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Alabama Exports Hit New Highs

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV) - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama exports reached a record $21.7 billion in 2017, powered by rising overseas shipments of products such as automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper and minerals. New government trade figures show that exports of Alabama-made goods and services increased more than 6 percent from 2016’s total of $20.5 billion, the state’s previous annual record.

National Geographic photojournalist Joel Sartore to come to Auburn.

Auburn, Ala (EETV) Auburn University is hosting an event featuring Joel Sartore. Sartore, a National Geographic photojournalist, who has snapped his way around the globe and captured the eye of millions with his photos of hundreds of endangered animals.  Joel Sartore has traveled the world capturing endangered animals with his phenomenal photography skills and showing us how we change and affect the ecosystem and now he is coming to Auburn to share them with you.

POLL: How Well Has This Year's SGA Performed?

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- In a little less than two weeks, new leaders will take control of Auburn University's Student Government Association.  Dane Block, Schyler Burney and Dixon Simmons will over as President, Vice President and Treasurer from incumbents Jacqueline Keck, Justin Smith and Frank McEwen.  We want to know how you think this past administration has done; vote in our poll to let your voice be heard.

Auburn Police Division Remind Fans How To Avoid Fraudulent Tickets

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn Police Division is urging citizens to be cautious of fraudulent ticket sales when considering the purchase of second-hand tickets or selling tickets to scalpers in and around the downtown and campus areas.

SGA SENATE February 12

Auburn Trustees vote to build additional intramural fields

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn Board of Trustees has voted to add to the number of intramural fields at Auburn.  At its meeting on Friday, the Trustees approved the purchase of two parcels of land totaling 177 acres adjacent to campus on West Longleaf Drive in order to provide expanded field labs for the College of Agriculture and College of Veterinary Medicine.

Auburn Hires Aramark To Be New Dining Contractor

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Aramark, a food services company that has worked with Fortune 500 companies, sports teams and educational institutions around the world, will become Auburn University's partner for dining services and athletics concessions management effective May 7.

Auburn Hires Aramark To Be New Dining Contractor

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Aramark, a food services company that has worked with Fortune 500 companies, sports teams and educational institutions around the world, will become Auburn University's partner for dining services and athletics concessions management effective May 7.

Plain Talk: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- This week on Plain Talk, I sit down with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to discuss this year's legislative session and some of the pressing issues facing our state. 

Opelika Residents to Vote In Special Election Tuesday

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika residents will be heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote in a special election.

Opelika To Close Recycling Center

OPELIKA, Ala – Due to recycling material being continually contaminated, the City of Opelika will be closing the Westside Recycling Center on Grand National Parkway on April 1, 2018.  Opelika residents can sign up for curbside recycling at www.opelika-al.gov for only $10 per month or bring recycling to one of the four recycling centers – Northside Center at 600 8th Avenue, Covington Center at 213 Carver Avenue, Floral Park Center at 600 Floral Street or Jeter Avenue Center at 675 Jeter Avenue.  If citizens would like to get more information they are encouraged to call the Opelika Environmental Services Department at 334.705.5480.

Tuskegee Man Dies Saturday Following Thursday Shooting In Opelika

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- On Thursday at approximately 11:15 PM the Opelika Police Department received a 911 call reporting an individual was shot in the 600 block of Edmon Avenue.

STARR: This is technically a loss, but it's really not a loss

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Following a tense week of elections followed by a competitive runoff, Patrick Starr was defeated Thursday evening by Dane Block.  "I think both of these campaigns were close because both had a strong message," said Starr following the final call out. Both candidates received vote reductions due to election violations.

Block Wins SGA Presidential Runoff

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Dane Block has been elected Auburn University's next Student Government Association President.  Block, currently an SGA Senator for the Harbert College of Business, beat Patrick Starr in the highly contested runoff. 

Final Eagle Eye TV SGA Runoff Poll Results

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- With over 700 votes in, Eagle Eye TV's Auburn University Student Government Association runoff election poll came in with 51 percent of the votes for Patrick Starr and 49 percent of the votes for Dane Block. Starr and Block entered the runoff on Tuesday since none of the five candidates for SGA President received the required 40 percent of the vote needed to avoid a runoff.

City of Auburn Announces Valet Parking Changes

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The City of Auburn has announced new changes to the hours and prices of the downtown valet parking service. Changes to valet parking hours and rates went into effect on Tuesday, Feb.

Purse Stolen From Auburn Arena

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Officers from the Auburn Police Division responded to an alleged theft at the Auburn Arena Wednesday. According to police spokesperson Lorenza Dorsey, a member of the arena security staff reported that here purse was stolen while she worked. This was the same day that Auburn Men's Basketball played Texas A&M. Dorsey said the case is still being investigated by officers. 

​Dog receives good prognosis for recovery following near-fatal fire injury

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - A big dog with an even larger will to live has been given a good prognosis for recovery and a healthy life following a near fatal house fire in early January. Adler, a four-year-old German shepherd, owned by Brad and Shannon Mullins of Alexander City, made regional news when first responders pulled him from their burning home on Jan.

SGA Presidential Finalists Interviews

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University students will be voting once again Thursday to determine who will be their next Student Government Association President. Voting will be from 7AM-7PM Thursday on AU Access. Check out our interviews with election finalists Patrick Starr and Dane Block, along with links to their platforms before you vote: Patrick Starr: Dane Block:

BREAKING: SGA Results Announced

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The results from Auburn University’s 2018 Student Government Association elections are in and ______ and _____ are heading to a runoff for SGA President and ______ is the new Miss Auburn.