Rev. Abraham L. Woods Jr., 80; civil rights pioneer and leader in Birmingham, Ala. Nov 15, 2008
"Abraham Lincoln Woods Jr. was born in Birmingham, one of 11 children of the Rev. Abraham Woods Sr. and the former Maggie Wallace.Rev. Woods attended Morehouse with King in the late 1940s.He later received a bachelor's degree in theology from Birmingham Baptist College; a bachelor's in sociology from Miles College, in Birmingham; and a master's in American history from the University of Alabama.In the 1950s, he helped organize voter registration drives in Alabama. And then, in the spring of... (Boston Globe)
Women's Basketball To Open Regular Season Friday At Jacksonville State Nov 14, 2008
JSU won its lone exhibition game, defeating Miles College, 102-62, on Nov. 3. Jolie Efezokhae led the Gamecocks with 33 points. (Samfordsports.com)
Woman becomes groundbreaker on the gridiron Oct 5, 2008
After she moved to Lithonia in 2006, she began attending SIAC training camps at Miles College in Birmingham. Norman learned about Brunson during a phone call from a former colleague who d seen her officiate games in Florida and knew she was moving to metro Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NASA Hosts Hispanic Youth Conference Oct 3, 2008
The 2008 youth conference theme is "Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation." The event is sponsored by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville; the "Mi Futuro" (My Future) programs at Miles College in Birmingham, Ala. and Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (NASA Watch)
HBCU notebook (Sept.24) Sep 25, 2008
This is a mark achieved by eight other coaches at HBCU schools, five of whom are in the College Football Hall of Fame (including former Rattlers head coach Billy Joe, who is now coaching at Miles College). In addition, he could become only the eighth all-time Division I FCS coach to reach 200 victories, joining legendary mentors like Grambling State's Eddie Robinson, Delaware's Tubby Raymond, Billy Joe and Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who started his coaching career at Youngstown State. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Lyman Ward faces tough road with new coach, schedule Aug 8, 2008
As well as the wide receivers coach, head track and field coach and assistant strength coach for Miles College, and defensive coordinator/linebackers and running backs coach for Greenville High School in Greenville, GA.. Before joining Lyman Ward, he served as the linebackers coach for Pike County High School in Zebulon, GA.. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Making a difference Jul 26, 2008
Miles College in Fairfield, Ala. Paine College in Augusta, Ga. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
South wins sloppy slugfest Jul 22, 2008
Whetstone, who is considering walking on to the Miles College football team, didn t go unnoticed during the game. He recorded the first sack of the game and almost had another one, according to McCombs. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Division II ADA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors to Two-Year Terms Jul 13, 2008
The following directors of athletics were elected to serve on the Board of Directors - Jack Bishop, Central Washington University; Andy Carter, Newberry College; Theresa Check, Central State University; Rick Cole, Dowling College; Mark Corino, Caldwell College; Howard Gauthier, California State University Monterey Bay; Gary Hall, Barton College; Jim Harris, University of Alabama Huntsville; Ralph Hill, Davis s College; Dexter Irvin, Dixie State College of Utah; Jim Jackson, Cameron University;... (Nacda.com)
Family battles horror of wreck that claimed children Jun 24, 2008
The couple's 24-year-old son, Chris, came home from Miles College in Birmingham, Ala. for the summer to help. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Memorial services held for fallen officer May 10, 2008
He attended Pipe School, Brighton High School and Miles College where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He attended his normal classes and seminars that all police officers have to do to keep themselves up to date with the ever-changing law enforcement world. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Wachovia to promote rainy-day fund at Linn Park Apr 22, 2008
Mayor Larry Langford will be the featured speaker in the financial money-savings education forum, along with leaders from Birmingham-Southern College, Miles College, Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Through Wachovia's program, which is designed to help consumers put away more money for a rainy day, for every checkcard transaction, online bill payment or automatic debit authorizations from a checking account, the bank will automatically transfer $1 into the Way2Save... (Birmingham Business Journal)
Larry Langford Apr 22, 2008
Wachovia to promote rainy-day fund at Linn Park - Birmingham Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Heroes Run Rats Out Of Huntington, 54-24 Apr 12, 2008
Charlie Rollins is listed as a linebacker, but the 5-foot-9, 205-pound player out of Miles College stepped in at running back when Perry's arch injury acted up again. He carried four times for seven yards, Perry had four for 11 yards and J. Blakely ran once for four yards, giving the Heroes, one of the AIFA's top rushing teams, a total of 63 yards on the ground. (Goherd.com)
Football Adds Game With Faulkner Apr 11, 2008
The game has been scheduled as a result of a scheduling conflict that caused the cancellation of Samford's originally scheduled Sept. 6 game with Miles College. (Samfordsports.com)
