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NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery tomorrow

NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery tomorrow

The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St., Montgomery, Ala., 36104.  Individual groups will begin shooting at 8:30, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The media and public are invited.

This is the first time the NASP Alabama State Championship will be held in Montgomery.

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).

Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

What: Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, will address Macon County high school students and Tuskegee University about education, the need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and his plan to improve the economic conditions of black Americans. Invited by the Tuskegee University Muslim Student Association and the Black Belt Deliberative Dialogue, the leader’s visit is part of an ongoing series of addresses at HBCU campuses.

 

Figures of Interest: Farrakhan and Tuskegee University President Gilbert L. Rochon

 

EVENTS:

 

What: Viewing of “World Friendship Tour,” a documentary on Louis Farrakhan’s visits to Muslim nations over the years, and question and answer session with Farrakhan

When: Thursday, March 21

Time: 6 - 9 p.m. CST

Troy to host free conference for parents, teachers of gifted students in grades K-2

Troy to host free conference for parents, teachers of gifted students in grades K-2

Troy University will host the Fifth Annual Gifted Education Conference for parents and teachers of high-ability K-2 students at the Dothan Campus on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 – 3 p.m. in the Michelin Room in the Library/Technology Building.
 
This year’s theme is developing early interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
 
The free event is sponsored by the College of Education and is aimed at helping parents and teachers better meet the needs of high-ability students in kindergarten through second grade.
 
“Typically, students are not identified and served in gifted programs until third grade. Therefore, we want to provide parents and classroom teachers with techniques that can enrich the curriculum for K-2 students prior to enrollment in a gifted program,” said Dr.

Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

What: Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, will address Macon County high school students and Tuskegee University about education, the need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and his plan to improve the economic conditions of black Americans. Invited by the Tuskegee University Muslim Student Association and the Black Belt Deliberative Dialogue, the leader’s visit is part of an ongoing series of addresses at HBCU campuses.

 

Figures of Interest: Farrakhan and Tuskegee University President Gilbert L. Rochon

 

EVENTS:

 

What: Viewing of “World Friendship Tour,” a documentary on Louis Farrakhan’s visits to Muslim nations over the years, and question and answer session with Farrakhan

When: Thursday, March 21

Time: 6 - 9 p.m. CST

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Prescribed burn continuing at Tuskegee National Forest

Prescribed burn continuing at Tuskegee National Forest

The Tuskegee National Forest is planning to burn approx. 1140 acres today on Forest Service roads 906, 908, 937, 938, CR 26 Hwy 29 and Hwy 186.  During today’s burn, the public will notice Forest Service fire crews and equipment.  Smoke may also be visible on Highway 29 and Highway 186.