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Prescott — Baxter Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:16:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Prescott of Selma and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stinson of Prattville announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Lynn Prescott to Nathan Lloyd Baxter of Mobile, Alabama, son of Mr. Roger Baxter and the late Cheryl Baxter of Prattville, Alabama. The marriage will take place November 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Oaks Plantation in Pike Road, Alabama. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knox of Prattville, Mrs. Patricia Prescott and the late Harry Prescott of Selma, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stinson of Billingsley. She is a graduate of Tri County Christian Academy. She attends the University of South Alabama and is employed with Strausberg Childrens Clothing of Mobile. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Baxter of West Carrollton, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Page of Midway, Ohio. He is a graduate of Prattville High School. He is now attending the University of South Alabama and is employed with Wal Mart in Mobile.

Codding — Shewmake Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:15:00 CST
Amanda Brooke Shewmake and Charles Benjamin Codding were married on October 25, 2008 at The Church of the Holy Comforter, Episcopal in Montgomery with The Reverend Drake Whitelaw officiating. The Bride is the daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Shaw Shewmake and the late Charlie Burrel Shewmake, Junior and the granddaughter of Marie Rainwater Lanier, Dean Dwight Shaw, junior, the late Jane McKenzie Shewmake, and the late Charlie Burrel Shewmake all of Montgomery. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Codding, IV and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Monroe Perdue, junior of Montgomery and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Codding, III of Birmingham. Amanda was escorted by her godfather Roger Yonker. The bride's maid of honor was Kimberly Goldstein of Charleston, SC and her bridesmaids were Jennifer Karr of Birmingham, Emma O'Brien of Grand Haven, MI, Catherine Shonk of Montgomery, and Karen Stern of Roswell, GA. Ava Lunsford and Marley Smith served as flower girls. Maggie Paul served as crucifer. Honorary attendants were Lesleigh Shewmake Batchelor of Mableton, GA, Laurie Shonk Ingle of Montgomery, Beth Codding Lunsford of Jacksonville, FL, and Allison McKenzie Shewmake of Montgomery. The father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Paul Barrier of Decatur, AL, Paul Criswell of Greenville, SC, Michael Lunsford of Jacksonville, FL, and Robert Pressley of Tuscaloosa. Derrick Shonk, nephew of the bride, served as usher. Joel Gregory, organist, Dennis Herrick, Trumpeter, and Sun-Young Gemma Shin, violinist, provided music for the ceremony. A reception followed at The Oaks, where guests were entertained by Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces and catering by a Catered Affair. Jill Sampson served as wedding consultant and floral designer. Cake Designs created a cake resembling the bride's gown as well as an Auburn groom's cake. Photography was done by Darren Freeman. After a honeymoon in Costa Rica, the couple now resides in Huntsville, Alabama.

2 hurt in accident Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:44:00 CST
Two were injured in a wreck Monday at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Alabama 14 in Prattville. An ambulance took the adult driver to the hospital and a 9-year-old girl was tanken by private vehicle. Witnesses at the Chevron service station reported the man appeared to slump over, accelerated off the property and went over 100 yards before hitting vehicles and slamming into the sign for Country Club Plaza.

Marbury coach mending after accident Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:25:00 CST
MARBURY -- Second-year Marbury junior high football coach Chris Skipper remained hospitalized Monday after an accident this weekend.

Business license fee on council's agenda Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:30:00 CST
The Montgomery City Council is expected to vote on two key issues tonight.

O'Dell running for Elmore commission Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:25:00 CST
You won't get any fancy campaign promises out of Jonathan O'Dell.

Information sought on missing 14-year-old Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:26:00 CST
A 14-year-old girl who ran away from a Montgomery group home last week is without her medication, authorities said.

Prattville councilman in hospital's ICU Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:20:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- District 4 Councilman Tom Miller was in the intensive care unit of Prattville Baptist Hospital just 24 hours before Monday morning's swearing-in ceremony for Prattville's mayor and City Council.

County reimbursed partially for ballpark Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:26:00 CST
Montgomery County was repaid for a portion of the money used to build a ballpark in the unincorporated area of the county.

Civilians flying high in Air Force Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:33:00 CST
About 25 Air Force civilians were at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery participating in the first class of a two-week Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training Program at Air University's Officer Training School. Workers from the Pentagon in Washington, Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, Randolph Air Force Base in Texas and more are participating. The program helps civilian personnel better understand Air Force leadership and core value lessons. Right, Ashley Damron, left, and Loc Tran work on a team building challenge Monday.

5 resign from urban forestry department Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:32:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Prattville Mayor Jim Byard last week accepted the resignations of five of the eight employees of the city's urban forestry department.

Firearms, jewelry stolen from home Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:26:00 CST
The following crimes were reported to the Montgomery Police Department:

Tide not too high on top ranking Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:45:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- The cheers could be heard a mile away in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Rocky Top no longer home, sweet home to Phil Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:18:00 CST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- An emotional Phillip Fulmer, with his wife at his side and tearful, angry players surrounding him, announced Monday that he had accepted Tennessee's decision that this will be his last season as the Volunteers coach.

Offense praises Burns' progress Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:16:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tim Hawthorne walked out of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium last weekend with dampened hopes.

Trojans must move past pain of last-minute loss Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:17:00 CST
TROY -- The disappointment of Saturday's last-minute loss still lingered with the Troy Trojans on Monday.

Coaches spread their philosophies at QB Club Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:16:00 CST
If anyone can relate to what's going on at Auburn and Michigan right now, it's the head coaches at Alabama State and Faulkner.

Sports briefsFaulkner LB Thom named player of week Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:12:00 CST
Faulkner middle linebacker Sean Thom has been named the Mid- South Conference's defensive player of the week for his performance in the Eagles' 26-15 victory over West Virginia Tech on Saturday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Faulkner falls on road in opener Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:52:00 CST
MOBILE -- With 12 new players on the roster, Faulkner expected a rough time in its season-opener on the road.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: AUM men, women score wins over Dillard Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:51:00 CST
Robert Johnson paced AUM to its second win of the season in as many games by scoring 22 points in an 88-72 victory over Dillard on Monday night.

College football notebookTide's Cody practices, status 'day to day' for LSU game Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:13:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama nose tackle Terrence Cody returned to practice Monday, wearing a crimson jersey along with his other defensive teammates and showing little effect from a knee injury suffered two weeks ago.

Tide climbs to No. 1 ranking Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:24:00 CST
A postage stamp cost 18 cents and President Jimmy Carter had just approved a measure raising the minimum wage to $3.35 an hour at the first of the year.

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