Mississippi Early Signing Period Update Nov 20, 2008
In past years very few Magnolia State seniors have signed early, but this year has seen an increase in early signing activity as six boys and three girls in the Class of 2009 have chosen to take advantage of the early signing period. They are. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notebooking the SEC West Nov 20, 2008
"Putting that 57 percent in perspective, Ohio is next-to-last but still has cashed in 64 percent of the time.Oklahoma, Stanford, Miami and Pittsburgh are all converting 95 percent of their red zone chances into points.LSU:@ The Tigers and Arkansas play each year for the Golden Boot. Now, LSU and Mississippi will play for a trophy.The student bodies of the two schools have voted to name the LSU-Ole Miss game the Magnolia Bowl. Saturday's game at Tiger Stadium will be the first in the series with... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Police briefs: Angry wife beats woman, accuses her of affair Nov 20, 2008
A 55-year-old Magnolia Avenue woman told Cabral she went out to walk her dog with a male acquaintance, who gave her a ride home in his car. As he pulled up outside her home, the acquaintance s wife allegedly opened the door and pulled the victim from the car. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
CalTrans Plans Road Closures Nov 20, 2008
Motorists traveling in the city of Santee on State Route 67 Wednesday night and Thursday night, Nov. 20, will be detoured to Magnolia Avenue from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to Caltrans. Motorists heading southbound on SR-67 will exit the freeway at Woodside Avenue and follow the detour to Magnolia Avenue, then re-enter the freeway from Bradley Avenue. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Only one left Nov 20, 2008
Four days after completing the schools first 28-point comeback, the Tigers are preparing for the first ever Magnolia Bowl against Ole Miss. But at the same time many LSU players will be preparing for their final game in Tiger Stadium. (TigerRag.com)
Livestock Facility Siting Review Board to Meet Nov. 21 Nov 20, 2008
In the Larson Acres, Inc. v. Town of Magnolia, Docket No. 07-L-01, Cheryl Daniels, LFSRB attorney, will give the board an update on this case that is currently in the circuit court. LFSRB Chair Jim Holte will lead the board in its discussion of the status of the Van Dyke v. Racine County, Docket No. 08-L-02 case. (Agri-View, WI)
Magic Johnson Voices Support for @15 Nov 20, 2008
The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $40 billion annual revenueand includes brands such asBest Buy, Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star, Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales Kitchen and BathCenters, The Phone House and Speakeasy. Approximately 165,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers throughretail locations, multiple... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ScoutTV: Cameron Lawrence, Class of 2009 Nov 19, 2008
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Nov 19, 2008 Magnolia Heights School (Senatobia, MS) senior running back/defensive back Cameron Lawrence (6-2, 190), a Mississippi State commitment, is highlighted in this 2008 ScoutTV video presentation. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
Washington playing big on offense and defense Nov 19, 2008
Magnolia fullback Arnold Nevarez ran for 117 yards and Sean McKeown scored on two touchdown runs as the Bulldogs, the second-place finishers in 18-4A, advanced to the area round with a 26-14 victory over Buda Hays. Magnolia plays Nederland this week. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Local Cable Ad Sales Nov 19, 2008
Media Storm has recently run DirecTV iTV campaigns for clients Food Network, HGTV, SPEED, WE tv, NFL Network and Magnolia Pictures. Cable operators and vendors love to pump up advanced advertising as The Next Big Thing for the industry, according to Alan Breznick, an analyst with Light Reading. (Multichannel News)
Black, gold and proud Nov 19, 2008
As the Golden Tornado put together their game plan for their second round play-off game versus the Magnolia Blue Eagles this week; every business in Keyser has been officially challenged by the Stray Cat Wing Shack employees to show their spirit by decorating their storefronts in all things Tornado. Whitlock is so serious about this project that she personally called over two dozen businesses on Monday morning and had attained a participation rate of nearly 100% and those business that were not... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Some guilty may go free due to evidence problems says NOPD Chief Nov 19, 2008
Riley admitted that all the evidence stored by police has been moved at least once, back on September 1, 2008, from NOPD trailers off of Jeff Davis Parkway to a new warehouse on Magnolia Street. There were contactors that were involved. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Votes canvassed, election tally amended Nov 19, 2008
