News 2008-08-21 Andanh.com

Former NFL player encourages local athletes Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:51:00 CST
Student athletes at Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery were treated Wednesday to a visit by a former professional football player. Steve Fitzhugh, who played with both the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns, will also visit with students at Alabama State University, Troy Montgomery, George Washington Carver High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Sidney Lanier High School and Wetumpka High School.

Woodward defense: Evidence doesn't support claims Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
During opening arguments in the capital murder trial of Mario Woodward, prosecutors said they will prove that the 34-year-old murdered Montgomery Police officer Keith Houts and left him bleeding in the road. But defense attorneys told jurors that prosecutors don't have any physical evidence to back up their claim.

Mims found not guilty in shooting death Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- A jury has acquitted a man of fatally shooting his brother-in-law.

Wilding denied bond in wife's death Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
A judge denied bond Wednesday for a Montgomery man charged with the capital murder of his wife.

School gets new facility Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
An old Montgomery military facility will be reborn as part of a technical college.

Millbrook's growth big issue in Ward 2 race Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:40:00 CST
MILLBROOK -- Continuing to recruit more retail offerings into Millbrook and getting a handle on traffic snarls are hot topics in the upcoming Ward 2 City Council race.

District 4 candidates vow to improve services Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:42:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Adding more parks and expanding recreational offerings are important planks in the platforms of both candidates seeking the District 4 Prattville City Council seat.

Renegar, Beckman race focusing on retail development Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:44:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- How expanding retail growth will fit into the future of the city is the key topic in the Prattville District 5 City Council race.

Lewis, Washington vying for City Council seat Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:47:00 CST
Elaine Lewis is wrapping up her first term as a councilwoman for District 2 in Wetumpka.

Regions Bank robbed Wednesday Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:48:00 CST
A Montgomery bank was robbed about lunchtime Wednesday.

Lions' winning tradition, attitude remain intact Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:43:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- A lot has changed for the Prattville Lions since the end of last season. Former offensive coordinator Jamey DuBose has replaced Bill Clark as head coach and the Lions' offense is missing the majority of last season's stars.

Biscuits snap losing streak, beat Smokies 6-4 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:17:00 CST
The Biscuits snapped their losing streak and didn't want an immediate update on their pennant hopes.

Ware determined to make Lee relevant again Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:45:00 CST
If Robert E. Lee coach Larry Ware could send his team into a contest based on talent alone, the Generals would have a shot at victory most every Friday night.

AUBURN FOOTBALL: Tigers take stock at QB Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:13:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tommy Trott spent most of his life thinking one quarterback was enough.

Stanhope Elmore hopes to finish what it starts Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:47:00 CST
MILLBROOK -- The construction of an aluminum grandstand on the old visitor's side of Foshee-Henderson Stadium has nearly doubled the size of the facility, swapping the home stands to the other side of the field.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Arenas looks to turn a corner Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:14:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Javier Arenas didn't have to be asked twice.

Holloway has big plans for rejuvenated Poets Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:49:00 CST
Steve Holloway will be the first to admit that he has some work to do in order to build upon the success that his predecessor, L.C. Cole, established as football coach at Lanier over the last two seasons.

Indians left to ponder what could have been Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:51:00 CST
WETUMPKA -- What if?

Vols put disastrous season behind them Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:53:00 CST
The Jeff Davis football team would like to pretend 2007 never happened. But the 3-6 season and six-game losing streak makes it impossible to erase.

NOTEBOOK: Top Auburn recruit slowed by '07 injury Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:12:00 CST
AUBURN -- The Tigers' most high-profile recruit may not play a significant role this season.

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