News 2008-11-10 Andanh.com

Petty - Phillips Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:02:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Petty are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Nicole Petty, to Matthew Shane Phillips. Jordan is the granddaughter of the late C.E. and Leona Smith and the late A.D. Petty. Matthew is the son of Margaret Phillips and the grandson of George and Donna Phillips. A November 22 wedding is planned at the Capital City Club

Mosley - Bryan Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:01:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Mosley, Jr. of Greenville, Alabama, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Meredith Elizabeth Mosley of Birmingham, Alabama, to Mr. Scott Aaron Bryan of Birmingham, Alabama, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lamar Bryan of Dadeville, Alabama. The couple will be married on December 27, 2008, at six o'clock in the evening at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Meredith is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Phillips Lloyd, of Starkville, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Mosley of Starkville, Mississippi. Miss Mosley is a cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education. While at Auburn she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is currently teaching second grade at Shades Cahaba Elementary School in Homewood, Alabama. Scott is the grandson of Mr. Max B. Blackmon of Gardendale, Alabama, and Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Bryan of Wilsonville, Alabama, and Ms. Norma Bryan of Wilsonville, Alabama. Mr. Bryan is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He is currently employed as an Integrated Systems Specialist at Toolsmith in Birmingham, Alabama.

Lane - Smith Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:00:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce Lane of Benton, Alabama are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Lowery Lanelle Lane to Travis Martin Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Penton, Jr., of Alexander City, Alabama, and of the late Mr. Martin Smith, of Alexander City, Alabama. The Bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John David Walsh of Selma, Alabama and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cecil Lane of Benton, Alabama. She is a graduate of Lowndes Academy and Auburn University where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development and Family studies. She is currently employed by Hardy's Creative Childcare in Auburn, Alabama. Mr. Smith is the grandson of Mr. Richard Tapley and the late Frances Tapley of Alexander City, Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith of Alexander City, Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Penton, Sr. of Alexander City, Alabama. He is a graduate of Benjamin Russell High School and attended Southern Union State Community College before joining the United States Marine Corps. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Smith is employed by J&L Contractors in Auburn, Alabama. The wedding will take place Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Benton Baptist Church, Benton, Alabama

Bentley 50th Anniversary Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:59:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Bentley celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary on November 1, 2008, with their family and friends. They were married in Bessemer, AL on October 31, 1958. Willie and Dorothy have two children; Antonio Bentley, Nicole Bentley, daughter-in-law Rosalyn, two grandchildren Darray and Jamila Davis.

Millican - Swanner Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:01:00 CST
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Millican of The Woodlands, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenifer Anne to Mr. Ryan Allen Swanner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clinton Howell, Sr. of Pike Road, Al and the late Mr. Ronald Allen Swanner. A January 3, 2009 wedding is planned.

Anderson - Parrish Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:58:00 CST
Mrs. Beryl Anderson and the late Donald Edward Anderson of Vestavia Hills, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Sue Anderson, to Richard Allen Parrish, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Parrish of Prattville, Alabama. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sue Anderson and the late Edward G. Anderson of Gadsden, Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jackson of Thomasville, Alabama. She is a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School. Miss Anderson graduated with a degree in History from the University of Alabama and a degree in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a member of the Greater Birmingham Alumnae Group of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Mr. Parrish is the grandson of the late Mr. Judson S. Norrell, Sr., the late Mrs. Mary Louise Taylor Norrell and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Parrish, all of Montgomery, Alabama. The groom is a graduate of Prattville High School and the University of Alabama. He is employed with CBIZ/Medical Management Professionals as Director of Operations for the Southeast Region. The wedding is planned for November 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Kids rule eatery's kitchen for event Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:53:00 CST
The words "healthy" and "tasty" can describe one meal in the same sentence.

Death penalty opponents share stories Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:00 CST
Shirley Cochran fought back tears as she made her way to the podium.

Students court real feel in mock trials Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:04:00 CST
The fake injury was called "Game Keeper's Thumb" and teenagers from around Alabama spent the weekend arguing for and against a finding of "negligence" involving the manufacturer of a hand-held electronic device.

Walgreens tour winds down Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:04:00 CST
Montgomery residents had the opportunity to get free health screenings at local Walgreen's Sunday as part of a national take care of health tour.

Moods set the tone for benefactor's memorial show Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:00 CST
In a program dedicated to the memory of musician and benefactor David S. Bowman, the Montgomery Chamber Music Organization presented its second concert of the season recently at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

Harriot II nearly ready for business Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:00 CST
Montgomery's new riverboat may be ready for cruise passengers next month.

City gets grant to enforce traffic laws Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:12:00 CST
The city of Montgomery has been awarded a grant to enforce speeding and seat belt laws and reduce DUIs.

