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.
Auburn, Ala. - According to a release from the university, Christopher Maurice has been announced as a finalist for the Marshall Scholarship.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The upcoming midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 6.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- On Tuesday Alabama voters will head to the polls to select their state leaders.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The Auburn Fire Division is currently responding to a fire at Auburn University's Funchess Hall. According to Campus Safety and Security, This is a developing story, more information will be posted as it comes in.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama's absentee ballot deadline for the upcoming midterm election is Thursday, November 1.
OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police arrested a 15-year-old student at Opelika High School Tuesday, charging him with carrying a concealed weapon. Police say that the student was taken into custody without incident and that there was no impact to normal operations at the school.
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.
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.
Montgomery, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $17. 8 million in grants in order to improve 54 Alabama towns, cities and counties.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University’s Student Government Association has officially opened up qualifying for the Spring 2019 elections. Students interested in running have until November 30 to submit their declaration of intent on AU Involve. Positions are divided between major and minor candidate positions.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a campaign rally at the Auburn University ALFA Pavilion Saturday. Ivey discussed her administration's accomplishments including additional funding for pre-k, additional state troopers and new efforts to work with the state legislature. Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price and Auburn College Republicans President Seth Ingram also spoke at the event. Ivey faces Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox in the general election November 6.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Mayor-Elect Ron Anders is preparing to take the helm as Auburn's next mayor in November. At an event at Auburn University Saturday, Anders told Eagle Eye TV that he will be participating in an orientation session Monday with new council members to learn more about different city departments. Anders also said that he is working on creating new committees to focus on several key issues.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police arrested Montavious Lamond Finley from Auburn on multiple drug charges Thursday.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The Alabama Department of Public Health stated Wednesday that there is no evidence of uveal melanoma cluster among Auburn University students and employees. The ADPH, along with Auburn University, reviewed cases of uveal melanoma among former Auburn students and employees.
Birmingham, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced in Birmingham the creation of the Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program at the inaugural Alabama HBCU Competitiveness Convening.
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Auburn, Ala. - The city of Auburn expects temporary lane closure on Thursday and Friday because of median beautification work along South College Street because Magnolia and Thach Avenues.
Auburn University announced in a statement that researchers leading a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with goals of improving the economy and fuel efficiency.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The Auburn Police Division are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Monday morning in the 3300 block of Moores Mill Road. Police say that a vehicle that was traveling east bound left the roadway, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. A 20 year old Lannett woman and a 24 year old Auburn woman were killed in the crash.
