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Vintage car, truck show returns this weekend Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:07AMRun to the Sun XXII will be Thursday through Saturday - and no, it doesn't involve half-clad people in shorts jogging down the beach.
From hard truths spring legends Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:23PMIn his concise and fast-moving "To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West" (William Morrow; 336 pages; $26.99), historian Mark Lee Gardner sets the record straight about the thrilling manhunt for Billy the Kid by his nemesis, Sheriff Pat Garrett.
The Sucarnochee Revue tapes live March 26 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe Sucarnochee Revue the nationally syndicated radio program showcasing Black Belt music returns to Livingston’s University of West ...
Upcoming Events and Entertainment Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:52AMMARCH Farmers Market The Seaside Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Amphitheater behind Raw & Juicy. Find fresh produce, baked goods and other unique offerings, and enjoy local specialties, cooking demos and activities....
Skilled field to compete for Miami International Triathlon Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:29PMNew Zealand's Bevan Docherty, 32, a two-time Olympic medalist and 2008 world championship silver medalist, will challenge a stellar field on the 0.9-mile swim, 25-mile bike and 6.2-mile run of the Miami International Triathlon at 7 a.m. Sunday at Miami's Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne.
Health Notes - Sponsors needed to fight teen obesity Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:02PMWILMINGTON | A six-month program for youth at risk of becoming obese is seeking grants and sponsors for children who want to attend but whose families cannot afford the cost.
BPL@Night presents “Writing What You Don’t Know” Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:22AMTuesday, March 9th, 6:30 p.m. in the Downtown Birmingham Public Library’s Arrington Auditorium. Cost: Free BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Irene Latham, author of the young adult novel Leaving Gee’s Bend, isn’t African American and she wasn’t alive in 1932, but that didn’t stop her from writing a story set in Depression-era Gee’s Bend, Alabama, home of the now-famous quilters. Ms. Latham is a poet and ...
Film: Spring Arts Preview 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:20AMFeature Story: ... more
Your mission: Relaxation, adventure along lush Georgia shoreline Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:16PMDARIEN, Ga. - Coastal Georgia is wild, verdant and very not-Florida. It is so not-Florida that 42-year-old...
Commentary: 'Europeans Shouldn't Be Pointing Their Fingers At Washington' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:11PMIntellpuke: This commentary was written by Spiegel journalist Daryl Lindsey, writing under Spiegel's "The World From Berlin" column, which includes editorial comments from various German news organizations.
School News Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38AMHillcrest Middle School The all-A's honor roll for the fourth six weeks includes:
Hundreds line up to apply for theme park jobs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:50PMMost years the crowds showing up to apply for jobs at the Alabama Adventure theme park are mostly teenagers and young adults looking for a summer job.
Few could have predicted Bucs would be repeat champs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:21PMMACON, Ga. — They’ve heard a lot of talk about last season and next season. On Saturday night the players wearing those East Tennessee State uniforms served notice that they’re still the best basketball team in the Atlantic Sun Conference right here and now.
Horns' Gilbert era came early, but that gave QB confidence Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:16PMHorns' Gilbert era came early, but that gave QB confidence
DeKalb County eighth grader wins state spelling bee Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:12PMAllison Black of Ider correctly spelled 'disparage' to win the title.
Alabama Adventure job fair draws hundreds of applicants Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:42PMAmusement park hopes to hire about 750 workers for the upcoming season.
Womensâ conference provides opportunity for inspiration, networking Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:25AMWELDON—While sitting in the audience at the third annual Women of Business, Profession and the Home Conference, Kathy White listened as Allen Purser did the presentation for the Woman of the Year.
Sweet Homestead Alabama - Alaska ex-pat Jackie Carr traded life at Rancho Spenardo for 29 acres and a goat at Spenardo ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:40PMThere are many places in the American Deep South that defy stereotypes. Randolph County, Alabama, is not one of them.
Pedaling coast to coast — at 71 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:39AMDurwood Moore’s grandchildren (from right) Tucker Davis, Hunter Moore, Lilly Davis and Mary Page look at a map highlighting their grandfather’s bike route from San Diego to Washington.
South metro town briefs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:35PMA mobile public health clinic will be offering free services to Scott County residents from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Savage.
Commentary: Bauer adds Vancouver to her list of Olympic trips Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:41PMWHISTLER: Most of us can get caught up in Olympics fever, but Saratogan Ruth Bauer is an uber fan. Bauer, a confirmed Olympicphile, has attended 12 Olympics overall and eight of those were Winter Olympics.
DON NOBLE: A difficult journey through the eyes of a child Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:37AMAmanda C. Gable is a native of Marietta, Ga., and after a number of years of higher education and university teaching and administration has turned her hand to fiction. “The Confederate General Rides North” is her first novel.
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: 2010 Playboy Jazz Festival Features New Artists and Jazz Icons Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:55PM2010 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURES NEW ARTISTS AND JAZZ ICONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH and 13TH AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL Headliners include Chick Corea, George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer and Los Van Van This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world renowned Playboy Clubs where many jazz greats got their start. In keeping with that legacy, the 32nd annual Playboy Jazz Festival will ...
Auburn Hotel Gives Basketball Fans Something to Cheer About Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:01AMIn addition to Tiger Basketball tickets, this remarkable Auburn hotel will provide a great place for sharing pre- and post-game excitement with other Auburn Tiger fans as well as some of the finest amenities offered by any hotel in Auburn, Alabama.