Commissioners agreed to close and abandon Ocean Drive between Blocks 8 and 9, Mallory s First Addition to Magnolia Beach subdivision in Calhoun County. Mostly the abandoned area exists only on the plat. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Jump Start Holiday Home Theater with Mitsubishi Projector Rebate Promotions Nov 19, 2008
This new projector is available only at selected retail outlets such as Best Buys Magnolia Home Theater stores or through authorized Mitsubishi dealers. Mitsubishis limited warranty coverage applies only to products purchased from authorized resellers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SO CLOSE -- Brenham comes within single point of state Nov 18, 2008
The Brenham High School volleyball team watches as Magnolia is awarded the Class 4A Region III championship trophy Saturday at the Don Cook Community Coliseum in Houston. Magnolia defeated Brenham in five games ... Magnolia, which split a pair of matches with Brenham during the regular season, will represent Region III in the Class 4A state semifinals Thursday after defeating the Cubettes 22-25, 25-14, 18-25, 27-25, 15-7 Saturday at the Don Cook Community Coliseum. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Pizza restaurant coming to Magnolia Hotel Nov 18, 2008
My Pizza Peel will open on the south side of Magnolia Hotel, 818 17th St. ... The 246-room, 13-story boutique Magnolia Hotel occupies the former American National Bank building, which was built in 1910. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mark Cuban Charged with Insider Trading Nov 18, 2008
Magnolia Pictures, the theatrical and home entertainment distribution company that he co-owns through the company 2929 Entertainment, released the documentary "Enron: Smartest Guys in the Room.". He also is the majority partner in ShareSleuth. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Once upon a time ... Nov 18, 2008
Magnolia Pancake Haus and all Cowboy Cleaners locations are selling a special collection of children s stories on CD during the holiday season called Bexar Tales. The stories are narrated by some of the city s community leaders, including Judge Susan Reed telling the story of The Three Little Pigs ; The Lion and the Mouse read by Gordon Hartman; The Three Little Kittens read by Diana Barrios-Trevino; and Little Red Riding Hood read by Brent Boller and Elizabeth Ruiz. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nutt impressed by familiar-looking Tigers Nov 18, 2008
Houston Nutt will get his first taste of the LSU-Ole Miss rivalry, now dubbed the Magnolia Bowl, Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Nutt, who spent the previous decade at Arkansas, didn't have to watch much of LSU's film to know what to expect. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Magnolias are truly a tree to symbolize the Old South Nov 18, 2008
CANDACE BRIDGEWATER/Nassau County Extension ServiceCommunity Volunteer Van Dyke Walker (from left) and Master Gardeners Joanne Roach, Carol Ann Atwood and Ginny Grupe plant a "Little Gem" magnolia in January at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee ... Do you, like me, immediately picture the stately magnolia with its profusion of creamy white blossoms scenting the air, perhaps with Spanish moss gently draping from its limbs ... You might then be surprised to learn that fossil remains... (Florida Times-Union)
Thankful for season of warm memories, traditions Nov 17, 2008
Each morning the bird bath my mom and dad gave me one long ago Christmas, fills up with yellow leaves that have fallen from the tulip magnolia. Most mornings I scoop them out, but the little warblers and house wrens don t much care either way. (New Iberia, LA)
Area Round Sites & Locations Class 5A-2A Nov 17, 2008
Magnolia (7-3) vs. Nederland (5-4), 1 p.m. Saturday Moorhead Stadium, Conroe. Houston Westbury (8-1) vs. Friendswood (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday Galena Park ISD Stadium, Galena Park. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Dems will shape Miss. judiciary makeup Nov 17, 2008
The Magnolia Bar Association, a trade organization of black lawyers, and other groups say too few black judges are on Mississippi's federal bench ... Carlton Reeves, a former president of the Magnolia Bar Association, could be on a short list of candidates for the U.S. District Court opening. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Nov. 16) Nov 16, 2008
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Nov. 16) - The Boston Globe. (Boston Globe)
THEY’RE LEGIT-- For the third straight season, the Cubettes are in the regional championship match Nov 16, 2008
