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Montgomery County Board of Ed meeting time pushed back

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 4:20pm

Montgomery County Board of Ed meeting time pushed back

The Montgomery County Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for noon Tuesday, July 31 in the system’s Central Office Auditorium has been postponed until 3:00 p.m.

Below is the expected agenda:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Special Called Meeting – Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Central Office Auditorium, 307 South Decatur Street

3:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER – Mrs. Meadows

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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AUM's Chapman signs 10 newcomers for 2012-2013 season

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 10:51am

AUM's Chapman signs 10 newcomers for 2012-2013 season

The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s basketball team and head coach Larry Chapman are pleased to announce the addition of 10 newcomers to the program for the 2012-13 season.

Joining the Warhawks for the upcoming season are Chris Bell (Buckhorn, Ala./Lurleen B. Wallace CC), Reshad Bickham (Jackson, Miss./Alabama Southern CC), Quay Davis (Glenville, Ga./Central Georgia Technical College), Dominique Ellis (Tuscaloosa, Ala./Marion Military Institute), Tristen Harrell (Dalton, Ga./Dalton HS), Paul Harris (Montgomery, Ala./Brew Tech HS), LaRel Jackson (Redbay, Fla./Jefferson Davis CC), Spencer Jones (Jasper, Ga./Pickens County HS), Brett Person (Tuscaloosa, Ala./Alabama Southern CC) and Jaylin Prewitt (Tuscaloosa, Ala./Brookwood HS). In all, the signees consist of five juniors, a sophomore and four freshmen.

“We really needed to recruit mature players, and I feel like we did a good job of doing that through the junior college route,” Chapman said.

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Huntingdon's Terry and 56ers to play in NPSL national semifinals

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 8:53am

Huntingdon's Terry and 56ers to play in NPSL national semifinals

When Huntingdon soccer standout Stacy Terry joined the Madison 56ers this summer, his main goal was to develop into a stronger player. There has been a lot of hard work the past few months, but it’s been a successful summer for the rising Huntingdon senior.

Playing in the National Premier Soccer League and facing an elite level of college and amateur players, Terry has developed into a key player for Madison. At the end of the regular season, Terry was tied for third in scoring in the Midwest Central Conference.

This weekend, Terry’s 56ers are in San Diego for the NPSL semifinals.

“This is truly a wonderful opportunity for Stacy and an opportunity for the Huntingdon men’s soccer program to showcase one of our most talented players in a championship environment,” first-year Huntingdon coach Timmy McCormack said. “The level at which he is competing represents a great chance in itself to improve as a player.

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Troy Montgomery summer commencement set for July 30th

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 26th, 2012, 9:06am

Troy Montgomery summer commencement set for July 30th

Troy University will hold its summer commencement ceremony for the Montgomery Campus on Monday, July 30, at 7 p.m. inside the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Vanzetta Penn McPherson will deliver the keynote address to graduates. More than 180 students will receive degrees this summer at the Montgomery Campus.

Source: Troy University Office of University Relations

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MPS to hold two special-called board meetings

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 23rd, 2012, 4:21pm

MPS to hold two special-called board meetings

Two special board meetings have been called for the Montgomery County Board of Education.

There will be a special called board meeting Wednesday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda has not been finalized, but we anticipate an executive session to discuss real property negotiations.

July 31st at noon a meeting has been called to address routine personnel matters and to consider zone changes for a small number of students. Those changes where discussed at a public hearing last week.

As soon as agendas are available, they will be posted on the district’s website, www.mps.k12.al.us.

Both meetings will be held in the MPS Central Office, 307 South Decatur Street.

Information Source: MPS

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ASU to host Women in Business Conference

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 1:38pm

Alabama State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in the College of Business Administration is hosting a Women in Business (WIB) Conference on Tuesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in ASU's Dunn-Oliver Acadome Banquet Room. It is open to the public.

This year’s theme is “The Little Pink Toolbox.”

Among the many women business leaders speaking at this year's conference will be Anita Archie, senior vice president of Government Affairs at the Business Council of Alabama, who will deliver the keynote address, said Andrea Price, an executive with ASU's Small Business Development Center.

“The conference is a one-day event that will provide participants with the resources needed to succeed in business,” Price said. “It is for women who want to start a business or who are already in business."

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Raphelson hired to lead Huntingdon Cross Country

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 12:26pm

Raphelson hired to lead Huntingdon Cross Country

The Huntingdon cross country program has a new head coach entering the 2012 season. Ben Raphelson was recently hired to lead the fifth-year program.

“This is an exciting time at Huntingdon,” Raphelson said. “There is a lot going on with the athletic department and the college and I can see that Huntingdon has big plans. I’m looking forward to being a part of this program.”

Huntingdon athletic director Buzz Phillips said Raphelson’s experience at tradition-rich programs will be a strong asset for the Huntingdon program.

“We’re glad to have Ben on staff,” Phillips said. “He has worked in some very strong programs and brings quality experience to the position. Our cross country program has been successful and we think Ben is the right person to continue building on that success.”

The Huntingdon men’s and women’s cross country teams have combined for five Great South Athletic Conference championships in the first four seasons of competition.

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