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Ivey starts first full term as governor

Ken Ward | January 14

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was officially started her first full term as governor this morning following a large inauguration ceremony. In her address Ivey praised the state and its citizens, while also discussing some of her administration's upcoming priorities such as preparing for the 2020 Census, her Strong Start Strong Finish education initiative and increasing economic development in the state.

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Sports

Auburn Earns First SEC Win Over Georgia 93-78

Andy Huling | January 12

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 93 to 78. This victory follows last week’s devastating loss on the road against the Ole Miss Rebels. The Rebels defeated the Tigers 82 to 67, which resulted in the Auburn Tiger’s first conference loss. The Georgia Bulldogs also entered into tonight’s game with a 0 and 1 conference standing with their prior loss against the Tennessee Volunteers. Tonight’s win was not only a team win but was also a personal victory for certain individuals such as Anfernee McLemore, Jared Harper, Bryce Brown, and even Coach Pearl. Jared Harper dropped 22 points on the score board tonight, while Brown and McLemore both had 15 points for the Tigers. Auburn was much better in the paint as they scored 40 points down low. Georgia's leading scorer was Turtle Jackson, who had a career high 16 points. Nicolas Claxton added 15 points and 3 blocks for the Bulldogs. Auburn's record improves to 13-2 (1-1 in the SEC) and they will travel to College Station on Wednesday to face off against the Texas A&M Aggies.

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Auburn finalist for new Camp Kesem chapter

EETV Web Team | January 12

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University has been named a finalist school by Camp Kesem as a potential site for one of the organization's newest chapters. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer.

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2019 SGA major candidates finalized

EETV Web Team | January 11

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The twelve major candidates for Auburn University's Student Government Association were finalized Thursday. According to SGA Executive Director of Elections Bri Thomas the following candidates are running: SGA President: Mary Margaret Turton Daniel Calhoun Brooks Jones SGA Vice President Riley Hambrick Carlos Smith SGA Treasurer Abhi Gulati Hunter Short Miss Auburn Macy Armstrong Laura Davenport Kate Dorsten Kennedye McGhee Maddie Sullivan Formal campaigning begins on January 30 at 3:00 p.m.

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Local Congressman Mike Rogers commends Trump's recent address on border crisis

Ken Ward | January 9

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- District 3 Congressman Mike Rogers commended President Donald Trump's address to the nation Tuesday night regarding the immigration crisis at the southern border. "There is an ongoing crisis at the southern border and I commend President Trump’s efforts to secure the border," stated Rogers.

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Lifestyle

Wicked Eats being replaced by Olilo

EETV Web Team | January 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Tiger Dining has made a new change to one of the Auburn University Student Center's largest dining venues. Wicked Eats by Cat Cora is being replaced with Olilo by Cat Cora.  According to a Christian Wallace with Auburn dining contract Aramark, the new change was due to .... The new Olilo concept will feature .... The change goes into effect immediately. 

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Eagle Eye TV, UPC partnering to host Auburn Feud gameshow

EETV Web Team | January 6

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Eagle Eye TV is partnering with the Auburn University Program Council to host our award-winning game show Auburn Feud as part of the new Spring Welcome Week. The game show works like traditional Family Feud, with Auburn student organizations competing against each other. The event will be held in the Auburn Student Center Ballroom starting at 5pm on January 10. Additional information can be found on AU Involve.

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Lifestyle

Chick-Fil-A food truck coming to Auburn's campus this spring

Ken Ward | January 3

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- A new Chick-Fil-A food truck will be coming to Auburn University's campus this spring.

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New Auburn water charges go into effect this month

EETV Web Team | January 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- January marks the first month of new water charges for Auburn residents. The Auburn Water Works Board approved a rate increase on On Oct.

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Opelika Police investigating after man was allegedly found using counterfeit bills

EETV Web Team | January 2

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police are investigating after a man was allegedly caught using counterfeit currency at the USA Town Center on Christmas Eve. Police say that the suspect entered a tan colored passenger vehicle and drove away. Officials describe the suspect as a a black male, about 35 to 45 years old.

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Auburn Police arrest Opelika man in connection with a New Years Day car break

EETV Web Team | January 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police have charged an Opelika man with Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. Stanley Anderyous-Andrew Woods was arrested Tuesday after police say that Woods responded to the 600 block of Shug Jordan Pkwy was observed entering a 2012 Honda Accord in the 600 block of Shug Jordan Pkwy.

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Sports

Auburn Offense Shines In Music City Bowl Rout

Andy Huling | December 28

Nashville TN (EETV)- The final game of the 2018 season pitted the Auburn Tigers against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Music City Bowl. Auburn's defense would be tested as the Boilermakers brought in the 24th best offense in the country led by quarterback David Blough. In the first quarter, Auburn started fast on the first drive of the game as Jarret Stidham found Jatarvious Whitlow for a 66 yard touchdown pass on the third play from scrimmage. After a three and out from Purdue, Auburn took a 14-0 lead on an 87 yard drive capped off by a 2 yard run from Whitlow. On Purdue's next drive, Auburn's Javarius Davis intercepted an errant throw from Blough and returned it to the Purdue 18 yard line. Jatarvius Whitlow would score his third touchdown of the game as he took it in from one yard out to give Auburn a 21-0 lead. The Boilermakers got things going offensively as Rondale Moore capped off a 78 yard drive with a 7 yard rushing touchdown to cut Auburn's lead to 14. Auburn would regain the 21 point lead as Jarret Stidham found Darius Slayton for a 74 yard score. The score was Auburn's fourth straight touchdown on offense and the longest of the 2018 season. In the second quarter, the defense held Purdue on fourth down. Auburn's offense needed one play to score their fifth straight touchdown as Stidham found Darius Slayton for his second touchdown reception of the game. The defense got in on the scoring as Big Cat Bryant intercepted a deflected pass and returned it for 20 yards to give Auburn an astounding 42-7 lead. Auburn's offensive attack did not stop as they tacked on two more touchdown's to give them a 56-7 lead at halftime. The Tigers set a school record for most points in the first half since they scored 49 against Chattanooga in 1995. Auburn opened the second half with their ninth touchdown of the game as Ryan Davis took a jet sweep for five yards to give Auburn a 63-7 lead.

