Auburn University at Montgomery senior cross country standout Rachel Cunningham was selected the fourth recipient of the Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award for the 2011-12 school year on Thursday, for her efforts both on and off the course.

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.

Cunningham was nominated for the award after leading the Warhawks in a pair of meets, the Watson Ford Invitational and the Southeast Classic.

The Retirement Systems of Alabama's new building was constructed with one goal--preserve the state judicial complex it surrounds.

"That's the whole point," says RSA CEO Dr. David Bronner.

But simply putting a glass box over the old building wasn't the only thing Bronner had in mind.

Outside he created the honor court--statues of the Alabama Supreme Court chief justices who served in the old building.

"I think it looks better than I do," says Former Chief Justice Sonny Hornsby.

Hornsby was Chief Justice from 1989-1995. He saw his statue for the first time at the dedication ceremony.

"I'm very flattered by it, and humbled by it, and delighted to be in such good company."

"It's unreal to be honest," says Elizabeth Heflin.

Heflin's husband was the late Chief Justice Howell Heflin.

She's surprised at how life-like his statue is.

Songwriters, Quilters and a Blues Birthday Bash among November Festivals

Montgomery, Ala. —A folklife play in Brundidge, a songwriters festival on the Gulf Coast, and a historic turkey toss are a few of the events families can enjoy this November in Sweet Home Alabama. Families can also travel around the world in a day at Mobile’s International Festival where they can enjoy the food and culture of more than 70 countries.

The tourism department suggests a list of 25 things to do in November that includes music, food, storytelling and historical re-enactments.

Dia de los Muertos Numero Nueve ( Day of the Dead)— Nov. 2

Birmingham— admission charged