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Rabid raccoons found in Shelby Co.; ADPH urges pet owners to vaccinate pets

Rabid raccoons found in Shelby Co.; ADPH urges pet owners to vaccinate pets

Recent surveillance for rabies in the raccoon population near Columbiana in Shelby County has revealed three positive cases. The current area of focus includes a two-mile radius around the Beeswax Creek boat launch area, where the most recent of the positive raccoons was discovered.

The ongoing surveillance is being conducted by the USDA Wildlife Services (WS) along with the Alabama Department of Public Health. The surveillance began in response to a rabid puppy found in February that was confirmed to be infected with a raccoon variant of the rabies virus.

The primary concern is that these positive cases have been found in an area where raccoon rabies is not typically found. According to Dana Johnson, a USDA WS biologist, the primary focus will be expanding the surveillance areas to try to determine the extent that the rabies virus has spread.

Warhawks mens baseball split twin bill against Talladega College

Warhawks mens baseball split twin bill against Talladega College

The Auburn Montgomery baseball team split its non-conference doubleheader against Talladega College on Monday, falling in eight innings in the opener, 6-5, and outlasting the Tornadoes 18-14 in the nightcap.

With the split, the Warhawks now stand at 28-17-1 on the season, while Talladega is 25-20.

Chad Mansmann led AUM with four hits in the twin bill, while Blake Bearden and Eran Franks each added three. Brett Wellman paced the Warhawks with four runs batted in, including three on a home run during the marathon second game. Bearden and Hayden Hillyer finished with three RBIs each. Mansmann also swiped three bases in the two games.

Britt Wilson (2-1) picked up the victory for AUM in game two, tossing 1 1/3 innings of perfect relief, striking out two of the four batters he faced. Patrick Devault (3-3) was the tough-luck loser in game one, allowing one run and one hit in 2 2/3 innings of relief.

2013-14 AUM cheerleading information announced

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).

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

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.

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

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.

Warhawks baseball rebounds to sweep doubleheader at Brewton-Parker

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.

AL Red Cross monitoring weather and urges residents to stay aware

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.