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Longtime Auburn Mayor Bill Ham not seeking reelection

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Longtime Auburn Mayor Bill Ham formally announced Monday during a Memorial Day breakfast that he would not seek reelection. Ham was first elected in 1998 and during that time has overseen a period of immense population and economic growth in the city. Ham has traditionally been a familiar face on Auburn University's campus throughout the years, having traditionally participated in events hosted by various campus organizations.  The next Auburn municipal election is scheduled for August 28. 


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Republicans nationwide starting to close midterm polling gap ahead of Alabama’s primary

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Voters in many states across the nation are getting ready to head to the polls to see who will represent them during this year’s highly contested midterm election. The midterm election, which usually has low voter turnout, is traditionally seen as a referendum on the party that controls the White House. Much of the discussion over the past few months has been whether or not Democrats will muster enough support to retake the House of Representatives, a branch of government they have not controlled since 2010. Given the large number of Democratic incumbents up for reelection in traditionally Republican states, many pundits see little chance of Democrats regaining control of the Senate. Recent polls suggest that generic support for Republican candidates has grown.


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Alabama health officials provide tips to get prepared for the expected landfall of Subtropical Storm Alberto

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- The Alabama Department of Public Health is sending out a few reminders of how to be prepared ahead of the expected landfall of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Officials say that power and water supplies may be cut off after a storm so it is important to always have an emergency water supply, emergency food and medicine on hand, and to gather safety and personal items in advance.


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Auburn University arborist says Auburn's Oaks are doing well

Auburn, Ala. -- The Auburn Oak's at Toomer's Corner have long been a major part of the Auburn culture and spirit. Auburn University arborist, Alex Hedgepath, explains that the Auburn Oaks planted in February, 2017, are in a healthy state.  The trees were able to maintain their health after the rollings that occurred throughout the 2017-2018 football season, and are continuing to have good root development.  “Both oak canopies are in fair condition,” Hedgepath said.


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Auburn man charged with rape and sodomy

Auburn, Ala. -- On May 23, 2018, Auburn Police arrested 20-year-old Auburn native, Drew Michael McCormack, on charges of rape in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree. His arrest comes after an investigation of sexual assault that had been reported earlier in the month. The incidence allegedly ...


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Time is running out to submit requests for absentee voting

Montgomery, Ala. -- Secretary of State, John H. Merrill, has begun to issue reminders to voters to submit their requests for absentee voting.  The deadline to request an absentee ballot is quickly approaching on May 31, by the end of the business day. Putting in a request for an absentee ballot will allow voters to submit their votes for Alabama's 2018 Primary Election, which will occur on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.  The deadline to return the absentee ballot after is has been received is by the end of the business day on Monday, June 4, 2018.


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Auburn University identifies best protective dog breeds

Auburn, Ala. -- Auburn University psychology professor, Jeffery Katz, is using psychology to discover which dogs would be the most effective in providing security for the nation's largest venues.  With tragic attacks that cause the nation to focus harder on securing large events and crowds, Auburn has been setting their focus on providing cyber safety, public safety, crisis management and odor detection technology, by using both human experts and some furry friends. At the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, there is a program that allows experts to research and train dogs in odor detection.