Community Spirit

Aurburn Police Division prepares for "Cops on Top" Fundraiser

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Monday, April 1st, 1:47 pm

Beginning Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8 a.m., members of the Auburn Police Division will be on top of the Kroger store located at 300 N. Dean Road in support of this year’s Alabama Special Olympics.

The “Cops on Top” event, as it is known, will end on Saturday, April 27th at 10 p.m. For 38 continuous hours the APD officers will be on the roof of the building in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics organization which sponsors competitive events each year for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Time-lapse video of Toomer's Corner paw painting

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 5:20pm

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - Check out this time lapse video of students from Auburn University's Student Government Association repainting the Toomer's Corner tiger paw.

The students gathered to repaint the paw Monday night, while police blocked the intersection and directed traffic.

Painting the tiger paw is becoming a fall tradition for students at Auburn.

This YouTube clip was posted by the City of Auburn.

Copyright 2012 WTVM. All rights reserved.

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Bullying Safety Awareness seminar

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director

Monday, July 23rd, 2012, 12:11pm

On Monday, August 13, 2012 the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a Bullying/Safety Awareness class at the United Way building in Alexander City for all school age students.

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Bullying Safety Awareness Seminar

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director

Monday, July 23rd, 2012, 12:11pm

From Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department

On Monday, August 13, 2012 the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a Bullying/Safety Awareness class at the United Way building in Alexander City for all school age students.

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Former Auburn football player born without foot to speak at Columbus event

Submitted by Joey Gaspierik, Intern

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 12:08pm

Former Auburn football player born without foot to speak at Columbus event

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - A former Auburn football player who was born without a foot will be the special guest at a Columbus event to celebrate achievements of people with disabilities.

Lewis Colbert will speak at the event which will be held on the Plaza Level of the Government Center Tower on Thursday, June 21.

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Lee County Young Leaders selected for the year

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:04pm

Lee County Young Leaders selected for the year

OPELIKA, AL - The Lee County Young Leaders Board and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce present the 2012-2013 Class.

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of developing future leaders. With that in mind, the Chamber has implemented a Lee County Young Leaders program, similar to the Leadership Lee County program.

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Restored eagles return to Toomer’s Corner

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 11:05am

Restored eagles return to Toomer’s Corner

AUBURN, AL - A pair of iconic eagles that have stood watch for more than 50 years at the main gate to Auburn University, at Toomer’s Corner, will return on Friday, April 13, after having been restored to their original stateliness with the assistance of the Auburn University Facilities Management staff and a local company which manages restoration projects.

With a missing beak on one and a damaged wing on the other, the weathered statues were removed from their brick pedestals in November. They have been repaired by The Lathan Company Inc., a Mobile-based firm specializing in the historic preservation of landmark structures and buildings.

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