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Police looking for suspect in connection to a theft at a laundry room

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a recent theft investigation. Police say that the individual entered a laundry room at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Shug Jordan Parkway on September 24, and pried open several of the coin boxes on the commercial vending washers and dryers and took an undisclosed amount of money. If anyone has any information on the identity of the suspect they are encouraged to contact APD Detectives at (334) 501-3140, call the tip line at (334) 246-1391, or the 24 hour non-emergency number at (334) 501-3100. 

Campaign violations submitted against three Miss Homecoming campaigns

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Multiple campaign violations were turned into the Auburn University Student Government Association Elections Board in connection to three Miss Homecoming candidates. Violations were turned in agains Sadie Argo, Maddy Hickman and Tracy Moore's campaigns. Four violations were turned in against Sadie Argo's campaign: one accusing members of the campaign of campaigning for votes off campus, one accusing the campaign of offering incentives for voting, one in connection to a non-Auburn student sending out an endorsement email and one accusing a campaign volunteer of giving out a cell phone to a student to vote. Argo's campaign was found to not be in violation of all charges except for the one associated with the non Auburn student endorsement email for which she lost 53 votes. One violation was submitted against the campaign of Tracy Moore accusing the campaign of sending out a voting email/campaigning in a GroupMe before 7:00 am on voting day.

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Auburn student assaults Lyft driver

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Early Sunday morning, Auburn police responded to a report of an assault at The Social Apartments on the 200 block of West Longleaf Drive.

Police search for suspect in East Alabama Medical Center theft

Opelika, Ala. - Opelika Police Department responded Monday to a theft at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), 2000 Pepperell Parkway.

Auburn Chamber of Commerce hosts business fair in Student Center

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The Auburn Chamber of Commerce hosted a business fair Wednesday in the Auburn University Student Center. Multiple businesses from around the Auburn area showcased products and services to Auburn students. Chamber officials say that the fair is a good way to connect students to the surrounding community.  Students who visited all the booths had the opportunity to compete for several prizes.

Auburn mayoral race heats up with debate about downtown building heights

Auburn, Ala. - The two candidates locked in the run-off for Auburn mayor are on opposites ends up of the debate surrounding the height of buildings in the downtown area.

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits Auburn as controversy shrouds his deputy

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions visited Auburn University Friday as controversy shrouds Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Session's visit was to learn more about Auburn initiatives aimed at helping fight the opioid crisis and in training detector dogs.

Graphic Design USA names Auburn professor Educator to Watch

Auburn, Ala. - According to a news release from Auburn University, Graphic Design USA named University Professor Robert Finkel as the “Educator to Watch” in 2018.

Police seeking public to identity assault suspect

Opelika, Ala. - On August 7, 2018, Opelika Police responded to an assault at Chuck’s BBQ, 905 Short Ave.

Auburn Police investigating wreck on Shug Jordan Parkway

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Multiple injuries are reported following a major wreck on Auburn's Shug Jordan Parkway between the intersections of Wire Road and South College Street. Motorists on the scene say that the road is currently blocked in both directions. This is a developing story, more details to follow. 

Congressman Mike Rogers responds to Kavanaugh accusations

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers responded to the accusations levied against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh saying that he is suspect of the timing. The accusations by Christine Blasey Ford, allege that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when he was 17.

FEMA to conduct nationwide test

On October 3rd at approximately 1:20 PM CDT, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is testing the capabilities of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, also known as IPAWS. IPAWS is a national system for local officials to provide emergency messaging to the public. Emergency Alert System test messages will be broadcast over radio and television stations. For the first time, a wireless emergency alert test message will be sent to compatible cell phones. The test will assess the readiness of the system to send out national alerts. These alerts are designed to notify the public as early as possible to keep everyone safe. FEMA has conducted significant coordination with the broadcast community, wireless carriers, and emergency managers in preparation for this national test. The test was originally planned for September 20th, but due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence, it was postponed. 

College Republicans to host Rep. Mike Rogers

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University's College Republicans are hosting Rep. Mike Rogers Tuesday night in Dudley Hall B6 auditorium. Rogers represents the third congressional district which stretches from east Montgomery County all the way towards Cherokee County in the northern portion of the state. "He's really just going to come and speak to students and take questions from students as well," said College Republicans Chairman Seth Ingram to Eagle Eye TV. Ingram added that Rogers is expected to discuss the Space Force project and recent tax reform legislation.  Rogers, who has served since 2003, faces former Miss America Mallory Hagan in the November midterm election.

Auburn launches annual Travel With Care campaign

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The City of Auburn launched its annual Travel With Care campaign Monday with a press conference at city hall. The 2018 campaign will focus on minimizing distractions while driving, biking and walking.

Gov. Kay Ivey sending troops to help with hurricane response

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV) – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that Alabama is sending resources and state employees to help with hurricane response efforts in North Carolina. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency has been asked for help from North Carolina and South Carolina as Hurricane Florence gets closer to the East Coast.

Auburn University opens nominations for alumni entrepreneurship awards

Auburn, Ala. -- Auburn University has just opened nominations for its awards program that honors the university's top alumni entrepreneurs.

Lee County DA responds to Sunday shooting

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- A representative from the Lee County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to Eagle Eye TV that Jarvis Nicohls was the 17 year old suspect arrested in connection to Sunday's shooting. 

Auburn mayoral candidates respond to Sunday's shooting at McDonalds

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn's mayoral candidates have both responded to yesterday's early morning shooting at the McDonalds on West Magnolia Avenue. David Hill posted to his campaign's Facebook page: "Pray for the victims and their friends and families.