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Opelika Police looking for suspect in connection with a fraudulent use of a credit card

EETV Web Team | December 28

OPELIKA, Ala. (EETV)- Opelika Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card incident at Kroger Sunday. Police describe the suspect as a black male, roughly 5’7” to 5’11” tall and weighing 180 to 200 pounds.

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2017-2018 scores released for area schools

Ken Ward | December 28

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Local city school districts received their scores on the recently released 2017-2018 Alabama State Department of Education scorecard. According to the report, the Auburn City School System received an overall score of 91, with each individual school except for the East Samford School receiving an A score. Opelika City Schools received an overall score of 84.

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Auburn University named an 'R1' research university

EETV Web Team | December 24

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University is now classified as an 'R1' research university according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The announcement follows a concerted effort by Auburn to elevate its commitment to life-saving research, beginning with an announcement by Auburn President Steven Leath in December 2017 and subsequent awarding of $5 million for three years toward the Presidential Awards for Interdisciplinary Research, or PAIR.

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Auburn man arrested on multiple drug charges

EETV Web Team | December 24

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police Denver Alexander Atwood Friday, charging him with four counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police say the arrests are a result of a three month investigation by the Auburn Narcotics Division that culminated in a search warrant on Dec.

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Sports

Auburn Holds off Murray State 93-88

Andy Huling | December 22

Auburn, Alabama (EETV)- After losing on the road at NC State, the Auburn Tigers looked to rebound against the Murray State Racers. In the first half Auburn started out on an 8-0 run to start the game as Austin Wiley dropped 10 points. Bryce Brown seemed to be back in form as he scored 8 points including his first three point basket in two games. Murray State hung around, taking a five point lead with nine minutes to go. Auburn would take the lead into half 38-35 with help from Chuma Okeke as he scored the last five points of the half. Murray State started the first half fast, knocking down three straight three-point shots to take a six point lead. The lead wouldn't last for long as Auburn took a 14 point lead with 8 minutes remaining. Murray State did not go away as they cut the lead to just three in the last 40 seconds. Auburn was able to hold on for the win as Jared Harper knocked down two clutch free throws. The play of Murray State's guard Ja Morant should not go unnoticed as he dropped 25 points in the game. Shaq Buchanan also scored 21 points for the Racers, going 8-14 from three. Auburn's Samir Doughty had a career high 20 points to lead the Tigers and Austin Wiley and Chuma Okeke both added 17 points. Auburn's record improves to 10-2 and they will return to Auburn Arena next Saturday against the North Florida Ospreys.

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Auburn Survives UAB in Overtime 75-71

Andy Huling | December 15

Birmingham, Alabama (EETV)- Auburn and UAB faced off in the Mike Slive Invitational in Legacy Arena. Birmingham, Alabama (EETV)- Auburn and UAB faced off in the Mike Slive Invitational in Legacy Arena. With the series tied at 10-10, Auburn looked to take the advantage. In the first quarter, Auburn started very slow shooting 34 percent from the field. UAB came out strong knocking down 40 percent of their shots to take a seven point lead. Auburn made a push at the end of the half as they outscored the Blazers 8-0 to take a 28-27 lead at halftime. The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair as neither team could hold a lead. Auburn held a six point lead with 1:15 left but the Blazers hit two clutch three's two send the game to overtime. In overtime Jared Harper took over as he hit some crucial free throws to help the Tigers hold on 75-71. Harper went to the free throw line a total of 16 times and shot 80 percent. Harper led the way with 31 points while Chuma Okeke dropped 11 points. Auburn was unusually cold from three, only shooting 18 percent. UAB was led by Jalen Perry, who scored 18 points and Lewis Sullivan with 11. Auburn's record goes to 9-1 and they will go on the road next Wednesday night at North Carolina State.

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Man convicted of killing Auburn freshman to appear in court Monday

Ken Ward | December 15

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The man convicted of killing an Auburn University freshman back in 2008 will be appearing in a Lee County court Monday. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, Courtney Lockhardt will be in court Monday morning in regards to post conviction issues his attorneys will be presenting. Lockhardt was convicted of the 2008 murder of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk.

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Auburn Defeats Dayton 82-72

Mary Leigh Oliver | December 9

The Auburn Tigers faced off against the Dayton Flyers Saturday night in Auburn Arena. The Tigers looked to defeat Dayton for the second year in row. The Tigers showed out big in the first half with their high shooting percentage. Auburn shot 61 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free-throw line, while Dayton shot 48 percent from the floor and only 50 percent from the free-throw line. Guards Jared Harper and Bryce Brown came out hot from the three-point line, Harper shooting 2-3 and Brown 4-5. Harper ended the half with 14 points and Brown with an impressive 22 points.  Not only were the Tigers dominant on the offensive end in the first half, but their defense made a statement with a total of five blocks, three of which came from Austin Wiley. Auburn would enter halftime with a comfortable 51-32 lead. Bryce Brown and Jared Harper continued to be the leading scorers for Auburn as they would finish with a combined 54 points. Brown scored a career high 34 points and Harper finished with 20 points. The Tigers would remain on top as they win the hard-fought game, 82-72.  Auburn improves their record to 8-1 and Dayton falls to 5-4. The Tigers will be in Birmingham Saturday the 15th in Legacy Arena as they take on UAB.