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"I Hate Auburn" man blogs about Media Days attention

"I Hate Auburn" man blogs about Media Days attention

 

A Columbiana man stirred up media attention last week by showing up to the Wynfrey Hotel wearing a white cotton shirt with a straightforward message written in crimson: "I HATE AUBURN."

How does your county rank in quality of life?

How does your county rank in quality of life?

When it comes to assessing an entire county's quality of life, researchers must give scores and numbers to often intangible concepts such as security, happiness and success. The team of researchers at Alabama State University chose to focus on four areas of data collection: the economy, health, public safety and education.

The ASU team recently released their study called "Counties in Crisis," which compares all 67 Alabama states in each of those areas. Overall, Shelby County took the number one spot, followed by Madison, Baldwin, Jefferson and Limestone, respectively.

See how your county measure up in comparison by clicking here for a PDF of the study.

Dr. Stewart tries out Tesla electric car

Dr. Stewart tries out Tesla electric car

Dr. John Stewart, president of the University of Montevallo, was the speaker for Montevallo Chamber’s July meeting. He discussed new programs and facilities at UM and provided information about the University’s efforts to increase enrollment.

Brenda Frias, Christine Taylor, and Danny King of Alabama Power Co. brought along the Tesla, an electric car that created a lot of excitement! Ben McCrory and John Stewart were just two of those who had the opportunity to drive the vehicle.

According to posts on the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, the Tesla car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and travel up to 224 miles on a single charge, without hardly making a sound. Find out more about these cars on www.teslamotors.com.

Dr. John Stewart to speak at Chamber of Commerce meeting

Dr. John Stewart to speak at Chamber of Commerce meeting

The president of the University of Montevallo, Dr. John Stewart, will address the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce during their luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 20. The Chamber meets at the Parnell Memorial Library at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon.

Lunch costs $10.

Find out more on the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

School's starting already!? Not yet, but soon

School's starting already!? Not yet, but soon

You're still enjoying grilling out every night, the kiddie pool is still blown up, and the lightning bugs are still swarming, so what's all this "back to school" chatter!?

Don't worry, you needn't take your flip flops off yet, but school does start in less than a month, and we want you to be prepared. Here is when schools in your area are starting up again. (We've also included the last day of school, so you can get your countdown started now).

 

Shelby County Schools start August 11 and end May 23

UM adds Game Studies and Design minor

UM adds Game Studies and Design minor

Is the University of Montevallo's new Game Studies minor just an excuse for college kids to play games and call it homework? According to the university's description of the minor on their website, a minor in Game Studies and Design entails much more than having the top score in Angry Birds or claiming "check mate" in a game of chess.

Beginning in fall 2011, UM students who sign up for the Game Studies minor will "explore the impact of different genres of games including video games, board games, card games, role-playing games and other varieties of games."

Four Shelby County schools offer more fruits and veggies

Four Shelby County schools offer more fruits and veggies

More funding has been awarded to four elementary schools in Shelby County, allowing fresh fruits and vegetables to be available to students at snack times and during the day. The USDA's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program seeks to combat childhood obesity by offering healthier options for young students in school. See the following press release from Shelby County Schools for more details: