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.
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.
Falls in Auburn are synonymous with Football, but many mothers-to-be will also be expecting the birth of a newborn during this time.
Auburn, Ala (EETV)- The Tiger Transit was in a small accident this morning outside the Student Center.
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.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn backup quarterback Sean White has been dismissed from the Auburn football team, first reported by Al.com. White was arrested early Sunday morning (Sept.
The Auburn Police Division has arrested two adult males on charges related to a sexual assault that occurred Friday, September 15, 2017.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Backup quarterback Sean White was arrested early Sunday morning for public intoxication. White, 21, was arrested by Auburn Police and was admitted to the Lee County jail at 3:28 a.m. He is being held on $500 bond according to the Lee County Detention records. According to the records, his court date is set for Nov.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Parking on campus is a difficulty students at universities across the country can relate to.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV) - Former Auburn University President Ed Richardson is the next to serve as state superintendent as the Alabama State Board of Education works to find a permanent replacement following Michael Sentance's resignation. Richardson is no stranger to the role of superintendent.
Opelika, Ala. (EETV) - At approximately 5:30 PM Wednesday afternoon, Opelika Police received a 911 call of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Northpark Drive and Andrews Road on the east side of Opelika.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV) - Just over a year after being appointed, State Superintendent of Education, Michael Sentance, resigned today.
Beginning Oct. 27, Apple devotees can pre-order the cutting edge revelation to the iPhone family, iPhone X. The iPhone X features new, game changing technology including an edge-to-edge screen.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Students are sure to notice the Miss Homecoming campaigns on the Haley Concourse this week.
AUBURN, Ala. - On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Auburn Police arrested Tyler Isreal Avery, age 18 from Salem, Marquez Deonte Thomas, age 21 from Opelika and Kendavious Lamarcus Williams, age 20 from Auburn on warrants charging them with Burglary 1st Degree and Theft of Property 2nd Degree. At about 11:00 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 711 extending the deadline to register to vote in the September 26, 2017 Republican Primary Run-off Election for Alabama’s U.S.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Auburn University has cancelled classes all day Monday and on Tuesday morning and has also postponed several events. A September 11th event featuring former White House cabinet member and retired U.S.
Auburn, Ala (EETV)- Tropical Storm Irma has weakened considerably, and the anticipated impact to the Auburn area has decreased.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Tiger Transit will begin running tomorrow morning, according to a tweet from Auburn University. The busses will operate on the normal, full-service schedule beginning at 11 a.m. The university will reopen at 7:45 a.m.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - With tropical storm Hurricane Irma moving its way across the Gulf into the Southeast, taking precautionary measures and having household items close by is always a smart idea. Listed are twenty items that you should have packed in case of emergency: *Items are listed in no particular order. Non-perishable food and snacks Bottled water Plastic utensils, disposable plates and cups Flashlight Blanket Extra full set of clothes Coat (preferably wind/rain resistant) Whistle Duct tape Standard First Aid Kit Garbage bags Moist towelettes Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers Half-full tank of gas in vehicle Extra sturdy pair of shoes Waterproof, portable containers Extra pack(s) of batteries Personal hygiene items Cell phone/handheld radio Phone charger/laptop charger (Portable/wireless charger battery pack if available) Students should know their nearest severe weather shelter location and keep up to date of weather alerts and verify that they are subscribed to receive severe weather notifications from AU ALERT.
