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Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:54pm
Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

 

MONTGOMERY—U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan, a Troy University alumnus, told TROY graduates that education will help them deal with new challenges and demanding situations as they move forward with their careers.

Givhan delivered the keynote address to graduates during spring commencement for the Montgomery Campus on Monday, May 20, inside the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. Some 140 students took part in the 7 p.m. ceremony.

In all, 192 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees this spring at the Montgomery Campus.

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Phenix City man arrested on theft charge

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 3:15pm
Phenix City man arrested on theft charge

On Monday, April 22, 2013 the Auburn Police Division arrested Deunte R. Gordon, age 21, of Phenix City, Alabama, and charged him with Theft of Property 1st Degree.  His arrest stems from the investigation of a police report dated January 16, 2013 in which the victim stated that someone stole a 2006 Nissan Altima from their used car lot located in the 1100 block of Opelika Road.  Gordon was transported to the Lee County Detention Center where his bond was set at $7,500.  The vehicle has since been recovered from a residence in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Information Source: Auburn Police

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W. Gaines Smith inducted into Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 2:40pm
W. Gaines Smith inducted into Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame

W. Gaines Smith, retired director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and 4-H alumnus, was inducted into the Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame March 19 at the Alabama 4-H and Youth Development Center in Columbiana. He was one of 24 inductees honored during special ceremonies at the Alabama 4-H Environmental Science Education Center. Smith was nominated by Alabama 4-H.

The Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a significant effect on the 4-H Youth Development program, its members and leaders. The Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, Inc., and Alabama 4-H honors, remembers and pays tribute to those who influenced the lives of Alabama youth by their commitment "To Make the Best Better."

W. Gaines Smith is the only director of the Extension System or its predecessor, The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, to have worked at every level of Extension in Alabama.

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Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 3:27pm
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

 

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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

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Shorter resident arrested in Auburn on theft charges

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 3:40pm
Shorter resident arrested in Auburn on theft charges

On Monday, March 18, 2013 the Auburn Police Division arrested Fredicka Brown, age 32, of Shorter, Alabama, on warrants charging him with Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft of Property 1st Degree.  His arrest stems from the investigation of a police report dated May 16, 2011 in which a business located in the 300 block of Industry Drive reported a burglary.  A utility trailer along with assorted tools and equipment valued in excess of $20,000 was stolen.  Brown was transported to the Lee County Detention Center from Limestone County where he was being held on unrelated charges.  His bond is currently set at $8,000.

Information Source: Auburn PD

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Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:27pm
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

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Meet African-American Aviation Pioneers - Atlanta Black Star

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, February 20th, 11:00 pm


Atlanta Black Star
Meet African-American Aviation Pioneers
Atlanta Black Star
Every February, Black History Month evokes a few iconic names in aviation, most notably the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II and Bessie Coleman, the first black woman pilot. This year, the Frontiers of Flight Museum, the Texas Eagles for Aviation and ...

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