound near the Gateway Drive overpass in Opelika, Al.

Auburn University Updates Positive COVID-19 Cases

Auburn University releases re-entry data for COVID-19 Cases

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - An update from Auburn University about COVID-19 cases on campus.

Auburn students run for public office as fall semester begins

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Three Auburn students are running for public office in their hometowns.

Snapchat Story Encourages Students to Stop Testing for COVID-19 Through Auburn University

Auburn, AL (EETV)- An Auburn student posted in March on her Snapchat story encouraging students not to get tested by the AU Medical Clinic. The student, who remains anonymous, said in the post, "deal with rona yourself and DO NOT test through the university because all the old people are scared and blaming students for being irresponsible."

Auburn City Council Passes New Resolution to Better Enforce Compliance with Gov. Ivy's COVID-19 Regulations

The Auburn City Council held a special meeting today in order to address the growing concerns around establishments and patrons not complying with Gov. Ivy’s orders related to the pandemic. 

Southeastern and 1716 Close as Auburn City Council Calls for Special Meeting

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Southeastern and 1716, two bars located in downtown Auburn, have both announced they will be "voluntarily shutting down" until there is a significant decline in Covid-19 cases.