Brenham defeated El Campo 25-10, 25-21, 25-19 to advance to the Region III finals against their primary nemesis this season, Magnolia, which swept Friendswood in their regional semifinal match Friday. Brenham and Magnolia split their regular-season matches this season and as a result had to share the District 18-4A championship ... Magnolia, which is in its first season in Class 4A since dropping down from 5A during the UIL realignment this summer, defeated Brenham in five games the first time... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Chiefs lose Washington in state championship game Nov 16, 2008
The Magnolia Heights Chiefs football team, having won the first round of the playoffs, played the Washington Generals of Greenville for the Academy State AAA, Division 2 Championship, Friday, November 14, at Mississippi College in Clinton. The Chiefs lost to Washington 26-7. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Agenda: November 16 - 22 Nov 16, 2008
50 OF FUNKirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art: 20Watch ice skaters at Rockefeller Center: 0Caeser salad with chicken from Au Bon Pain: 10Cupcake from Magnolia Bakery: 3Grande coffee from Starbucks: 2Street Shop for a pink scarf and bangles: 12. 50. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Richard LeBlanc Nov 15, 2008
The family wants to express special thanks and gratitude to the staff at Magnolia Gardens assisted living in Abbeville. Mr. Richard really enjoyed his time surrounded by such caring staff and fellow residents. (New Iberia, LA)
Grubbs Ford Lincoln Mercury closing today Nov 15, 2008
Grubbs dealership in Columbia is one of the higher performing dealerships in the state of Mississippi, ranking among the top 25 in the Magnolia state in sales. Its all about location, he said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Cubettes put state dreams on the line -- BHS must win twice in two days to reach state Nov 15, 2008
Magnolia, which shared this season s District 18-4A championship with Brenham after the teams split their two regular-season meetings, meets Friendswood in the other regional semifinal game ... The regional semifinal match against El Campo will be played at 6 p.m. today, with Magnolia and Friendswood playing their semifinal match immediately afterward. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Winder, near Athens, Ga. Nov 15, 2008
Magnolia Place Restaurant. Southern-style buffet with don t-miss desserts: peach cobbler, peanut butter pie, banana pudding and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Josh Pahigian Nov 15, 2008
ESPN - Off to college: What name's got game. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Lavish exhibit mirrors bygone era of unbridled luxury Nov 15, 2008
You can almost smell the flowers in Tiffany s stained glass Magnolia Window (another favorite), which comes from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is shown for the first time. Lalique adds a streak of morbidity to his jewelry designs with Necklace with Insect Women and Black Swans and Pendant with Serpents, in which intertwining snakes clasp pearls in their fangs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Teen tarts, sleeping nubiles -- and Harry Nov 15, 2008
Here's the trailer from Magnolia Pictures. My review continues below. (Salon)
Maroon & White day for Byrd's baseball signing Nov 14, 2008
Columbia at South Pike: Wildcats scratch out a victory in Magnolia ... In other Magnolia State action, Jackson State over Alabama A2, Prairie View over Alcorn State 18-6, Arkansas-Pine Bluff over Valley State 28-17, Millsaps over Birmingham Southern 30-14, Mississippi College over Texas-Lutheran 21-10 and Union (Ky. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
NOPD chief admits cash is missing Nov 14, 2008
Officers with the evidence and property room will also complete an inventory of all evidence held by the NOPD as part of a move to new quarters on Magnolia Street, Riley said ... Riley said the department is planning new security measures, such as video cameras, at the new property building at 1116 Magnolia St. The department opened that facility after Hurricane Gustav, he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
File details Langston's role in other investigation Nov 14, 2008
This medical condition was diagnosed at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after Langston had a heart catheterization and learned he had two blockages. The court document apparently was to be sealed - that is, kept secret from the public - but somehow it was posted on a Web site that contains other court documents. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
NOPD searches for missing cash from evidence room Nov 14, 2008
NOPD officials hope to find the money was lost and not stolen in the move of evidence from criminal court to the trailers on Jefferson Davis Parkway to their newest home on Magnolia Street. That money could possibly be in another envelope, Riley said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
