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School boards and superintendents coming to Montgomery Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:40:00 CST
School board members and superintendents from around the state will attend a two-day training seminar to learn how to build community support for schools through effective communication and partnerships. The Alabama Association of School Boards School Board Member Academy training conference on "Leadership for Community Engagement" will be held at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel in downtown Montgomery on Oct. 19-20. The conference is sponsored by AASB as part of its School Board Member Academy. Established in 1986, the academy is an ongoing school for school board members designed to improve skills and knowledge in all areas of boardmanship. The AASB represents all of the state's local school boards and serves more than 850 education leaders. For almost 60 years, AASB has promoted the interests of local lay control of public education. It offers members an array of services, including boardmanship training, information services, policy research and risk-management programs. --Posted by Jenn Rowell

Grant funds coming to Alabama Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:39:00 CST
The Alabama Association of School Boards, The National School Boards Association and the Center for Public Education, CPE have received a two-year $447,000 grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts to build upon its far-reaching initiative to engage school boards in support of high quality, voluntary pre-Kindergarten education. The new funding will enable CPE to add two new partners to its pre-K network: the Alabama Association of School Boards and the Kentucky School Boards Association. The Pre-K partnership has two overarching goals: —Engage school board support on behalf of high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten in the partner states; and —Disseminate information broadly about the short- and long-term benefits of pre-K to other states and nationally through NSBA's networks and conferences. --Posted by Jenn Rowell

PBS airs documentary on morality of killing in war this week Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:38:00 CST
PBS will air a documentary, Soldiers of Conscience, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 16. The film was made with permission from the Army and looks at the morality of killing through the perspective of eight U.S. soldiers. They discuss their feelings about decisions they had to make while serving in Iraq on whether to kill another human being in combat. --Jenn Rowell

Film on immigration being shown Thursday Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:37:00 CST
Alabama Appleseed is showing "The Visitor" at 5 p.m. Thursday in room 114 of the Jones School of Law on the Faulkner University campus. The film is directed by Tom McCarthy and follows an American college professor and a young immigrant couple as they deal with the treatment of immigrants and the legal process post-Sept. 11. Organizers plan to poll participants before and after to gather their thoughts on immigration. For more information, call Zayne Smith at 263-0086 or e-mail zayne.smith@alabamaappleseed.org. --Posted by Jenn Rowell

Red Ribbon kick-off Friday Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:36:00 CST
The Substance Abuse Youth Networking Organization, SAYNO, a River Region United Way Agency, in conjunction with the City of Montgomery and Montgomery Public Schools will hold its 21st Annual Red Ribbon Kick Off on Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon at the Garrett Coliseum. More than 1,500 elementary school children along with the citywide campaign t-shirt design winner will be in attendance. Superintendent John Dilworth is the honorary chairman, and the co-chairs are Ellen McNair, senior vice president of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and Rev. Edward J. Nettles, Sr. of Freewill Missionary Baptist Church. Local elementary chorale groups, dance and cheer teams and mascots will provide entertainment. SAYNO Red Ribbon Kickoff is free and kicks off the Red Ribbon Week Celebrations nationwide as a visible stand against drugs. For more information about the event, call Donna Cash, SAYNO Project Coordinator at 334-265-1821 or 294-4274, or go to www.saynomontgomery.org. --Posted by Jenn Rowell

Blount Elementary's Fall Festival on Thursday Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:35:00 CST
Blount Elementary will hold its annual Fall Festival at 5 p.m. on Thursday. Wristbands can be purchased in advanced and are $10 for kids ages three and up, and $1 for adults. Children under age three are free. The gate price for wristbands will be $15 for kids and $2 for adults. The event will include inflatable ridges, games, full concessions and more. The festival will be held at Edward Thompson Park on Ray Thorington Road, across the street from Blount. The rain date for this event is Oct. 23. For more information, please email fundraising@blountpta.org. --Posted by Jenn Rowell

Peace Week kicks off Monday Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:33:00 CST
McIntyre Middle is participating in "Peace Week" this week. It kicks off Monday with the introduction of its new student organization S.A.V.E. — Students Against Violence Everywhere. McIntyre's chapter will be the first in Montgomery and only the second in Alabama. The S.A.V.E. organization, strives to decrease the potential for violence in schools and communities by promoting meaningful student involvement, education and service opportunities in effort to establish, support and grow SAVE chapters. As a part of "Peace Week" McIntyre will have a "Pennies for Peace" and "Stuffed Animal Drive." Faculty, staff, and students will contribute pennies and stuffed animals to donate to local domestic violence shelters. Students will begin decorating the classroom doors for the "Cultural Door Competition." --Jenn Rowell

Riley to visit LAMP Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:32:00 CST
Gov. Bob Riley will visit Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School at 10 a.m. Tuesday to congratulate the school for being ranked one of the top 100 high schools by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. During his visit, Riley will also recognize Brewbaker Technology and Booker T. Washington magnet high schools as the Montgomery schools were also ranked among the nation's best high schools by the two magazines. --Jenn Rowell