New owner wants fresh start for Bessemer shopping center Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:44PMBESSEMER, AL (WBRC) - A new owner vows to bring a new look and a fresh start to a struggling Bessemer shopping center. Local businessman Anthony Underwood purchased the Watermark Place Outlet Center in October, and said he is ready to start making improvements.
Autism awareness riders make their way from Florida to California Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:33AMA trio of young men are bycycling across the country to raise awareness of autism and collecting donations for Autism Speaks.
Club hears Camp Jackson update Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:03AMOfficials with the Boy Scouts of America and the Greater Alabama Council for the BSA visited the Scottsboro Rotary Club Wednesday with an update on Camp Jackson.
Sweet Homestead Alabama - Alaska ex-pat Jackie Carr traded life at Rancho Spenardo for 29 acres and a goat at Spenardo ... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:55PMThere are many places in the American Deep South that defy stereotypes. Randolph County, Alabama, is not one of them.
CMA Announces Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe Country Music Association announced today that Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.
CMA Announces Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe Country Music Association announced today that Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.
Astronauts Fire Up Students’ Space Dreams Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:42PMDUBAI - Aiming for the stars? Well, you may just land on the moon. Budding astronomy enthusiasts’ space adventure dreams can come true, and with this message, NASA astronauts are here to tell them how to pursue their dreams of exploring the universe.
Astronauts Fire Up Students’ Space Dreams Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:42PMDUBAI - Aiming for the stars? Well, you may just land on the moon. Budding astronomy enthusiasts’ space adventure dreams can come true, and with this message, NASA astronauts are here to tell them how to pursue their dreams of exploring the universe.
USA TODAY board of contributors Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:17AMUSA TODAY's board of contributors is composed of writers whose interests range from education to religion to sports to the economy.
USA TODAY board of contributors Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:17AMUSA TODAY's board of contributors is composed of writers whose interests range from education to religion to sports to the economy.
Faith-based, family friendly film: Montgomery native Alexis Boozer finds success in 'No Greater Love' Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:10AMIt started as a "little indie-film with a lot of promise" and evolved into something amazing for Montgomery's own Alexis Boozer.
Historical Society meeting Feb. 28 Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:43AMDAPHNE, Ala. — Robert Glennon on Sunday, Feb. 28 will present a program based on his latest book, “Alabama History on the Air.” This presentation, set for the Daphne Senior Center, will include stories of rivalries, romance and adventure during the developing years of the Alabama and Mississippi Territories as they were told by John F. Glennon on Mobile’s first radio station, WDOX, in the 1930s ...
The Clanton Advertiser Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:21PMJonathan Cleckler has both a creative mind and athletic ability. When he's not on the football field or basketball court, he is either building a random project or playing video games.
Trio off to Alabama to push town, lake Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:46PMLocal delegates are en route to the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, which runs this Friday to Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., to promote Fort Frances and Rainy Lake as a place not only to visit and fish smallmouth bass, but for those in the fishing industry to do business. read more
Novel captures tragedy of Oil Springs race riot Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:23AMPicture this: An 1863 booming little town where oil has been discovered and the streets and shops are crowded, and the saloons are running full tilt, and a white woman is shoved off the old wooden sidewalks that lined the street.
Gender-bending 'As You Like It' coming to NCC Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:17AMLeandra Ashton is living a dream come true.Ashton, who grew up in Yorkshire, England, has been touring with the New York-based Aquila Theatre Company in its production of "As You Like It." She has the lead role of Rosalind in Shakespeare's famous comedy.
Registration Open for UAB Summer Camps Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:41PMThe University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a variety of summer camps that provide academic enrichment for children and teenagers.
The force is strong Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:44AMBy Becky Hopf Special to The Tuscaloosa News Alex “Flash” Dobbins, 32, Norman “Yoda” Harris, 38, Justin “J.MIX” Mixon, 21, Derrick “Spiderman” Rhynes, 32, and Darryl “Swagga” Spencer, 35, can be found amazing fellow skaters at Tuscaloosa's Super Skate on weekends. They participate in competitions locally and do exhibitions at rinks...
In memory of Frank Devine Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:04AMText of a speech to the Sydney Institute by Miranda Devine in memory of the life of her father, Frank Devine
Intriguing people for February 15, 2010 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:02AMJ.D. Hayworth: The Scottsdale, Arizona, radio host and commentator and former congressman is scheduled to announce today that he will challenge 24-year incumbent Sen. John McCain in the Republican primary in August. McCain is running for a fifth Senate term.
Allegheny Power struggles to provide electricity to snow-buried region Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:47AMThis article has been read 2881 times. Frustration is boiling over for those who have spent a week without power because of the weekend snowstorm. Cynthia Forte, who lives on Rainey Road in Somerset Township, said there's been an arcing power line in her backyard since Saturday.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab announces summer programs Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:20AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is offering an extensive array of summer marine science programs. Middle and high school students, college and graduate students and K-12 teachers are encouraged to enroll in one of the programs they say offers excellence in education with an ideal location for studying and interacting with marine life.
Alabama state troopers making more bus inspections Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:02PMGoal is to crack down on fatal crashes, 60 percent of which are caused by bus drivers.
Sign-ups Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:53AMNote: All phone numbers are 915 area code unless specified otherwise.
Western Division up for grabs Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 1:05AMLITTLE ROCK — The only time the champion of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference failed to make the NCAA Tournament, Arkansas was the saboteur.
Still playing a critical role in U.S. skies Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:23PMAbout 2,000 feet above southeastern Connecticut -