News 2008-10-16 Andanh.com

Collegians bring critical eye to presidential debate Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:44:00 CST
Students supporting John McCain and Barack Obama sat side-by-side at Huntington College's Delchamps Student Center to watch the final presidential debate, and the event's organizer said that was what it was all about.

Hunting season brings jump in ATV thefts Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:09:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Every year about this time at the beginning of hunting season, local sheriff's offices see more reports of stolen all-terrain vehicles.

State National Guard deployment to return to average of 1,600 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:10:00 CST
The Alabama National Guard is getting back to its average deployment level after being below the mark for two years.

Cyclists raise awareness about Five Points of Life in blood donations Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:14:00 CST
Skip Choate suffers from blood cancer, but he is taking a break from his chemotherapy treatments to take a 2,000-mile bike ride.

McCain, Obama get tough, personal in final debate Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CST
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- John McCain repeatedly assailed Barack Obama's character and campaign positions on taxes, abortion and more Wednesday night, hoping to transform their final presidential debate into a launching pad for a political comeback. "You didn't tell the American people the truth," he charged.

ACA star athlete deals with memories of tragedy Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:49:00 CST
The dream starts with Jordan Creel waking up, and takes him back to a tragedy now a year old.

Lions get kicks out of Egan Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:20:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Brian Egan has had opportunities to shine in three seasons as Prattville's place-kicker.

Tight end McCall keeps chains moving Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:22:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama fans have come to expect a first down in short-yardage situations.

Kazmir Rays' pick to pitch potential clincher Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:15:00 CST
BOSTON -- The Tampa Bay Rays are giving former Montgomery Biscuit Scott Kazmir the chance to pitch them into the World Series.

Sports briefsAdjustments board talks MMP today Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:16:00 CST
Montgomery Motor Speedway is back on the Board of Adjustments' docket.

Trojans' top QB still up in the air Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:22:00 CST
TROY -- Head coach Larry Blakeney said Wednesday night he expects to make a "game-time decision" over the trojans' new starting quarterback.

Supply of flu shots ample this season Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:52:00 CST
As the flu season looms, area health officials say there is an ample supply of vaccine -- and they are hoping more people sign up for vaccinations.

Seat belts for school buses: State seeks answers Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:30:00 CST
Seat belts keep students in their seats on the school bus.

Montgomery ranks low on child well-being report Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:16:00 CST
By some indicators, black children in Montgomery County face a steeper climb to a good life than almost anywhere else in Alabama.

Jones donates art to UA Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:40:00 CST
By Adam Jones The Tuscaloosa News

Youngster loves games, looks for a family Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:16:00 CST
Look at that smile.

Rights leader sentenced to 15 years for incest Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:40:00 CST
By Matthew Barakat The Associated Press

Suicide suspected in hanging death Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:42:00 CST
BREWTON -- A sheriff's spokesman says a man missing from his Michigan home since Oct. 1 has been found hanged from a tree in a remote area of south Alabama in a suspected suicide.

Man gets 12 years in teen shooting Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:42:00 CST
DOTHAN -- A Houston County judge has sentenced 22-year-old Joshua Noel Jones to 12 years in prison for the shooting death of 15-year-old Danny McKinnon of Dothan.

Conductor killed in train derailment Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:43:00 CST
DECATUR -- A train derailment in Decatur overnight left a conductor dead.

Robbery suspect shot by police Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:43:00 CST
CARBON HILL -- Authorities say Carbon Hill Police Chief Bob King shot and wounded a robbery suspect who fired at him during a chase from a pharmacy.

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