Auburn exploring other options at QB Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:19:00 CST
AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers are considering their options at quarterback. Coach Tommy Tuberville said Sunday he will look at freshman Barrett Trotter and little-used reserve Neil Caudle during the Tigers' open date. Both Kodi Burns and Chris Todd continued to struggle in a 25-22 loss to Arkansas. The Tigers fell out of the national rankings Sunday after losing back-to-back Southeastern Conference games for the first time since 2003. They play at West Virginia on Oct. 23. Tuberville said injured cornerback Jerraud Powers is "50-50" for the game. He also said doctors planned to X-ray Tray Blackmon's wrist and weren't ruling out surgery as an option. Several other key players were limited by injury in the game. --- Associated Press

Prep football standings Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:31:00 CST
The statewide high school football standings -- through Week 7 -- are available in an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on the link to the right. The season's first region championships were also decided this weekend. Prattville clinched the AHSAA Class 6A, Region 4 title and Monroe Academy wrapped up AISA Class AA, Region 2.

Rewriting history Author says Airmen didn't collide Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:22:00 CST
TUSKEGEE -- Did two Tuskegee Airmen, including a pilot from Montgomery, die in a collision after takeoff or were they shot down in a dogfight in World War II?

Project serves wounded warriors Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:01:00 CST
Matt Bacik, like so many others, joined the military to serve his country. In the summer of 2005, like so many others, the Army Ranger's life changed.

Economic slump doesn't hold back new development Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:03:00 CST
The current economic slump brought some housing developments to a halt but convinced Lowder New Homes that it needed to go ahead with its Grand Park development in Millbrook.

Congressional hopefuls discuss the economy Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:00:00 CST
For the first time in decades, Democrats are making serious bids to break the GOP's grip on the River Region's two congressional districts. Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright, a Democrat, and state Rep. Jay Love, R-Montgomery, are competing for the open 2nd District seat, while incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, is fighting Montgomery attorney Josh Segall, a Democrat, to keep representing the 3rd District. The four men are answering a series of questions from the Montgomery Advertiser on key issues. The issue this week is the economy:

Airman's wishes honored Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:05:00 CST
TUSKEGEE -- George Taylor loved having been a Tuskegee Airman and, as he approached his final days this summer in Chicago, his wife suggested something.

Panelists share war stories Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:07:00 CST
TUSKEGEE -- Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Lee Archer talked about a lot of things Saturday, ranging from his Harlem home to the discrimination he faced during World War II.

Buddy Walk raises $31,944 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:08:00 CST
More than 700 parents and their children took part in the 5th annual Buddy Walk at the Montgomery Zoo on Saturday to draw attention to problems associated with Down syndrome.

Group hopes support grows for coat, cell phone drive Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:00:00 CST
With cold weather just around the corner, less fortunate families in Montgomery will have coats to keep them warm.

Dillard's breast cancer awareness event delivers prizes, donations Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:00:00 CST
When Tabatha Powe decided to attend the breast cancer awareness event Saturday at Dillard's, she didn't expect to leave with a new black leather-knit jacket, but she did.

Alabamians in the Military Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:00:00 CST
Air Force Airman Dewayne R. Williams has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Auburn stumbles again at home Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:37:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tommy Tuberville said firing his offensive coordinator Wednesday would improve his team's overall position.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tide may take No. 1 ranking Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:09:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Is Alabama for real?

TUSKEGEE 42, MOREHOUSE 27: Golden Tigers win 22nd straight game Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:10:00 CST
COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Justin Hannah took a quick glimpse toward his mom and soon decided high-fives and chest bumps wouldn't suffice for a touchdown celebration.

CUMBERLAND 38, FAULKNER 3: Eagles remain on learning curve Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:16:00 CST
Cumberland University took control early Saturday at Cramton Bowl.

EUREKA!: Huntingdon wins big, 62-0 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:11:00 CST
EUREKA, Ill. -- Huntingdon pounded out a school-record 590 yards of total offense and juniors Justin Ridgeway and Alex Baronich each found the end zone three times in a 62-0 victory at Eureka on Saturday.

ASU FOOTBALL: Hornets fall, 27-6 at Prairie View Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:13:00 CST
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- Mark Spivey passed for 270 yards and two touchdowns to lead Prairie View A&M to a 27-6 win over Alabama State on Saturday at Blackshear Stadium.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Rays beat Red Sox 9-8 in 11 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:34:00 CST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Former Biscuit B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays won a game of home run derby with a shallow fly ball.

PILEDRIVER: TNA ready to cross the line in Chi-Town event Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:13:00 CST
Total Nonstop Action in vades the "Windy City," as its flagship pay-per-view event, "Bound for Glory," takes place tonight in Chicago.

SPORTS BRIEFS: AUM men win; Lady Senators lose in Soccer Fest Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:43:00 CST
Bart Markel scored the only goal of the game with 1:48 remaining in overtime as the AUM men defeated Lee 1-0 on Saturday during the Senators' third annual Soccer Fest.

AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers adjust to offensive changes Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:20:00 CST
AUBURN -- Wednesday provided a new challenge for offensive players who have seen plenty this season.

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