February 16, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. February 15, 2021 Motion a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions is pleased to announce seven recent promotions to key field management positions. Each brings depth of experience and achievement to further position Motion for success in providing the best customer experience as well as in attaining company growth goals.
Logan Carden was named Nashville Division vice president and will be responsible for overseeing the sales growth initiatives of 20 branches located in parts of Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama. He will report to Chris Pacer, vice president Group Executive – Central.
Ann Berry, Alabama native, named first Black secretary of the Senate
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff February 11, 2021
Alabama native Sonceria “Ann” Berry is the first Black woman elected secretary of the U.S. Senate. (contributed)
Senate leadership has named Alabama native Sonceria “Ann” Berry secretary of the U.S. Senate, effective March 1. The announcement was made via a press release on the Senate Democrats newsroom.
Berry, who hails from Birmingham, will be the first Black woman and the eighth woman to hold this office, which ensures the institution’s overall effectiveness. She will replace outgoing Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams, who was named by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in 2015.
Can’t Miss Alabama shoots Cupid’s arrow for a special weekend of entertainment
By Shirley Jackson
Enjoy Black History events, World of Wheels and OWA’s springtime events.
Wild About Chocolate virtual gala
Join the Alabama Wildlife Center (AWC) for its annual Wild About Chocolate virtual gala and auction on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. For the silent auction, visit 32auction.com. More than ever, AWC needs your support that enables care for Alabama’s injured and orphaned native birds to permit their return to the wild. Donations provide conservation education to people of all ages to heighten awareness and appreciation of Alabama’s native wildlife. For more information, email wildlife@awrc.org or call 205-663-7930.
Posted By: Simon Elfrink
February 8, 2021
Rachel Essner
ressner1@murraystate.edu
Two weeks after the Belmont Opener, the Racer cross country team hosted the Murray State Open on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Miller Memorial Golf Course. This meet was the second of three regular season meets for the Racers.
The women’s team faced six other teams while the men’s team faced five. Both teams competed against Morehead State, SIUE, University of North Alabama, Campbellsville University and University of Evansville for both teams, while the women’s team also ran against Jacksonville State.
Coming in second place overall with a total of 60 points, the women’s team was led by junior Dani Wright, at 19:30.6 in third place. Following Wright was junior Emma Creviston with a time of 19:36.8 in sixth place.
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