News 2008-09-15 Andanh.com

Smackdown countdown is over for fans Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:03:00 CST
Every week, World Wrestling Entertainment puts a stranglehold on primetime programming, reaching more than 14.8 million viewers on average.

Crews bring power, relief to Gulf coast Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CST
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav spared Alabama, which means state electric companies are already deploying more help to the stricken areas.

Jose opens eatery near Pine Level Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:01:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- A new Mexican restaurant at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Interstate 65 may be a signal of things to come in this growing community.

Veterans offer support to peers Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:58:00 CST
A 24-year-old Iraq War veteran was growing increasingly upset about deductions on his pay check. He became more and more irate.

Vets gear up for second Honor Flight Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:57:00 CST
It was a day James Traylor said he never would forget. The day he traveled with 86 of his fellow World War II veterans to a memorial in Washington that honors their service.

Honoring those who wear the badge Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:03:00 CST
Emergency service personnel, including law enforcement and fire department members, were honored as Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Prattville held its "Back the Badge" service Sunday. For the last eight years the congregation has held the service and given a donation to each group. In attendance were members of the Prattville police and fire departments, the Autauga County Sheriff's Office and the Alabama State Troopers.

Funny faces before kickoff Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:03:00 CST
Members of the Huntingdon College marching band make silly faces for the camera Saturday before the Hawks took on the Faulkner University Eagles at Cramton Bowl. Huntingdon won the Capital City Showdown 21-7.

'Chess Beats the Streets' program each Monday Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:04:00 CST
In an effort to keep more young people in Montgomery off the streets, Duncan Kirkwood is teaching chess at the Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church.

Gallery East displays retired jurist's work Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:02:00 CST
People may know his name and the fact that he collects art, but not everyone knows that retired Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mark Kennedy is an artist.

Kids & Cops Day set for Sept. 27 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:59:00 CST
SAYNO's annual Kids & Cops Day wil be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Buddy Watson Park. The Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Alabama State Troopers will take part in the event.

Back to drawing board for AU offense Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:23:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tony Franklin may not hear the criticisms, but he can sense them all around. He's OK with that.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tide prepares for first SEC test Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:23:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Recess is over.

AP FOOTBALL POLL: Tide moves to 9th; AU drops to 10th Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:20:00 CST
Due to Auburn's lackluster offensive performance in a 3-2 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, the Tigers dropped to 10th in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.

LPGA: Stanford wins Bell Micro LPGA Classic Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:17:00 CST
MOBILE -- Angela Stanford won the Bell Micro LPGA Classic on Sunday for her second career LPGA Tour title, holing a 31/2-foot par putt on the final hole for a 1-over 73 and a one-stroke victory over China's Shanshan Feng.

AUM wins 4 tennis flights Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:17:00 CST
The Auburn University Montgomery tennis teams had a strong showing over the weekend at the Fall Blue-Gray Tennis Classic.

LOCAL GOLF: Sager wins Dixie Section PGA title Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:07:00 CST
Montgomery's Daryle Sager won the Dixie Section PGA Championship at The Raven in Sandestin, Fla., this past week. He won by two strokes after shooting a three-round total of 209 (69-70-70). This is the second time in four years Sager has won the event. HOLE-IN-ONE ' Craig Mills is having quite a year at Wynlakes. The 55-year-old Mills made a hole-in-one at Wynlakes on June 14. Then last Sunday, he made another. Using a 7-iron, Mills aced the 167-yard No. 4 from the blue tees. Witnesses included Bob Alred, Greg Beavers, Walter Overby and Scott Overby. DOGFIGHTS' Kendra Hayes, with a plus-11, won the women's city dogfight at Arrowhead on Thursday. Finishing second at plus-8 was Shin Ok Kim. Sandi Parrish, at plus-7, took third. This Thursday's dogfight will be at Bonnie Crest. ' The men had two dogfights last week and both attracted large turnouts. At Prattville Country Club on Monday, 113 participated. On Thursday at The Pines in Millbrook, 114 showed up. In the Monday competition, the team of John Robertson, Hank Rasberry, Frank Courson and Oscar Harper posted a plus-12 to take first place. In second at plus-8 was the foursome of Layne Wallock, Dick Rolston, Wayne Watkins and Bob Lloyd. In third at plus-5 was the team of Bob Forshey, Neal Manning, Gary Beers and Tom Bush.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Troy's Blakeney guest speaker at QB Club Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:14:00 CST
Troy head football coach Larry Blakeney is guest speaker tonight at the Montgomery Quarterback Club.

CAPITAL CITY SHOWDOWN: Hawks hold off Eagles Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:02:00 CST
The city bragging rights belong to Huntingdon for another year.

AUBURN NOTEBOOK: ESPN's College GameDay coming to AU Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:35:00 CST
AUBURN -- Get those clever signs ready, Auburn fans. ESPN is bringing its College GameDay program to the Plains this weekend for the Tigers' game against LSU. The popular morning show, which features Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler, will be making its first Auburn appearance since the 2006 season.

COMMENTARY: Turk, Hawks revel in big victory Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:37:00 CST
Late Saturday night, Hunt ingdon head coach Mike Turk roamed through the visitor's locker room underneath Cramton Bowl, his white dress shirt soaked through, a large trophy in his hand and a big smile on his face.

Schools brace for '09 deficit Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:05:00 CST
It's an equation even the smallest of students would understand: More expenses plus less money equals big trouble.

Davis' rise similar to that of pal Obama Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:04:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Barack Obama's Alabama campaign chairman is a lot like him -- a Harvard-educated black lawyer with designs on winning a public office never held by anyone who wasn't white.

Quilters put life back into bee Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:31:00 CST
GEES BEND -- The Free dom Quilting Bee, once given up as a worthy but lost cause in one of America's poorest communities, is coming back to life.

Fewer ducks forecast for Wheeler Refuge Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:28:00 CST
DECATUR -- A decrease in breeding ponds up north could mean fewer ducks heading south to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge for the winter.

UNA revamps program to help foreign students Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:30:00 CST
FLORENCE -- It's business as usual for international students at the University of North Alabama as they shuffle upstairs for English classes or stop by the office to ask a question.

Puppy in training to be Canine Companion for disabled Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:28:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Daria, a 4-month-old golden retriever-yellow Labrador mix, gnawed at a toy lying in the floor.

Man convicted in neighbor's death Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:28:00 CST
BESSEMER -- Jurors convicted a McCalla man of capital murder in the August 2006 beating death of his neighbor.

Wounded Marine gets new home Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:30:00 CST
IRVINGTON -- Wounded former Marine Sgt. Greg Edwards and his family moved into a new home in Mobile County over the weekend, a gift from a nonprofit Taunton, Mass.-based organization called Homes for Our Troops

Wall Street awakens to 2 firms gone Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:59:00 CST
NEW YORK -- When Wall Street woke up Monday morning, two more of its storied firms had vanished. Lehman Brothers, burdened by $60 billion in soured real-estate holdings, said it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after attempts to rescue the 158-year-old firm with Alabama roots failed.

Man slain in fight over game Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:28:00 CST
JASPER -- Walker County authorities said an Empire man was shot to death at a residence in an argument over a popular video game.

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