Adoption month commemorated today Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:13:00 CST
Social workers, adoptive parents and adopted children will watch as Montgomery's Mayor commemorates National Adoption Month by signing a proclamation today at 10 a.m. and then participate in a balloon release.

Camera Club featured in gallery exhibit Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:12:00 CST
Alabama State University's Department of Visual Arts will host an exhibit featuring prints by members of the Capital City Camera Club through Nov. 25 in the Warren Britt Gallery.

Racing for more than a cure Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:41:00 CST
I am not invincible.

NOVEMBER SURPRISE LSU down; MSU, Auburn to go Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:50:00 CST
One down, two to go.

Tide, Red Raiders pull away in poll Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:19:00 CST
NEW YORK -- No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas Tech strengthened their hold on the top spots in The Associated Press college football poll, while Penn State slipped to the back of the one-loss pack Sunday.

Tuberville: Georgia, Tide weeks 'fun time' Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:20:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tommy Tuberville was solemn Sunday as he patrolled the hallways where assistants formulated their game plans for Georgia.

ASU's Barlow fires 2 assistants Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:52:00 CST
A day after his team's worst offensive performance of the season, Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow has fired offensive coordinator Ben Noonan and offensive line coach Eric Schnupp, leaving the second-year coach searching for his third offensive coordinator.

Opelika's McCracken goes into Lions' den Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:18:00 CST
Opelika head football coach Spence McCracken's retirement plans may be on hold.

Mike LoprestiIt's November, and the BCS craziness now is in full swing Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:17:00 CST
BATON ROUGE, La. -- As Pete Carroll was saying after USC's defense had garroted another opponent:

Sports briefsAlabama-Mississippi State at night; AU-Georgia on Raycom Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:17:00 CST
Top-ranked Alabama and Mississippi State will meet in a prime-time game televised by ESPN. The Auburn-Georgia game will be regionally televised by Raycom Sports.

LOCAL GOLF: Bryan makes hole-in-one at Lagoon Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:11:00 CST
Lagoon Park's own Bobby Bryan made a hole-in-one over the weekend. Using a 4 hybrid, Bryan aced the 190-yard No. 16 at Lagoon. He was playing with his normal group of guys: Tom Mendez, Regi Corliss and Kevin Maddox. RULE OF THE WEEK

College football notebookJohnson's defense earns national award Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:19:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama senior safety Rashad Johnson has been named the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week after a school-record tying three interceptions in the top-ranked Crimson Tide's 27-21 overtime victory over LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Tide passes test in Baton Rouge Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:40:00 CST
BATON ROUGE, La. -- For 60 minutes, Alabama played a lot like the Alabama of recent memory. There were fumbles, stumbles and bumbles from a team that entered the game ranked No. 1 in the nation but rarely looked like it.

Veteran's family follows in military tradition Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:33:00 CST
GREENSBORO -- Ala bama has many patriotic families, but one that has to be at or near the top of the list are the Lees of Hale County. Not only do they love all things red, white and blue, they're also one big Marine family who proudly wear their globe and anchor insignia whenever possible.

Official: Spending in Alabama judicial race 'obscene' Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:32:00 CST
The president of the American Bar Association says enormously expensive judicial races, like this year's $5 million slugfest for a Supreme Court seat in his home state of Alabama, threaten the public's confidence in the judicial system.

White House ritual in full swing Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:33:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Nearly 8,000 jobs waiting to be filled. Empty file drawers. Missing computer hard drives. Even furniture piled in the hallways.

Teen helps troops connect with their families Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:23:00 CST
A teenage girl's neighbor deployed for the first year of his daughter's life, and when he came back, the little girl didn't know him.

TVA profits benefit states Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:22:00 CST
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Consumers may be hurting, but those higher electric rates from the Tennessee Valley Authority will end up helping their state and local governments.

CrossFit training punishingly effective Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:21:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Richard Rigor clicked his stopwatch and told three clients that the 18-minute Fight Gone Bad workout had ended.

Troy to host trauma council Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:25:00 CST
Troy University will host the initial Regional Trauma Advisory Council meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Trojan Center. The meeting is for Trauma Region 5, which currently includes the River Region and 17 other counties.

ESPN football analyst to speak Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:24:00 CST
MOBILE -- A college football analyst and columnist for ESPN and ESPNews will speaking to the members of the Cellural South 1st and 10 Club today at 5:30 a.m. at the Heron Lakes Country Club.

Sheriff says no staff for expanded jail Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:25:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale said an $11.5 million expansion of the county jail in Bessemer will sit empty because he doesn't have enough deputies to staff the new floor designed for 170 inmates.

US Steel delays Black Belt plant Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:24:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- U.S. Steel Corp. officials have confirmed a delay in plans for a $450 million plant in Alabama's Black Belt.

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