Topic: Jackson TN

Austin Peay State University Governors down Eastern Kentucky Colonels 13-4

May 23, 2013 |

APSU’s Reed Harper becomes Govs Career Hits Leader

Jackson, TN – Nationally-ranked Austin Peay State University’s baseball team continued its hot-hitting ways, pounding out 17 hits in a 13-4 victory against Eastern Kentucky, Thursday, in the second round of the 2013 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Tournament at The Ballpark at Jackson.

Senior shortstop Reed Harper became APSU’s career hits leader with a four-hit performance in an OVC Tourney-opening victory against Eastern Kentucky, Thursday. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)

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APSU Governors Baseball set to begin Second Round of OVC Tournament Thursday

May 22, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay’s nationally-ranked baseball team will put its program-record 12-game win streak on the line when it opens Ohio Valley Conference Tournament play with a 3:00pm, Thursday contest against an opponent to be determined.

OVC Player of the Year Craig Massoni will lead the Govs into the postseason, beginning Thursday at the OVC Baseball Championship. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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Clarksville-Montgomery County School System gets Grant to Cover Dual Enrollment Costs for STEM Academy, Middle College Students

May 22, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has received a $40,000 grant to pay for STEM Academy and Middle College High School’s students’ fees for dual enrollment in college courses.

The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay State University Baseball’s Craig Massoni, Tyler Rogers sweep OVC Postseason Awards

May 22, 2013 |

Jackson, TN – For the third time in program history Austin Peay State University’s baseball team can celebrate a sweep of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top awards. Junior first baseman Craig Massoni was named the league’s Player of the Year and senior closer Tyler Rogers was named its Pitcher of the Year at the annual OVC Baseball Awards Banquet held Tuesday night.

“I’m not sure I have a word that is good enough to describe what these two men meant to our team,” said Austin Peay head coach Gary McClure. “Having Tyler involved in 27 decisions over 42 wins is incredible. And on the other hand, Craig was a guy who hit almost .500 in league play and didn’t do it with singles – he did it with doubles and home runs.

Junior Craig Massoni (left) and senior Tyler Rogers were named the OVC’s Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively, at the OVC Baseball Awards Banquet, Tuesday. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)

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APSU Baseball has record Six Govs earn 1st Team All-OVC honors

May 21, 2013 |

Jackson, TN – A program-record six Austin Peay State University baseball players were recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference’s best player at their respective positions, receiving first-team All-OVC recognition, Tuesday night, at the OVC’s Annual Baseball Awards Banquet.

In addition to the six first-team honorees, which broke the program record set in 1996, Austin Peay saw two players receive second-team recognition. The eight total honorees ties the program record set in 1996.

Austin Peay Baseball. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)

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2013 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Field Set

May 19, 2013 |

Brentwood, TN – The 2013 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship field is now set. The event will be held May 22nd-26th at The Ballpark at Jackson (formerly Pringles Park) in Jackson, Tennessee.

This year marks the fourth year in a row the event will be held at the venue, which is home of the Jackson Generals, the AA-affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

The Austin Peay Governors won 12 consecutive games to earn a second place finish in the OVC Regular Season Standings and a first round bye in the OVC Tournament.

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Austin Peay State University Baseball ends regular season with 16-5 win over SIU Edwardsville Cougars

By Chris Austin | May 18, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s baseball team defeated SIU Edwardsville 16-5, on May 18th at Raymond C. Hand Park, to sweep its three-game Ohio Valley Conference series versus the Cougars.

With the win, the 12^th in a row to end the regular season, the Governors earn a second place finish in the OVC regular season standings – which gives Austin Peay a first-round bye in the OVC tournament in Jackson, TN.

Austin Peay Baseball.

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American Red Cross Still Working to Aid Flood Victims

May 2, 2013 |

Southern Baptists Deliver Shower and Laundry Facility Trailer to Carlisle Community

Clarksville, TN – In the four days since violent flash floods ripped through several small communities, the American Red Cross has been working to help as families clean up their belongings and try to rebuild their homes and lives.

Many local agencies have also stepped up to partner with the Red Cross in their relief efforts.  The Southern Baptist Shower and Laundry Trailer arrived from Jackson, TN today, and is currently stationed outside the Carlisle Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle for local residents to utilize.

American Red Cross worker Bob Tyler loads food boxes to be distributed to residents of Stewart County, Tennessee, who were affected by recent flash floods. The provisions, a two-week food supply for the average family, are provided by the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort of Nashville, Tennessee. The work in Tennessee continues the long-term collaboration between the Red Cross and the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort. (Robert W. Wallace)

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Black Velvette rocks Rivers and Spires Festival

April 24, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – At 5:45pm, on Saturday April 20th, Black Velvette set foot on the Courthouse Stage of the Rivers and Spires Festival and played in front of a large audience. From the first note of “Baggage Claim” their opening number, they had the crowd clapping and dancing in front of the stage.

Lead vocalists Anna Henderson and Tina Huff combine for a sultry sound that goes perfectly with the hot licks and edgy sounds from the band. Black Velvette commanded the stage and electrified the audience.

Black Velvette performs at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival.

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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces availability of 2013-14 Grant Dollars to assist with Stream Clean-Up

April 13, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with stream clean-up projects and planting projects during the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Five grants, at $1,000 each, are available for each of TWRA’s four regional Aquatic Habitat Protection projects (a total of $5,000 per region). «Read the rest of this article»

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