IHL board taps Keenum for MSU prez Nov 13, 2008
Watson and Tom Meredith quit after state Auditor Stacey Pickering charged Watson with misusing public funds and employees to plant magnolia trees at Meredith s home last year. Keenum is seen as the favorite among MSU alumni and has been mentioned as a presidential prospect for several years. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Russell Sandbothe Nov 13, 2008
Mary Wright of Magnolia, Texas, and Bonnie Ferguson of Independence, Mo. and four grandchildren. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
B&B is also a working farm in Hot Springs, N.C. Nov 13, 2008
Martha s at Mountain Magnolia Inn ... Located in the historic Mountain Magnolia Inn, Hot Springs, N.C. 828-622-3543. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Cubettes eliminate district rival -- Brenham beats Montgomery for third time to advance to semis Nov 13, 2008
Magnolia, which shared the District 18-4A championship with Brenham, will play in the other regional semifinal match on Friday when it plays Friendswood in the match immediately following Brenham s at the Don Coleman Coliseum ... Brenham and Magnolia split their two regular-season meetings. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Start spreading the news Nov 13, 2008
Oh, check out the Magnolia Bakery for the best cupcakes, too. LOL We took the taxis everywhere because the children were with us and I didn't want them to ride the subways, but if it were just my husband and I, we probably would have. (Florida Today)
Region III 4A D1 Insider (Bi-District) Nov 13, 2008
Buda Hays Consolidated (7-3) vs. Magnolia (6-3) ... The Magnolia Bulldogs were the 2nd place team in 18-4A this year ... Magnolia by 7 Ahmards take: Buda hays by 10. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Collaborative works of art Nov 13, 2008
It makes a great holiday treat and is now available for purchase at the Magnolia Pancake Haus and all Cowboy Cleaners locations. For more information about Family Service Association, visit www. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hamilton native chiropractors bring new technologies to the North Shore Nov 13, 2008
In addition to practicing in Hamilton, Dr. Brooks is the head chiropractor with Sargent Goodchild of Active Healing in Magnolia ... Sergent L. Goodchild, Jr. and Active Healing are located at 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, 978-525-3608; visit online at activehealing. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Notre Dame Signs Four To National Letters Of Intent Nov 13, 2008
He also led his team to the title at the Magnolia Tournament. As a sophomore, he netted 16. (Und.com)
Softball Announces Early Signings Nov 13, 2008
The Magnolia, Texas, native is a three-year starter at shortstop for her high school squad. She was a First-Team All-District 18-4A selection as a junior in 2008 and also earned the Golden Glove award that season. (Sfajacks.com)
Retention Ponds In Central Due For Upgrade Nov 13, 2008
Current Conditions 44. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Cubs determined to avoid early exit -- Coach West motivated by last season’s bi-district loss Nov 12, 2008
Brenham lost its first two games of the season, and finished third in its district behind Huntsville and Magnolia, both of which went into the Class 4A Division I bracket. The Cubs built momentum during district, and are now hoping to carry that into the postseason. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Notes: A thousand-mile journey ends at Magic Kingdom Nov 12, 2008
(AP) -D.J. Gregory walked up the 18th fairway on the Magnolia Course at Disney and completed his mission of walking every hole of every round every week on the PGA Tour this year. Gregory is a 30-year-old with cerebral palsy who was given little hope of ever walking. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Love moves into Hall of Fame picture Nov 12, 2008
He nearly choked up behind the 18th green of the Magnolia Course at Disney for so many reasons. Love is 44, and while he still looks and feels much younger, it is an age when players naturally wonder if their last victory is behind them. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Veterans Day ceremony in Jackson Nov 12, 2008
Greg Jenson/The Clarion-Ledger staff Photographer Daughter of American Revolution Magnolia State Chapter member Bea Berry (left) observes the playing of Taps by Christopher Washington of the Mississippi National Guard's 41st Army Band Tuesday at the Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in downtown Jackson. Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard, Maj. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Funerals today Nov 12, 2008
