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Warhawks earn 8th seed in SSAC Baseball Tournament

Warhawks earn 8th seed in SSAC Baseball Tournament

Following the completion of the regular season, the Auburn Montgomery baseball team will enter the upcoming Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament as the eighth seed, the league office announced Saturday.

The eight-team field will conference for the conference championship crown and an automatic berth to the NAIA World Series at Golden Park in Columbus, Ga., from April 30 to May 4. The 2013 tournament will feature two, four-team pools, with the winners meeting on Saturday in a winner-take-all single game.

As the eighth seed, the Warhawks (32-21-1, 15-15 SSAC) will be paired with top-seeded and No. 2-ranked Faulkner (44-10, 25-2 SSAC), No. 4 seed Belhaven (36-19, 18-12 SSAC) and No.

Gov. Bentley to address TROY graduates in May

Gov. Bentley to address TROY graduates in May

TROY – Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley will provide the keynote address to Troy University’s largest-ever spring commencement exercise on May 10.

This spring’s graduating class includes some 915 students who have filed intents to graduate, among those some 825 from the Troy Campus alone. In all, about 650 students representing 27 states and 14 countries will take part in the ceremonies.

Commencement exercises will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Trojan Arena, and will require a ticket for entry. Graduating students will receive instructions on how to obtain tickets for families and friends.

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey will launch the “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” campaign at Wares Ferry Road Elementary School in Montgomery, Monday, April 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.. “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” is the first initiative of the newly established Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. Lieutenant Governor Ivey serves as the campaign spokesperson.

With nearly one-third of Alabama’s children living in families that experience food hardships, the goal of the campaign is to move Alabama into the top 25% of states with the highest degree of child food security by 2020.

Brother arrested for murder after sister fatally shot in Troy

TROY, AL (WSFA)- One man has been arrested for murder following a domestic shooting incident off of Trojan Way in Troy.

According to police, officers were called to the scene of a shooting in the 500 block of Trojan Way around 8:35 Friday morning.

Upon arrival, officers found a white female suffering from a gunshot wound to the head laying in the yard of the residence. A white male was also located at that time and was taken into custody.

The victim was transported to Troy Regional Medical Center in critical condition and was soon air lifted to Baptist South in Montgomery for treatment. The 53-year-old woman later died as a result of her injuries.

Police say the man taken into custody was actually the victim's brother. Than man, 56-year-old Russell Senn has been arrested for murder related to his sister's death. He is being held at the Pike County Jail on $100,000 bond.

Rep. Martha Roby to speak at Troy University on May 1

Rep. Martha Roby to speak at Troy University on May 1

TROY – Second District Congresswoman Martha Roby will address the skills necessary for women to succeed in today’s world during a presentation at Troy University on May 1.

Presented by the University’s Motivating and Instilling Sophisticated Students into an Elite Society (M.I.S.S. Elite), the program titled “Equipping Today’s Women for Life’s Journey” will be held at 11 a.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms on the Troy Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Through a variety of seminars, discussions and campus and community involvement, M.I.S.S. Elite seeks to help students realize their full potential by building self-confidence, molding leadership skills and emphasizing good character and proper personal appearance.

Roby will speak from personal experiences about the challenges associated with balancing career and family, as well as attributes that have proven helpful to her as she has navigated her life’s journey.

Going ‘green’ involves limb and leaf debris at TROY

Going ‘green’ involves limb and leaf debris at TROY

TROY – Troy University’s efforts at sustainability reach even downed limbs on the Troy Campus.

The University is highlighting Earth Week 2013 with a series of events designed to promote environmental awareness and recycling, in cooperation with KW Plastics and City of Troy.

Many efforts – from lighting considerations, to construction to grounds management – include specific steps aimed at reducing the campus’ carbon footprint, said Mark Salmon, director of the University’s Physical Plant.

“We are working to look at ways we can be more sustainable in every process we have,” he said.

One of those processes deals with limb debris removal on the campus, and has become a boon to fireplace owners in the city.

“We’re cutting and stacking firewood. It’s incredible to see the reduction in our waste stream caused simply by cutting debris into firewood length, stacking it and putting up a small sign that says ‘Free Firewood’,” he said.

Going 'green' involves limb and leaf debris at Troy

Going 'green' involves limb and leaf debris at Troy

Troy University’s efforts at sustainability reach even downed limbs on the Troy Campus.

The University is highlighting Earth Week 2013 with a series of events designed to promote environmental awareness and recycling, in cooperation with KW Plastics and City of Troy.

Many efforts – from lighting considerations, to construction to grounds management – include specific steps aimed at reducing the campus’ carbon footprint, said Mark Salmon, director of the University’s Physical Plant.

“We are working to look at ways we can be more sustainable in every process we have,” he said.

One of those processes deals with limb debris removal on the campus, and has become a boon to fireplace owners in the city.

“We’re cutting and stacking firewood.