Fairfield getting a jolt from new jobs, residents Mar 15, 2008
But with master plan in hand and renewed interest in the city, not to mention nearby Miles College's proposed $30 million north campus on the old Lloyd Noland hospital site, Roberts said Fairfield is on the rise ... "We have an opportunity to feed off Miles College.". (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Regions donates $500,000 to Miles College's capital campaign Feb 28, 2008
"Miles is honored to have the support and partnership of Regions as we begin the most important era since the founding of our college over 100 years ago," said George T. French Jr., president of Miles College. "The expansion of Miles to the new north campus and our growing student enrollment go hand-in-hand with the generosity of the Birmingham community.". (Birmingham Business Journal)
Baja Fresh, La Salsa to Build Brands through Rewards Network Feb 26, 2008
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Auburn Has Easy Time With Alabama Feb 25, 2008
Hargroves previous high had been 13 points against Miles College of Birmingham. Auburn has been the hard luck team of the Southeastern Conference with huge losses to injury that have left the Tigers with the least numbers of scholarshipped players in the Southeastern Conference and among the fewest in the nation. (BamaMag.com)
Jenny Saturday area sports file Feb 10, 2008
In the first game, Claflin defeated Miles College 23-19 behind a 3-5 effort from Eric Taylor, who swatted 2 home runs. Wesley Platts went 2-3 and John Moody was 2-4. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Claflin baseball falls to Edward Waters Feb 8, 2008
Moses Wagner took the loss for the Panthers (0-2), who will play host to a doubleheader Saturday at Mirmow Field against Miles College. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
List of player signings from Atlanta, south Fulton schools Feb 7, 2008
Justin Chapman LB 5'10" 215, Miles College Alfred Davis DT 6'1" 300, Arkansas. Steven Fowlkes WR 6'6" 215, Tennessee Edward Gosa, IV OLB 6'2" 210, Northeastern University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Photo gallery Feb 7, 2008
With his family behind him - Steven Randerson (father), Zachary Randerson (brother), and Sherylynn Randerson (mother) - Lake Worth High School football player Steven Randerson signs a letter of intent to play football at Miles College Wednesday afternoon in the school's library. Four players committed to play football on the collegiate level on signing day which the team's coach Errick Lowe said was a record for the school. (The Palm Beach Post)
Top area recruits Feb 7, 2008
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. National Signing Day. (The Palm Beach Post)
Huckabee, Obama win Ala. Feb 6, 2008
Tobias Wilson, a 20-year-old football player at predominantly black Miles College in Birmingham, cast his first presidential vote for Obama. "He gives a lot of African-Americans hope," said Wilson. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Candidates Target Alabama in Final Push to the Primary Feb 2, 2008
Clinton will make appearances at Huntsville High School and Miles College in Birmingham. And not to be left out, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will make a stop in Birmingham on Monday. (WSJA.com, AL)
Saturday Presidential Campaign Stops In Alabama Feb 2, 2008
Then he goes to Fairfield for a rally at 12:30 p.m. at the Knox-Windham Gymnasium at Miles College. Feb. 2. (WSJA.com, AL)
Benedict ends Claflin Men's 17-game winning streak Feb 1, 2008
The Panthers travel to Miles College Sunday for a game that is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Football Releases 2008 Schedule Jan 29, 2008
- Home games with three-time defending national champion Appalachian State and cross-town rival Miles College, and a road game at Ole Miss highlight the 2008 Samford football schedule, released on Monday ... The Bulldogs will then play host to Miles College on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. ... 2008 SAMFORD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Aug. 28: West Georgia, 7 p.m. Sept. 6: Miles College, 6 p.m. Sept. 13: at Ole Miss, TBA Sept. 27: at Elon*, TBA Oct. 4: at Western Carolina*, TBA Oct. 11: Appalachian State (Family... (Samfordsports.com)
Claflin off to a fast start Jan 24, 2008
With nine games left, the Pantherettes face a tough schedule that includes Stillman College, Albany State University, and Miles College. To make things even tougher, they've lost freshman forward Britani Martin for the remainder of the season due to academic reasons. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
This German cabbie was taken for a ride Dec 13, 2007
Veteran coach Billy Joe, with more victories than any other football coach at a historically black college other than Eddie Robinson, will be named coach at Miles College, the Birmingham (Ala. News reported. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Dec 12, 2007
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Small state hoop teams roll out to big starts Dec 5, 2007
Next game: Saturday vs. Miles College. Southern Poly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Michigan gets permission to talk to LSU's Miles Nov 29, 2007
Michigan takes step to make Miles next Wolverines coach. By Pat FordeESPN.com (). (ESPN -- College Football News)
Michigan courting LSU's Miles Nov 29, 2007
Michigan allowed to speak with LSUs Miles - College football- msnbc. $7 online stock buys. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Higgins: Miles of emotion Nov 3, 2007