Christopher, Cugette "Jet" Barr, 83, of Warner Robins; 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, entombment in Magnolia Park Cemetery; Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Warner Robins, has charge of arrangements. Crowe, Harry L., 63, of Bogart; 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home, interment in Evergreen Memorial Park; Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LCSD to begin seeking SACS accreditation for all schools Nov 11, 2008
- Accepted a 275,046 bid from the Magnolia State company to construct 760 additional seats at the Caledonia High School and New Hope High School football stadiums. The seating additions will be completed by the beginning of the next football season. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Larry Patten Nov 11, 2008
Patten is survived by daughters Billy Jo (Steve) Thompson of Harlan, Lisa Patten of Council Bluffs and Diane (Brian) Baxter of Harlan; mother Marlis Patten of Harlan; brothers Steven Patten of Harlan, Garry Patten of Magnolia, Texas, Ronald (Gena) Patten of Conroe, Texas and Danny (Faye) Patten of Earling; sister Jane (Dennis) Olson of Des Moines; former wife Tami Patten of Harlan; and 10 grandchildren. The Harlan Tribune 2008. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
McMillan: It's About Building Bridges Nov 11, 2008
McMillan said his first inspiration in life was his mother, Ethel Magnolia, now 86. She showed me you can accomplish anything if you re willing to work. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Volunteer groups plant trees Sunday Nov 11, 2008
Japanese snowbells with a thick, straight trunk topped with leafless branches full of red berries, delicate looking Japanese maples, a Chinese dogwood placed near the pavilion, a magnolia, balding cypress, paperbark maple, evergreens and other trees now dot the park, recorded in a master plan developed by Hoffman and Hunter. Rather than a shotgun approach, we wanted a master plan, a plan that looks into the future, Pribyl said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Veterans Day Observance Tuesday in Village Nov 11, 2008
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the Pinehurst Village Assembly Hall on the village government campus at 395 Magnolia Road, off Rattlesnake Trail. This traditional ceremony is hosted by the Sandhills Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and supported by the local Detachment 1001 of the U.S. Marine Corps League, as well as the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign War Post 7318. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Legion rejoices Nov 11, 2008
The Magnolia Avenue structure was heavily damaged Dec. 17 in an explosion and fire sparked by an unfortunate accident when a delivery truck snagged powerlines connected to the legion. The branch opted to use and improve its existing 1970 building rather than tear it down or relocate. (Kings County Record)
Love wins final PGA Tour event Nov 10, 2008
Davis Love III during the final round at the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney Magnolia Course ... Love scrambled for pars on the final two holes, including a tough bunker shot to 3 feet on the 18th, to hold off a late charge from Gainey, who shot 30 on the back nine of the Magnolia Course and closed with a 64 ... Davis Love III during the final round at the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney Magnolia Course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boll weevils near extinction in Mississippi Nov 10, 2008
When boll weevil eradication began in the Magnolia State, the Mississippi Boll Weevil Management Corp. divided the state into five regions. When eradication efforts began, farmers were assessed as much as $24 per acre for program expenses. (Anchorage Daily News)
Class 5A-2A Playoff Dates and Locations Nov 10, 2008
(7-3) vs. Magnolia (6-3), 7:30pm Friday Shelton Stadium, Buda. Houston King (7-2) vs. Nederland (4-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday Bronco Stadium, Dayton. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Prep football, college football, NFL Nov 10, 2008
Magnolia Course, 7,516; par 72Palm Course, 7,010; par 72FinalDavis Love III, $828,000 66-69-64-64263Tommy Gainey, $496,800 68-66-66-64264Scott Verplank, $266,800 64-64-69-71268Steve Marino, $266,800 65-66-66-71268Joe Durant, $184,000 68-68-68-65269Kevin Streelman, $154,100 64-69-69-68270Troy Matteson, $154,100 63-68-69-70270Scott Sterling, $154,100 70-63-66-71270Michael Allen, $133,400 70-67-68-67272Chris Stroud, $101,967 70-68-66-69273Bob Estes, $101,967 70-63-71-69273Cameron... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A return trip Nov 10, 2008
By Staff WriterDate: Nov 9, 2008 With the gulf coast turning out some of the Magnolia State's top talent, the Tiger coaching staff is heading to south Mississippi once again, this time after 2010 offensive tackle Wes Rea. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
