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Auburn University cancels classes ahead of Hurricane Irma

EETV Web Team | September 9

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University has canceled classes for Monday, September 11, 2017, ahead of Hurricane Irma.  Our area is expected to see a mostly wind event on Monday with gusts up to 50mph. We could also see up to three inches of rain. Keep checking EagleEyeAuburn.com as we continue to update the site with weather information and important campus announcements.

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Hurricane Irma strengthens to category 5, path inches west

September 8

The National Hurricane Center has released a new statement as of 11:00 pm (EST) Friday increasing Hurricane Irma to a category 5 storm. The Storm is now making land fall on the coast of Cuba. Hurricane warnings have been extended Northward Along the Florida Peninsula as the storm is expected to make land fall as a category 5 storm in south Florida this weekend. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the storm had maximum sustained winds near 160 mph with even higher gusts. On the latest track from the National Hurricane Center, Irma is projected to make landfall further west than previously expected. As the storm nears our area, it will still be a Tropical Storm as previously projected. Wind gusts are still expected to be around 30-50 miles per hour with the possibility of 2-4 inches of rain.

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SOFTBALL SCANDAL: Auburn releases new statement regarding the investigation

EETV Web Team | September 8

Auburn University has released a new statement following allegations of sexual harassment and abuse inside the Auburn Softball program.  “AA/EEO investigated an anonymous report concerning inappropriate activity on the softball team in September 2016, but AA/EEO was unable to confirm it because the individual involved denied the allegations.

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State of Emergency issued for Alabama

EETV Web Team | September 8

Montgomery, Ala. (EETV) – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to begin affecting Alabama late this weekend and into the beginning of next week.

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APD searching for police impersonator

EETV Web Team | September 8

Auburn Police are investigating after responding to a call from a 21-year-old female reporting that she was stopped by an individual impersonating a police officer.

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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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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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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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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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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.