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Mansmann earns Honorable Mention All-American Honors

Mansmann earns Honorable Mention All-American Honors

Auburn Montgomery senior second baseman Chad Mansmann was recently named an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, when the national office announced its 2013 Baseball All-America teams.

The teams were selected by the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association All-America Selection Committee. A total of 34 student-athletes were named to the first and second teams, while an additional 35 players earned honorable mention accolades.

Mansmann was a catalyst for the AUM offense, posting a .411 batting average, scoring 58 runs and stealing 39 bases, the second-best single-season total in school history. The Millbrook, Ala., native, has a team-leading 28 multi-hit games and has posted hitting streaks of 18 and 17 games. He has added 10 doubles and has been hit by 19 pitches.

On the national level, Mansmann ranked ninth in stolen bases, 13th in batting average, 20th in hits and 24th in runs scored.

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2 weekend wrecks claim lives in Elmore Co.

ELMORE CO., AL (WSFA)- Authorities say two wrecks over the weekend claimed two lives in Elmore County. The first wreck happened Saturday afternoon, while the second occurred Sunday afternoon.

Saturday's crash involved two vehicles and claimed the life of a Wetumpka woman. The crash occurred at approximately 1:51 p.m. on Grier Road ten miles north of Wetumpka.

Samantha Moseley, 23, was driving a 2000 Honda Civic when she collided with a 2002 Volkswagen driven by Kaleigh Holley, also of Wetumpka.  

Moseley, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was not wearing a seat belt.  Holley was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Sunday's crash involved a single-vehicle and claimed the life of an Eclectic man. The crash occurred at approximately 4:55 p.m. on Elmore County 34 six miles south of Eclectic.  

HSEC Pet-of-the-Week

HSEC Pet-of-the-Week

Mattie is a ten year old Jack Russell Terrier that is, housetrained, loves to play fetch with a toy, about 10-12 lbs, sweet as can be.   She loves being part of the family and is fine with dogs and cats, but is NOT good with toddlers or small children.

News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

     Only three weeks until the 11th Annual Cruisin’ fer Critters Charity Ride sponsored by the Predator's Motorcycle Association on Saturday, 22 June at Papa T’s, 3420 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109!  ALL proceeds are donated to our humane shelter to help our animals!   Registration starts at noon, last bike out at 1 pm.  Registration cost is $15 per hand which includes an event patch, food, door prize, and live Rock ‘n Roll by “Black List.”  You do NOT have to have a bike or even go on the ride – cover charge of only $5 if you just want to come join the fun!  There will also be bike related items for sale, motorcycle games, and just a great afternoon of fun and fund-raising to help our shelter!  Sponsorship opportunities are still available & will help The Predator’s reach their goal so if you are interested in being a sponsor please contact John West at 334-294-7154 or email us at the shelter at

TROY students return to Ashkelon archeological expedition in Israel

TROY students return to Ashkelon archeological expedition in Israel

TROY—For the fifth year, a group from Troy University will spend part of the summer in Israel working with a team of scholars and students excavating the ancient seaport city of Ashkelon.

Five TROY students, under the direction of anthropology professor Dr. Bill Grantham, will spend June 9 through July 20 working and learning alongside top scholars in the fields of Near Eastern and biblical archaeology. The expedition is part of TROY’s ongoing partnership with Harvard University, Wheaton College, Boston College and the Leon Levy Expedition to Ashkelon.

Located on a 150-acre site alongside the Mediterranean in southern Israel, the Ashkelon area is home to at least 20 ancient cities dating from at 3500 B.C. to 1500 A.D. Canaanite, Philistine, Babylonian, Persian, Phoencian and Israeli civilizations are reflected in the strata of the excavation.

Grants boost 'Click it or Ticket' enforcement over Memorial Day holiday

MONTGOMERY, AL- Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded nine grants to support the "Click It or Ticket" traffic safety campaign now underway. The effort continues over the Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, June 2.

Law enforcement agencies across the state are working overtime to enforce Alabama's seat belt laws and remove dangerous drivers from the roadways as part of the enforcement campaign. The grants, totaling $200,000, pay overtime for officers to conduct seat-belt safety checkpoints and extra patrols in areas where a high number of vehicle crashes have occurred.

Jim Byard Jr., director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, said the goal of the campaign is to save lives and reduce injuries. "The extra patrols and increased visibility of law enforcement officers should remind motorists that seat belts and safe driving are especially critical during major holidays," Byard said.

HSEC Pet-of-the-Week

HSEC Pet-of-the-Week

     Aaron is one of a litter left in a container at a local veterinarian's office many months ago and brought to us.  He is now six months old and about 35 lbs. Aaron has tremendous potential - very attentive and quick to learn besides being so cute and handsome!  Let's get Aaron a loving home before summer!