News 2008-11-16 Andanh.com

Bright receives call from Obama Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:25:00 CST
During his campaign for Congress, Mayor Bobby Bright said he was looking forward to working with whomever the new president would be. Now, the new president has said he is looking forward to working with Bright.

Bishop's message inspires crowd Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:21:00 CST
Parishioners filled every seat in the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on East Patton Avenue and all eyes were on their new bishop.

Online class growth exceeds increase on campus, study says Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:01:00 CST
Enrollment in online college courses is booming, according to a study by an education research group.

Airport asked to bring back above-ground fuel, gas tanks Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:01:00 CST
A Montgomery Regional Airport committee took a look at lifting a decade-old ban of private fuel tanks.

VA gets deed for 4th veterans home Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:02:00 CST
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs formally received the property deed for the state's fourth veterans home from the St. Clair County Economic and Development Council.

Salvation Army needs holiday volunteers Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST
The Salvation Army "Center Of Hope" Homeless Shelter will prepare and serve meals to their homeless or shut-in neighbors on Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, Nov. 27.

Allstate Beverage Co. to merge this year Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST
MOBILE -- Beer distributor Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC plans to merge with Montgomery-based Allstate Beverage Co. by the end of this year.

Lions overwhelm Opelika Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:24:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Prattville and Opelika have had some tight battles in recent years. Friday night wasn't one of them.

Kodi and Co. must run with the Dogs Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:24:00 CST
AUBURN -- Though he grew up in suburban Atlanta and played for a high-school team called the Bulldogs, Tristan Davis has never given in to the pressure to love Georgia.

Carver rumbles past Briarwood Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:45:00 CST
G.W. Carver running back Andrew Pitts looked more relieved than happy late Friday night.

Tide concentrating on Croom's crew Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:57:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- For the past two years, Alabama has entered its game with Mississippi State as a prohibitive favorite, only to find itself whipped physically at the point of attack.

Auburn attack too much for Wetumpka Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:43:00 CST
AUBURN -- Wetumpka never had a chance.

LSU game a homecoming for Trojan trio Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CST
TROY -- Jorrick Calvin arrived on Troy's campus to find two of his new teammates already had schemed against him.

College basketballAuburn runs away late with season-opening win Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:43:00 CST
AUBURN -- Korvotney Barber tied a career high with 22 points to lead Auburn to a 75-60 victory over Missouri State before 5,148 in Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum Friday in the season opener for both teams.

Hawks regain winning attitude Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:01:00 CST
If Huntingdon wins a conference championship today at LaGrange, the Hawks may have an extra person they need to carry off the field.

AISA PLAYOFFS: Edgewood gets by error-prone Shelby Academy Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:07:00 CST
ELMORE -- Through three quarters Friday night, Edgewood Academy did everything it possibly could to make a game of its Class AA semifinals matchup with Shelby Academy.

Eagles expect the unexpected on trip north Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:02:00 CST
When building a football program from the ground up, nothing can be taken for granted. Every move, no matter how seemingly insignificant, has to be addressed and planned. From the first plane trip as a team to the first time playing at night, it's all new.

Campaigning turns into a business design Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:41:00 CST
Michelle Browder has had a busy year.

Cousin's cancer inspires youngster Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:48:00 CST
Jacob Myrick is 8 years old. His cousin, Logan, is 7 years old.

Rain washes away Cardboard City Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:49:00 CST
Teenagers given a chance to learn more about how the homeless cope with everyday living got an unexpected "bonus" early Saturday when a downpour destroyed their "Cardboard City."

New pastor vows to follow mentor's vision Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:50:00 CST
Eric Galbreath will step into the pulpit as the pastor of Hall Street Baptist Church for the first time this morning. He believes it's exactly where God wants him.

With help from groups, Brantwood court sees first practice Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:51:00 CST
Youngsters at the Brantwood Children's Home learned how to play tennis Saturday morning -- thanks to the Montgomery Rotary Club and Alabama State University.

Festival of lights happily melds traditional, contemporary artistry Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:52:00 CST
The auditorium stage at Auburn Montgomery's Goodwyn Hall came alive Saturday night with lights, colorful clothing, and an array of performers displaying traditional and contemporary Indian art forms.

Youth teams converge for afternoon of football fun Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:53:00 CST
Win or lose, every football player left Cramton Bowl with a trophy Saturday night.

Volunteer opportunities Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:00:00 CST
For information on these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer and Information Center at 264-4636, extension 1, or go to www.clickvic.org.

New Books at Area Libraries Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:54:00 CST
The following books were added to area library shelves this week:

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