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2019 SGA major candidates finalized

EETV Web Team | January 11

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The twelve major candidates for Auburn University's Student Government Association were finalized Thursday. According to SGA Executive Director of Elections Bri Thomas the following candidates are running: SGA President: Mary Margaret Turton Daniel Calhoun Brooks Jones SGA Vice President Riley Hambrick Carlos Smith SGA Treasurer Abhi Gulati Hunter Short Miss Auburn Macy Armstrong Laura Davenport Kate Dorsten Kennedye McGhee Maddie Sullivan Formal campaigning begins on January 30 at 3:00 p.m.

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Local Congressman Mike Rogers commends Trump's recent address on border crisis

Ken Ward | January 9

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- District 3 Congressman Mike Rogers commended President Donald Trump's address to the nation Tuesday night regarding the immigration crisis at the southern border. "There is an ongoing crisis at the southern border and I commend President Trump’s efforts to secure the border," stated Rogers.

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Opelika Police investigating after man was allegedly found using counterfeit bills

EETV Web Team | January 2

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police are investigating after a man was allegedly caught using counterfeit currency at the USA Town Center on Christmas Eve. Police say that the suspect entered a tan colored passenger vehicle and drove away. Officials describe the suspect as a a black male, about 35 to 45 years old.

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Auburn Police arrest Opelika man in connection with a New Years Day car break

EETV Web Team | January 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police have charged an Opelika man with Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. Stanley Anderyous-Andrew Woods was arrested Tuesday after police say that Woods responded to the 600 block of Shug Jordan Pkwy was observed entering a 2012 Honda Accord in the 600 block of Shug Jordan Pkwy.

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Opelika Police looking for suspect in connection with a fraudulent use of a credit card

EETV Web Team | December 28

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card incident at Kroger Sunday. Police describe the suspect as a black male, roughly 5’7” to 5’11” tall and weighing 180 to 200 pounds.

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2017-2018 scores released for area schools

Ken Ward | December 28

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Local city school districts received their scores on the recently released 2017-2018 Alabama State Department of Education scorecard. According to the report, the Auburn City School System received an overall score of 91, with each individual school except for the East Samford School receiving an A score. Opelika City Schools received an overall score of 84.

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Auburn University named an 'R1' research university

EETV Web Team | December 24

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University is now classified as an 'R1' research university according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The announcement follows a concerted effort by Auburn to elevate its commitment to life-saving research, beginning with an announcement by Auburn President Steven Leath in December 2017 and subsequent awarding of $5 million for three years toward the Presidential Awards for Interdisciplinary Research, or PAIR.

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Auburn man arrested on multiple drug charges

EETV Web Team | December 24

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police Denver Alexander Atwood Friday, charging him with four counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police say the arrests are a result of a three month investigation by the Auburn Narcotics Division that culminated in a search warrant on Dec.

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Man convicted of killing Auburn freshman to appear in court Monday

Ken Ward | December 15

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The man convicted of killing an Auburn University freshman back in 2008 will be appearing in a Lee County court Monday. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, Courtney Lockhardt will be in court Monday morning in regards to post conviction issues his attorneys will be presenting. Lockhardt was convicted of the 2008 murder of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk.

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Two shot Friday night in Auburn

Ken Ward | December 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police responded to a shooting along Holmes Avenue Friday night. According to police spokesperson Lorenza Dorsey, two adult males suffered non life threatening injuries and were transported to a Columbus hospital. Police say it appears the incident was brought about by an altercation.

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Sidewalk under West and Wright building reopened after loose bricks discovered

EETV Web Team | December 7

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The City of Auburn has reopened the sidewalk in front of the West and Wright, formerly known as the Evolve, apartment complex.

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Theft reported on Auburn's campus Wednesday

EETV Web Team | December 6

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police are investigating after a theft was reported on Auburn University's campus Wednesday. The theft was said to have occurred in the 300 block of the West Thatch Concourse.  According to the police incident report, two lamps, a computer monitor, an office table and an office chair were stolen. 

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Opelika Police searching for suspect in connection to EAMC purse theft

EETV Web Team | December 6

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police are searching for a suspect in connection with an alleged purse theft. According to police, the theft was reported at the East Alabama Medical Center on November 19.

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Auburn MBA program receives third place in National Case Competition

Peter Taliaferro | December 4

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - In a statement released by the university, Auburn’s MBA program received third place in a two-day competition against some of the nation’s top graduate business programs in the 12th Annual National MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership. Students Julia Domanico, Veronica Elder, Francisca Norregard and Caroline Harrell represented Auburn, earning the student team $1,000. The competition required students to formulate recommendations to present to judges in 24 hours based on cases assigned on the first day.

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Local leaders react to the death of George HW Bush

EETV Web Team | December 1

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Local leaders are reacting to the death of former President George H.W. Bush. Bush, who served from 1989-1993, died at the age of 94 in Houston.

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Opelika hosts first annual Christmas Market

Karah Rhodes | November 30

AUBURN, Ala, (EETV) - The first Christmas Market kicked off in downtown Opelika, Alabama, with its VIP Preview Party on Thursday, Nov.

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Former White House press secretary speaks to Auburn students

EETV Web Team | November 29

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs spoke to students Thursday night as part of the Emerge Delta Speaker Series. Gibbs, who served during the first term of former President Barack Obama and currently serves as the executive vice president and global chief communications officer of McDonald's, was born and raised in Auburn.

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NPHC advocating for legacy plaza

Ken Ward | November 28

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University's National Pan-Hellenic Council is advocating for a new legacy plaza on campus. Student Government Association Senator Ada Ruth Huntley introduced a resolution during Monday's meeting advocating for the plaza. The resolution reads, "National Pan-Hellenic Council legacy plazas are found on college campuses across the country, particularly historically black colleges and universities, in order to recognize the role these organizations have played in enhancing campus culture." Outgoing NPHC President Julius Hammond said that the plaza is still in the planning stages and that the resolution is a way to show student support for the project. Ole Miss is currently the only Southeastern Conference university to have a NPHC plaza.

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Lane closures expected on South College Street beginning Dec. 3

Peter Taliaferro | November 27

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Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to offer online graduate certificate

Peter Taliaferro | November 26

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - In a statement released by the university, Auburn’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences launched an online graduate certificate in the areas of forestry finance and investments.