Area students competed in the SkillsUSA District High School Welding Competition held on February 21 at Enterprise High School. SkillsUSA is a nonprofit organization serving educators and high school and college students to prepare for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health. The goal is to develop and maintain a skilled workforce. The competition was judged by industry representatives and Wallace Community College welding instructors.
 

Students competed in a variety of skills such as oxy-fuel cutting, flux core arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding. Skills had to be completed within a four-hour time limit.

High school welding students can pursue further trade instruction after graduation.

The Auburn Police Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person pictured in the attached photograph.  He is believed to be involved in an auto burglary that occurred in the 300 block of East Longleaf Drive on or about February 16.  The person was driving what appears to be a white Chevrolet Impala.  Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the Auburn Police Division at (334) 501-3140 or anonymously by text or voice on the tip line at (334) 246-1391.

Information Source: Auburn PD

Auburn Montgomery senior shortstop Branden Kelley has been selected the seventh recipient of the AUM Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award for his accomplishments on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

Criteria for the Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award includes being certified for eligibility and involved in participation of a varsity sport; performance on the field or court during the previous two weeks; contributions to the team's success through their individual leadership skills, their commitment to teamwork, their extra effort during practice and their demonstration of sportsmanship; and performance off the field of play, including academic success, character and exemplary community outreach.

“Branden’s intensity, combined with his never-quit attitude, has had a great impact on our younger players,” assistant coach Clay Booth said. “He has been a huge part of this team’s success with his leadership on the field and off.