2013-14 AUM cheerleading information announced

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 9:00am

2013-14 AUM cheerleading information announced

Auburn University at Montgomery cheerleading coach Amanda Brasington is seeking interested individuals for the 2013-14 Warhawks' Cheerleading squad. Tryouts will be held from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 in the AUM Wellness Center.

In order to participate in the tryout, individuals must be a full-time student enrolled at AUM and must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Freshmen or transfer students must have been accepted to AUM by the first day of tryout clinics and must bring their letter of acceptance in order to tryout.

Required information to bring to the tryout include: a physical form, tryout agreement and waiver, a tryout information sheet, a photo copy of your insurance card and a $40 cash or check (made payable to AUM Cheerleading).

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Helen Keller Art Show on exhibit at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 1:00pm

Helen Keller Art Show on exhibit at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

The Helen Keller Art Show is now on exhibit at the Wiregrass Museum of Art through May 17th

For over a decade, the Wiregrass Museum of Art has hosted The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama. Each year, artwork created by Alabama children with visual impairments, blindness and deafness is shown from Tennessee to Mobile. The show is juried, state-wide. Select pieces are also shown internationally.

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Join Alabama's "Safety Stand Down" for work zone safety

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 12:17pm

Join Alabama's "Safety Stand Down" for work zone safety

The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down, pay attention, limit distractions and be aware of workers along roadways during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, 2013. This year’s national theme is “We’re All In This Together”.

Alabama is also promoting a statewide “Safety Stand Down” to heighten awareness about driving safely in work zones. Federal and state agencies, road builders, contractors and local officials are joining in the effort by participating in the “Safety Stand Down” on Wednesday, April 17.

Preliminary 2012 data shows within the 2,182 crashes in highway work zones in Alabama, there were approximately 21 fatalities and over 690 injuries.

In recognition of this year’s Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, Gov. Robert J. Bentley issued a proclamation marking Work Zone Awareness Week in Alabama.

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Warhawks baseball rebounds to sweep doubleheader at Brewton-Parker

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 9:06am

Warhawks baseball rebounds to sweep doubleheader at Brewton-Parker

One night after dropping a 2-1 contest, the Auburn Montgomery baseball team outscored Brewton-Parker 26-5 and swept Saturday’s doubleheader at Barons Field.

AUM (27-16-1, 13-11 SSAC) took the opener 10-1, while taking the rubber game 16-4 in eighth innings. With the loss, the Barons fell to 22-16 overall and 12-9 in league play.

“Today our guys really stepped up when they had their backs against the wall,” head coach Q.V. Lowe said. “They could have come to the park today and caved in, especially being on the road, but they showed their true toughness. I can’t say enough about the way Daniel (Farrar) came in and threw today. This is the second week that he has come in and done an outstanding job for us. We had good approaches at the plate and really hit the ball well as a team.”

The Warhawks finished the doubleheader with 26 hits, led by Branden Kelley’s five in the twin bill. Hayden Hillyer, Josh Thompson and Chad Mansmann finished with four hits each.

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AL Red Cross monitoring weather and urges residents to stay aware

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 2:21pm

AL Red Cross monitoring weather and urges residents to stay aware

The American Red Cross Alabama Region is monitoring the weather system that is moving across Alabama today and is prepared to respond if needed. Red Cross volunteers, supplies, and shelters are on standby, and will be ready to respond to whatever this system may bring.

The Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safe when severe weather threatens. As with any disaster, preparation can be the difference between life and death. The Red Cross recommends individuals and families respond to severe weather in the following ways:

Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind.
Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur.

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Warhawks and Division II UNA plays to 5-5 tie

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 1:33pm

Warhawks and Division II UNA plays to 5-5 tie

The Auburn Montgomery baseball team played to a 5-5 tie against the University of North Alabama on Wednesday, as the game was called after eight innings due to darkness.

Darkness became an issue in the contest after a transformer blew on a light stand down the third base line during the fifth inning.

As a result of the tie, the Warhawks’ record now sits at 25-15-1, while the Lions are 20-16-1.

Hayden Hillyer led AUM with two of its 10 hits. Josh Thompson, Brett Wellman and Brandon Pooler each collected RBIs, while Thompson scored twice.

The Warhawks took the lead in the second inning, scoring twice behind run-scoring singles by Thompson and Wellman.

However, the Lions took advantage of a pair of errors by the Warhawks and plated five unearned runs during their next two at bats against starter Spencer Youmans.

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Troy Steamrolls Past Samford 15-4

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, April 10th, 4:47 pm

Troy scored in six different innings, including multiple runs in five frames, en route to a commanding 15-4 victory at Samford Wednesday night... Read More