Fans Behaving Badly Nov 14, 2009
But University of Alabama officials couldn't produce a single number for Bryant-Denny Stadium. 21st-Century Crowd Control. (ESPN -- College Football)
Steve Richard Wins "Best New Artist" at the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM Awards) Oct 27, 2009
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John Brown's complex legacy still divides Oct 18, 2009
It was on those trips that Brown connected with six leading figures of the abolition movement, men who would finance his plans to create not an underground railroad, but an armed highway on which to move slaves from camp to camp along the ridge of mountains running from Alabama to New York. There were 100,000 rifles at the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Va. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Daily TV and radio guide Oct 17, 2009
A greenhorn Brooklyn lawyer (Joe Pesci) defends his cousin in Alabama. R (1992). (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 13, 2009
Hounddog midnight (SHO) The life of an abused young girl (Dakota Fanning) in late 1950s Alabama. R (2007). (Boston Globe)
Gospel singers stick to message Sep 22, 2009
The Blind Boys of Alabama, a five-time Grammy Award winning gospel group, will perform at 7 tonight at the Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre at Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way ... The Blind Boys formed in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind ... THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA: 7 p.m., Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $20; ASU students, faculty and staff free with JagCard; (706) 667-4100. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Progress moving along at Country Crossing Sep 4, 2009
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:26 PM EST Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:26 PM EST. Posted by: Daniel Curtis. (WSJA.com, AL)
Aldean's all right Aug 20, 2009
" Aldean listened to both rock and country while growing up and playing baseball. His success has enabled him to sing with a few music heroes, including former Alabama singer Randy Owen. They sing Alabama's "My Home's in Alabama" as a bonus cut on "Wide Open. " "I remember going to watch Alabama in concert when I was 6 years old," Aldean said. "Never in a million years did I think I'd be performing with those guys. (Erie Times-News, PA)
TOUGH COMPETITION Jun 3, 2009
Did practice help the foes of Alabama, Nebraska or Oklahoma in the days of Bryant, Osborne and Switzer ... I ve been watching and admiring this offense ever since Erk decided to use it at Georgia Southern - and if they had a Tracy Hamm running it, I d be very afraid but they don t. By the way, this ain t the offense that Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas ran all those years back - which, by the way if it were so unbeatable, then why did they quit it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 16, 2009
POETRY HONOR: Janet Lombard of Athens has been awarded the Third Place Prize in the Alabama State Poetry Society s spring contest, Search for the Inexplicable. HABITAT FORMING: The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre recently donated $430 to the Barrow County Habitat for Humanity from the ticket sales of their production of God s Favorite. (Athens Banner-Herald)
May 1-15, 2009, Obituaries May 16, 2009
Jeffery Allen Clayton of Chattanooga, Virginia Jean Clayton of Florida, Christopher Allen Clayton, Anthony Carbine, both of Chickamauga, Michael Hutcheson of Alabama; siblings, Ronnie Clayton of Chattanooga Willard Clayton of East Ridge, Tenn. Connie Clayton of Harrison, Tenn. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Bucknell Men's Golf Tees Off Thursday in NCAA Regionals May 13, 2009
Those 14 teams will be joined by five individuals: Mike Van Sickle of Marquette, Sebastian MacLean of Xavier, Trey Bowling of Eastern Kentucky, Tyler Duncan of Purdue and John Montgomery of Alabama State. This year there will be six 54-hole regional tournaments, with the top five teams and the low individual not on one of those qualifying teams advancing to the NCAA Championship May 26-30 at The Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. (Bucknellbison.com)
Church roundup Apr 17, 2009
Elder Reginald Mann from Mission with a Vision in Alabaster Alabama, will be the guest speaker. (706) 613-5900. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Relay Opening Ceremony To Feature Auction Items Apr 15, 2009
The first item is a hanging hammock chair that has been personally signed by Randy Owen, the lead vocalist from the group Alabama. He has been with Alabama for 28 years ... Alabama s most memorable hits include, Feels so Right , She and I, Tennessee River, Angels Among Us, Love in the First Degree, Mountain Music, The Closer You Get, Dixieland Delight, and countless other Southern rock country favorites. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
ACM Awards recap: Carrie Underwood's huge dress is my 'Academy' Idol Apr 6, 2009
If Chesney had won, he would have tied Alabama for most wins in a row. Simon Cowell's favorite country princess became only the seventh female act to win entertainer of the year, putting her alongside Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and the Dixie Chicks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Will Chesney Maintain Reign At ACMs? Apr 4, 2009
(CBS/ AP) If Kenny Chesney wins Entertainer of the Year at the Sunday, it will be his fifth consecutive win, which will tie him with Alabama for the most consecutive wins in the category. He's up against Brad Paisley, George Strait, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. (CBS News)
Transgender wife gets 4 years in man's death Mar 21, 2009
Having passed his gun safety course, Owen Hassett joins his father on a gun range in Alabama and experiences firsthand the power of a firearm. Join the discussion. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Paisley Leads Way Among ACM Nominees Feb 12, 2009
If Chesney wins Entertainer of the Year, it will be his fifth consecutive win, which will tie Alabama for the most consecutive wins in this category. Jamey Johnson received four nominations, including Top New Male Vocalist, Single Record of the Year and as an artist and composer for Song of the Year for "In Color." This is the first time Johnson has been nominated as an artist. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Looking Back Feb 12, 2009
Mrs. Rose Sleichter and son, Robert, returned home Sunday from Harvest, Alabama where they spent six weeks with her daughter, Miriam and family. Kalona Kubs Corner Kalona High School Honor Roll The students listed below have maintained a B average for the first semester of school. (Kalona News, IA)
Taylor Swift, David Archuleta have new CDs Feb 7, 2009
Randy Owen, One on OneFormer Alabama lead singer Randy Owens solo debut walks a fine line that will please both Alabama faithful and new fans. Owen, who wrote or co-wrote seven of the albums 11 cuts, and producer John Rich have found a way to create an album that is familiar and refreshing. (MSNBC -- Music)