ESPN - Higgins: LSU fans still torn over Saban, Miles - College Football. Higgins: LSU fans still torn over Saban, Miles - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Williams receives 99 years for rape Oct 3, 2007
As a result of the trial at the Houston County Courthouse the teenager has planned to enroll at Miles College in Birmingham and study criminal justice. "Through the trial that's when I realized that's what I want to do," she said. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Eric Moore: SIAC Leaders Showdown In Tuskegee Sep 21, 2007
After being shut out by Valdosta State in their only loss two weeks ago, FVSU fashioned a shut out of its own, knocking off Miles College, 24-0, last week. Quarterback Garret Williams and RB Richard Willis lead the Wildcats offense. (Kpmariners.com)
Eufaulian found guilty of rape Sep 19, 2007
Next year, she will attend Miles College. Now she plans a career in criminal justice. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Eric N. Moore: Stars Falling In Alabama Sep 18, 2007
Fort Valley State continued to reclaim its spot as one of the SIAC's big three with a 24-0 shutout of Miles College. The last time a team other than Albany State, Tuskegee or FVSU has won a conference title was 16 years ago. (Mac-Sports.com)
Hayes: LSU will fight to keep Miles away from Michigan Sep 12, 2007
SN: LSU ready to fight to keep Miles - College football - MSNBC.com. LSU ready to fight to keep Miles as coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shaw at Edward Waters Sep 8, 2007
In their opener, the Bears beat Miles College 24-7. Decisions, decisionsAsberry, in his second season, likes his quarterback to throw the ball. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bears defense dominant in season opener Aug 26, 2007
From Shaw News Release FAIRFIELD, ALA. - Shaw held Miles College to negative rushing yards in a 24-7 Division II college football win on Saturday night. Shaw quarterback Matthew Stevenson completed 5 of 19 passes for 64 yards and threw one interception. (News & Observer -- Sports)
N.C. Central at Albany State Aug 25, 2007
Shaw at Miles College. Edward G. Robinson III, Staff Writer ALBANY MUNICIPAL COLISEUM, ALBANY, GA.; 6 P.M.; CSTV; WRJD-1410Series history: The Eagles defeated the Golden Rams 20-0 in their first game of the 2006 season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaw at Miles College Aug 25, 2007
Tough matchup: Miles College senior running back Jeremy Spears (6-0, 215) could pose problems for the Bears, who return six starters from last season. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaw cuts ribbon at new site Aug 17, 2007
The Bears, who are members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, open the season at Miles College in Alabama on Aug. 25. They host Morehouse College on Sept. 15 for the first of four home games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaw Bears unveil new logo Aug 10, 2007
"This is the first step that Shaw University athletics is taking to become a world-class program."The Bears' football season begins Aug. 25 at Miles College in Fairfield, Ala. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
St. Aug's, Shaw open practice today Aug 4, 2007
Shaw starts its season Aug. 25 on the road against Miles College in Fairfield, Ala. St. Augustine's, which received its highest preseason ranking since resuming football in 2002, has 65 returning players, including the entire defensive front line from a nationally ranked defensive unit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Belisle’s memoir recounts integration of MHS Jun 13, 2007
Fresh out of Miles College, she taught economics, history and seventh-grade English at the all-black school. She settled into her job, balancing work between a husband and three small children. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Letters: Wild Cat’s done; now it’s Garfield’s turn Jun 5, 2007
The best evidence of his strong support of the Civil Rights movement was the year he spent without pay as a visiting faculty member at Miles College, a small black institution in Birmingham, Ala. For years afterward, Frank continued to support Miles financially and in other ways, such as organizing book drives for its library. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Party gets off to soggy beginning Apr 1, 2007
After reaching cover under the pedestrian overpass on Atlantic Avenue, the 18-year-old student from Miles College in Birmingham, Ala. put away her umbrella and took some pictures. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pumas open baseball season with four-game split Feb 21, 2007
On Sunday, the Pumas posted a 10-4 victory over Miles College (Ala. before a 9-3 loss to Montevallo. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Noxubee County has two more sign scholarships with SWAC Feb 9, 2007
Other Aliceville signees were offensive lineman Chris Oliver with Miles College in Birmingham, Ala. and quarterback Rodarious Owen with Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
High school players step to new level Feb 8, 2007
Also from Aliceville, offensive lineman Chris Oliver inked with Division II Miles College in Birmingham, Ala. while quarterback Rodarious Owen signed with Division II Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Titans' seniors go out strong Feb 8, 2007
Offensive tackle Kenny Peaks signed with Miles College, an NCAA Division II school in Fairfield, Ala. "I've been coaching (in Pensacola for) five years, and this is my best year (for players signing)," said Woodham coach Michael Smith, who remembered his own signing experience more than 16 years ago when he was a Catholic tailback signing with Georgia Tech. (Pensacola News Journal)
