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One Smiths Station company plans to make a bold statement following pre-game prayer ban

EETV Web Team | September 22

Smiths Station, Ala. (EETV) - Following the Lee County Board of Education's decision to remove prayer from football games, a new Christian symbol could soon hold a prominent place in Panther Stadium. The owner of Green's Propane Gas, a longtime supporter of Smith's Station Athletics, has decided to put the Lord's Prayer on his scoreboard advertisement. "I understand the school board position not wanting to fight a lawsuit, but as a business, it is my right to advertise how I like," said Green. The new scoreboard will not be constructed until another advertisement is sold.

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Sara P's Fast 5: 5 Keys for an Auburn Win Over Missouri

Sara Palczewski | September 22

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn football will officially start their SEC play Saturday on the road at Missouri. The No. 15 Tigers of Auburn are facing Mizzou for only the third time in school history (1-1), the last meeting being in the SEC Championship in 2013.  Here are my 5 keys for Auburn to come away with their first SEC win of the season:

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Chalk drawings with political messages line Haley Concourse

Grace Reynolds | September 22

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Chalk drawings with political messages were seen on the Haley Concourse this morning as students walked to classes.

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Opelika bridge deemed unsafe for the public

EETV Web Team | September 22

Opelika, Ala. (EETV) - Following a recent safety inspection, the Cunningham Drive Bridge has been closed indefinitely. The closure comes after inspectors said the bridge is no longer sufficient to safely carry public traffic. City officials say they plan to replace the bridge with the assistance of ALDOT, but there is no schedule to do so yet.   The attached detour plan routes traffic from the Frederick Road side of the bridge to Gateway Drive to Thomason to 1st and around.

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Sports

This Weekend in Auburn Sports

Sara Palczewski | September 22

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn football may be on the road this weekend, but there are several other Tiger teams you can watch online or in person this weekend. Soccer kicked off the weekend for athletics, traveling to Knoxville to face No. 21 Tennesee on Thursday. The Tigers finished the game with a 1-1 draw, the lone Auburn goal coming from freshman Jaelyn Gadson in the 85th minute. Soccer will return home on Sunday to face Kentucky at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

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Lee County Schools Prayer Ban

Brooks Childress | September 21

On Friday August 25th when fans showed up to the annual football game between Opelika High School and Smiths Station High School they did not know that nearly a month later we would still be talking about it but not for what happened during the game but what happened before.  On this particular Friday night just like it had been for many years a student-led prayer was said over the public address system prior to kickoff.

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Lifestyle

How Apple's iOS update will transform your phone

Christie Clayton | September 21

It has been a huge month for Apple. After unveiling the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, the tech giant has now released one of the biggest iOS update to date.

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Suspicious driver reported in Auburn area

EETV Web Team | September 21

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Police responded to a suspicious driver reported in the Auburn area Wednesday afternoon. A juvenile female and two juvenile males were walking on Heywood Street in Auburn at approximately 4 p.m.

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Student who took selfies with transit bus driver urges students to "be vigilant, educate educate each other"

Grace Reynolds | September 21

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Toni Patillo, one of the Tiger Transit bus drivers arrested on rape charges earlier this week, was always welcoming to students that got on his bus, says Auburn sophomore Carlee Coleman.

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Daniel Carlson Named to 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Sara Palczewski | September 21

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Daniel Carlson has been named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Auburn kicker is among 22 football players throughout the country to be named to the team. Carlson has been active in volunteering while at Auburn, taking mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, working at schools, visiting hospitals, and doing faith-based speaking events. The voting panel to select the team include Tim Tebow and prominent college football media members. The panel is given a list of 146 nominated players.

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Sports

Top-10 Finish from Elena Hualde

Mary Kate Houlditch | September 21

Auburn, AL (EETV) – Sophmore Elena Hualde finished in the top-10 individually at the Mason Rudolph Championship over the weekend, assisting in one of the best team scores in Auburn’s history. The Tigers shot an even-par of 288 on Sunday’s finish to place seventh with a 54-hole score of 857, which was seven under.

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Lifestyle

Two Chains takes the stage at Auburn Airwaves

Christie Clayton | September 20

Auburn, Ala (EETV)- Auburn’s University programs council rebooted their semi-annual Auburn Airwaves concert after last semester’s hiatus this past  Monday . The show hosted in the Auburn Arena included performances by The Score, We The Kings, and headliner 2 Chains. Students received discounted tickets to attend the show with most arriving just in time for 2 Chain’s hour long set.  We The Kings lead singers joked that they didn’t know whether to call Auburn’s mascot the war eagles or the tigers but all confusion was put aside when a special appearance from Aubie came to close out their set.

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Proposed Gas Station Causes Controversy at City Council Meeting

Charlsie Nacrelli | September 20

Traffic concerns surrounding a proposed gas station led to much controversy at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. A new housing development was also approved along North Donahue Street as well as improvements to the Auburn Mall and food trucks in the area.

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First Transit responds to driver allegations of inadequate hiring procedures.

Brandon Etheredge | September 19

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - First Transit is now responding to allegations that drivers were not properly screened during the hiring process. Following the arrest of two Tiger Ten Transit Drivers for rape and sodomy, many people on social media began questioning the pre-employment screenings of the drivers.  Facebook users began to point to a public profile with the name Tony Patillo (same name and picture as the Tony Patillo that was arrested) discussing what it takes to be a transit driver. The post said, "Attention everyone in the Opelika., Auburn and surrounding area!!!Drivers needed ., qualifications::: no license.,no background check.,,the only qualifications needed is showing up for work...If interested call 1800(come to work)..." First Transit has responded to these allegations and assert that transit drivers are subject to pre-employment background screenings and random drug tests throughout their employment. Senior Director of Corporate Communications for First Transit, Chris Kemper says both drivers have been removed from service and that the termination process has begun. The following statement from First Transit is below: At First Transit, we are greatly troubled by the events of  Friday  night.

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Sports

Alspach and Le Beau receive honors this week

Hayden Desmond | September 19

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Soccer's Hannah Alspach has been named to TopDrawerSoccer.com's National Team of the Week. Alspach, a senior defender, scored the only goal in the Tigers 1-0 win over No. 22 Texas A&M on Friday, Sept.

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EAMC and AU partner to give babies blankets

Noah Jobe | September 19

Falls in Auburn are synonymous with Football, but many mothers-to-be will also be expecting the birth of a newborn during this time.

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Sports

Men's Tennis Announces Spring Schedule

September 19

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn Men’s Tennis team has finalized their spring schedule.  Coach Bobby Reynolds was quoted saying,  “We have a lot of doubleheaders, which will be good for our team and allow all of our guys to play a lot of matches.

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A Transit bus collides with 18-wheeler

September 19

Auburn, Ala (EETV)- The Tiger Transit was in a small accident this morning outside the Student Center.

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Sara P's Fast 5: 5 Takeaways from Auburn's Win Over Mercer

Sara Palczewski | September 18

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn fans were not expecting Saturday's game against Mercer to go the way that it had. A should be blowout against an FCS opponent became a close scoring game with the Tigers barely squeaking out the win 24-10. Here are my 5 takeaways from Auburn's win over Mercer: 1) No Offensive Leader This one may be a surprise because most would believe that the obvious leader of the team would be the quarterback.

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Auburn Releases Statement after rape on a Tiger Transit

EETV Web Team | September 18

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Following the rape of an 18 year old on a tiger transit, by two Transit drivers, Auburn University released the following statement: "Two arrests have been made resulting from a sexual assault that occurred early Saturday morning.