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Kennesaw State to Join Conference USA in 2024-25 Kennesaw State
team took home its third consecutive national championship. Since joining the Division 1 ranks in 2005, KSU has won 43 conference championships and 11 regular season titles across a range of women and men’s sports. Counting Kennesaw State’s time as an NAIA and NCAA DII program, and the history of consolidated Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), KSU has won over 150 conference, district, and regional championships, and six national championships. Since beginning competition in 2015, the Owls football program is one of the best start- up programs in college football. The Owls won 48 games over their first five seasons, and KSU is also the first start-up program in college football history to post three consecutive 11- win seasons during its first five years of competition. The Owls have won three conference titles in the last five seasons and have four FCS Playoff appearances. “It is an exciting time for Kennesaw State, and this is an opportunity to continue the upward trajectory of the athletic programs and academic mission of KSU. This step was not one taken lightly, but with thoughtful review and analysis of the benefits to elevated competition for our student athletes, the expanded opportunities for research and academic engagement, and the advancement of a unique and exciting student experience at KSU. We look forward to an exciting future of competition and collaboration as a member of Conference USA,” said KSU President Dr. Kathy “Kat” Schwaig.
University has formally accepted an invitation for membership within Conference USA. KSU will start the transition from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) following the 2022 football season and officially join Conference USA (C-USA) for all sports July 1, 2024. Following a campus visit in August of this year, the members of the C-USA Board of Directors voted unanimously in September to invite KSU to join the conference. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to provide conditional approval to the university to move forward on the proposal to move to C-USA and FBS. In adherence to Board policy, university stakeholder groups met recently to discuss the proposal, which includes a timeline for action as well as confirmation that the move will not require any increase in student fees. University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue provided final approval as authorized by the Board of Regents on Friday, October 14, 2022. Kennesaw State boasts the largest enrollment within the FCS of more than 43,000 students and has grown at an unparalleled rate in college athletics since its beginnings as an NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program in 1982. In 2021-22, KSU won conference titles in baseball, football, men’s tennis, and women’s track and field, and the co-ed cheerleading
As you take your kids Treat or Treating this Halloween, and prepare for the fun festivities, there are several things to consider to keep everyone safe during the Holiday. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office recently released a few Halloween Safety Tips. "We want to remind you to make safety a priority this Halloween when carving pumpkins, decorating, dressing up in costumes, and trick-or-treating," noted Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims. "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has several safety tips to allow children to remain safe while still experiencing the fun and excitement that comes with Halloween," added Sheriff Sim. These safety tips include: • Leave pumpkin carving to the adults. Child helpers can grab a spoon and scoop out the inside or use a marker to trace the design. • Battery-operated lights or glow sticks are recommended for decorations and are the safest option. • Use a ladder when hanging or removing decorations, and only use lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory. • Wear a costume that fits and avoid overly long or baggy costumes to prevent trips and falls. • Know when to wear a protective mask and what prevention steps to take for COVID-19. Follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local jurisdiction. For more information on having a safe and fun Halloween, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "Halloween can be a safe and enjoyable evening for all with a little preparation, communication, and diligence," added Sims. "Of course, we will be on patrol and available to you and your children should you need us. As always, dial 911 in case of an emergency." Halloween Safety Advice and Tips
Costume Party Oct. 28, 2022 Come see Katie and Scott dressed as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler at All Sorts Liquidation in Fort Payne from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dress in your Halloween Costume and receive 10% OFF There will be three (3) costume contest winners. The Prizes Include: 1st Place: $100 Store Credit 2nd Place: $40 Gift Card to a local Restaurant 3rd Place: $25 Gift Card to Lickin Good Doughnuts Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks will be Available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. WZOB will be on hand for a live remote at the event!
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