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Opelika Ice cream shop opening its doors to evacuees

EETV Web Team | September 8

Opelika, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane Irma bares down on the state of Florida, the smallest evacuees in our area are finding comfort in an unusual place. O-Town ice cream in Opelika took to twitter inviting visiting families to come by their store to give their children a free Ice cream. One woman headed to Opelika responded to the tweet with an unusual request, a sweet treat for her fur babies. The store has seen a huge response since the tweet was posted, many thanking them for their kindness.

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A Hurricane of Hope

Katherine Neil | September 7

Auburn, Ala. (EETV)-  The 3,100 miles traveled by Hurricane Harvey and its remnant is quickly being followed by Hurricane Irma which is projected to cause equal damage in The United States.

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Auburn hotels reach capacity as evacuees flee Irma

Grace Reynolds | September 7

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane continues to barrel towards the Florida coast, Hotels around the area are beginning to fill up. According to John Wild, President of the Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau, our area has reached capacity for hotel availability. "Reservations & Cancellations change often as does the storm path." says WIld, "We have taken lots of calls but it seems we are at capacity." Evacuees fleeing from the storms typically find shelter farther south but previously scheduled events have pushed people further north.  "Dothan had a large tennis tournament and is full so they sent people to us.

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Auburn professor: Devastation of Harvey, arrival of Irma reinforce need for collaboration between agencies and industry

September 7

AUBURN, Ala. – As Florida braces for a potential weekend arrival by Hurricane Irma, local, state and federal officials are wrestling with the same questions and concerns as their counterparts in Texas did before Hurricane Harvey. How should volunteers be utilized?

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Auburn University issues safety advisory ahead of Irma

EETV Web Team | September 7

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane Irma sets its eye on the Southeast, Auburn University is preparing for any situation that may impact the campus.

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Kay Ivey announces run for Alabama Governor

Brandon Etheredge | September 7

Montgomery, Alabama (EETV) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has officially announced that she will run to keep her position.  Ivey, who ascended to the governor's office following the  resignation of Robert Bently , has made it her mission to "Steady the ship of State" in Alabama. Ivey has had her fair share of historic political moments, this one is no different.

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UPDATE: Hibachi Food Truck to reopen Today

Brandon Etheredge | September 7

Auburn, Ala.

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On-campus organization offers meals to students

Grace Reynolds | September 7

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Any Auburn student can now get up to four free microwavable meals meals on Fridays, thanks to The Campus Kitchen. The Campus Kitchen is a student-run organization that collects left over campus dining food and repackages it into microwavable meals.

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Notasulga man arrested on Burglary, Theft, charges

EETV Web Team | September 6

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - On September 5, 2017, Auburn Police arrested Dejarius D. Hightower, 28, from Notasulga, Alabama on warrants charging him with; two counts of Burglary 3rd degree, Theft of Property 4th degree, Criminal Mischief 1st degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd degree, and two counts of Criminal Mischief 3rd degree. The arrest stems from an investigation into separate business burglaries on West Tech Lane and Teague Court on December 26th & 27th, 2016.

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Popular food truck shut down

September 6

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Hibachi food truck on campus has been asked to close, according to Tiger Dining.  Check back for more updates as to why the truck closed.

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City Council says street vendor sales are out, campus alcohol sales are in

Charlsie Nacrelli | September 6

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Toilet paper will no longer be seen on the sidewalks of downtown Auburn after Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

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Labor Day traffic deaths down compared to previous years

September 5

Montgomery, Ala. (EETV) - Over Labor Day weekend, Alabama saw a 40 percent decrease in traffic related deaths from 2016. "Between 12:01 a.m.

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Lagrange man arrested on multiple charges in Auburn

September 5

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn Police have arrested James F. Romine, 29, of Lagrange, Georgia for Burglary, Breaking and Entering of a vehicle, and Theft of Property. The arrest stems from reports filed with police about a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of N.

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Auburn University Provost announces retirement

September 5

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - In a message to faculty and Staff of Auburn University, provost and vice president for academic affairs,  Timothy Boosinger, announced his plans to retire. Boosinger is set to retire from in early 2018. The following Message was sent to University staff: "Boosinger was named provost in 2012 after serving as interim provost for a year.

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Army General and former White House cabinet member to speak on campus

September 5

AUBURN, Ala. -- Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey, a decorated combat veteran who held high-profile roles in the Pentagon and the White House, will discuss leadership during an open campus lecture hosted by Auburn University’s Raymond J.

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Auburn one step closer to a new downtown parking deck

September 5

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) – Downtown Auburn has been the hub of excitement as updates to the area have been announced over the last several months. Parking in downtown has been a consistent point of issue for years and the city, as we have previously reported, is taking a holistic approach to combat the issue. A presentation was presented at the last city council meeting outlining the plan and showing drawings of what the potential deck could look like. The deck would be built on the property currently occupied by the Baptist Student Union.

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UPDATE: No one injured after shots fired Sunday Night

September 5

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn Police released new information Tuesday Morning following reports of shots fired on Sunday night.  Captian Lorenza Dorsey says that a single gunshot was fired into a residence in the 500 block of Foster street. There was minor damage and no injuries were reported.  As previously reported, there was never a threat to campus or the community. 

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VIDEO: POSSIBLE SHOOTING IN AUBURN

Grace Reynolds | September 3

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Reports of gunshots heard and a victim down in the area of Pike fraternity house and Logan Square on Magnolia Ave and Hemlock Drive Sunday night at approximately 9:30.

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Popular fast food chain to come to Auburn

Grace Reynolds | September 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Three Cookout locations are coming to the Auburn area, according to Kevin Cowper, the assistant city manager for the city of Auburn.

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Mell Classroom Building hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

Grace Reynolds | September 1

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Mell Classroom Building had its official ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon.