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Women’s Tennis wraps up fall season opener

Taylor Harrison | September 25

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) – Auburn opened their fall season traveling to Coral Gables, Fl. for the Miami Fall Invite.  The Tigers had nine combined victories in singles and doubles against players from Florida Gulf Coast University, Miami, and Pittsburgh. Freshman Jaeda Daniel went 2-0 in singles play including a 6-3, 6-1 win over Miami’s 2017 NCAA Tournament semifinalist. In doubles play, senior Alizee Michaud and Daniel had a 6-1 victory against FGCU while senior Mary Katherine Lewis and Daniel took down Pittsburgh 6-0. Another notable performance for Auburn was a doubles win by junior Alannah Griffin and freshman Madeline Meredith who defeated FGCU 6-4.  In addition, the pairing of Lewis and junior Caroline Turner resulted in a pair of 6-4 decisions. Auburn travels to Malibu, CA for the All American Championships on Sept.

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Soccer shuts out Kentucky at home

Zoe Peck | September 25

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Soccer defeated Kentucky 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. The team’s performance continues to improve, as they carry on their undefeated streak in the Southeastern Conference (2-0-1). Auburn started out on top, as they claimed the lead during the first half.

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Sara P's Fast 5: 5 Takeaways from Auburn's Commanding Win over Mizzou

Sara Palczewski | September 25

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers of Auburn got the win they needed against Mizzou. No. 15 Auburn looked the best they have all season dominated Missouri to win 51-14. 

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Second transit Driver out on bail after alleged transit rape

EETV Web Team | September 23

Lee County, Ala. (EETV) - A search of Lee County Jail records indicates that the second transit driver involved in the  alleged rape on a Tiger Transit is no longer in custody.  Tony Patillo is no longer listed as in custody after being arrested on Friday for multiple sexual violence charges following the alleged rape on a bus. Patillo's bail was set at $127,000. James Johnson, another transit driver was also arrested and posted a $125,000 bail earlier this week. Since the arrests,  Auburn University has announced new safety features for all Tiger Ten late night buses.  Background On Friday, September 15, at approximately 11:50 pm, the Auburn Police Division received a report of a male exposing himself while standing over a female in the 700 block of Aspen Heights Lane in Auburn.  Responding officers located Patillo near the roadway and detained him.

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

Grace Reynolds | September 23

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Tony 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. Coleman rode his bus regularly and said she never felt unsafe. "He always was cheery, he made you feel safe and he talked a lot about his family or would ask me about my day at school." She even took selfies with Patillo to send to her mom to prove she was getting home safely.

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Former First Family Members Make a Trip to the Plains

Charlsie Nacrelli | September 23

Former first family members will be welcomed to the Plains Thursday, October 5.  Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, daughters of former President George W.

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Auburn announces new security program for Tiger Ten late night bus service

EETV Web Team | September 22

Auburn University today announced new security measures for the Tiger Ten late night bus service.

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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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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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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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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.