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Pair of Esteemed Auburn University Faculty Members Receive Charles Barkley Endowed Professorships

Blake Phillips | March 1

 Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - In 2010, former star basketball player and College of Education graduate, Charles Barkley established the Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professorship to celebrate a "commitment to diversity among Auburn faculty." Auburn University announced Friday that Cheryl Seals and William Powell would be the 2020 recipients of the endowed professorship for their excellence in the classroom and commitment to the university. 

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Auburn announces the cap on campus event attendance will increase to 100 people on March 1st

Braden Haynes | February 26

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - After careful evaluation of the evolving pandemic and seeking the best medical advice available, Auburn has made the decision to allow, beginning Monday, March 1st, events with up to 100 attendees to be permitted on Auburn's campus. 

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Auburn University kicks off the sixth annual Tiger Giving Day

Anna Katharine Ping | February 24

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University kicked off its sixth annual Tiger Giving Day on Feb. 24. The tradition aims to raise money for various projects and organizations around Auburn's campus.

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Update: Phenix City Woman is facing several charges after a high-speed chase with police.

Laney Mayfield | February 23

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - A Phenix City woman will be facing several charges following a high-speed chase with police officers on I-85 Northbound Monday. 

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Auburn University Reports 12 News Cases of COVID-19

Ainsley Ehlers | February 23

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)-  Auburn University has reached a number of 12 new cases on campus this week bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,997 for the University since September 6th. 

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Get Ready for the 41st Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Caroline Conner | February 23

 Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The 41st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiesel Park opens up its registration on March 1. 

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D.C Police Chief Responds to National Guard not being sent to the Capitol Riots

EETV Web Team | February 23

Washington D.C (EETV)- In an interview with CNN, Police Chief Robert Contee expressed his shock that the national guard was not called in during the Capitol Riots.

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Auburn hosting sixth annual Tiger Giving Day

Andreya Ash | February 22

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University will host its sixth Tiger Giving Day on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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High-speed chase beginning in Auburn resulted in an officer firing weapon.

Laney Mayfield | February 22

A high-speed police chase resulted in one officer firing their weapon. The pursuit began in Auburn on I-85 Northbound Monday afternoon.

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Auburn University Temporarily Suspends Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics

AJ Revera | February 18

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) -  In an email sent out to students Thursday afternoon, the  Auburn University Medical Clinic announced they would be temporarily suspending Covid-19 vaccination clinics. 

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Auburn University Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases for the Week of February 8th-14th

Andy Huling | February 16

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn University reported 32 new coronavirus cases for the week of February 8th-14th. This is significantly lower than the previous week which saw 94 cases reported in the university's weekly report. This brings the total of positives to 1,985 since August 30th.

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Winter Invitational Event on Display at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

EETV Web Team | February 16

 Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The Winter Invitational Event is currently on display at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

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Alabama Ramps Up Vaccination Process Statewide

Andy Huling | February 15

(EETV)- The state of Alabama has increased the COVID-19 vaccination process throughout the state. After having just 15 locations avaliable across the state for vaccinations, the state has just approved over 355 locations for citizens to get vaccinated.

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Auburn-Opelika Walmarts and Sam's Clubs to Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations

Blake Phillips | February 11

 Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that Alabama Walmart and Sam's Club locations will be providing the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Alabamians beginning February 12. 

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Auburn University Reports 92 News Cases of COVID-19

Ainsley Ehlers | February 10

Auburn University has reached a number of 92 new cases on campus this week bringing the total amount of confirmed cases to 1,953 for the University since September 6th.

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Opelika Chamber businesses participate in a Chocolate Crawl

EETV Web Team | February 9

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Chocolate Crawl to provide sweet treats for shoppers at participating locations in Downtown Opelika. 

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Two Auburn Residence Halls to Bear the Names of University Trailblazers

Blake Phillips | February 9

 Auburn, Ala. (EETV)- The Auburn Board of Trustees announced that two Village residence halls will bear the names of Josetta Brittain Matthews and Bessie Mae Holloway, two black women heralded as Auburn University trailblazers. 

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Auburn University COVID-19 Panel

Ainsley Ehlers | February 8

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- On Friday January 29th, 2021 a panel was held to allow Auburn’s student media organizations to ask questions about Auburn’s COVID-19 guidelines and regulations along with administration’s plans for vaccination and Auburn’s own Sentinel Testing Program. 

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Alabama Senator Richard Shelby Announces That He Won't Seek Re-Election

EETV Web Team | February 8

Washington D.C (EETV)- Senator Richard Shelby announced this morning that he will not run for senator in 2022. Shelby has served 42 years in Congress and is one of the longest serving senators in the republican party.

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Source: Auburn Students Shot in Ocala, FL on the way to the Super Bowl in Tampa

Andy Huling | February 5

Ocala, FL (EETV)- According to the Ocala Star Banner, two Auburn students were shot and injured on Thursday night in Ocala, FL on their way to Tampa for the Super Bowl.