City schools on lockdown after robbery Nov 7, 2009
An armed robbery occurred around 9:30 this morning at Dunning Mills Inn at 305 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg Police say. The suspect is described as a black male, 5'7", thin build, wearing a black jacket with a blue cap. He had a handgun. The suspect ran from the scene. The following schools are on lockdown as a result of the incident: Fredericksburg Christian School, Sonshine Daycare, Walker-Grant and Lafayette Upper Elementary. Read more stories about Date published: 11/6/2009 Most... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2009 prep playoff pairings Nov 6, 2009
Andrew Jackson Academy 28, Jefferson Davis Academy 22. Bamberg-Ehrhardt 34, Denmark-Olar 0. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More Presidential Fun Facts Nov 6, 2009
Jefferson Davis served as his Secretary of War. James Buchanan (1857-1861) had one of the most corrupt cabinets in history. (Suite101.com)
VICKERS/A country baptizing Nov 5, 2009
People were baptized here even before Confederate President Jefferson Davis made an attempt to escape to Cuba at the close of the Civil War and he and his family and a military escort spent the night within a half-mile of this church. Historians have often contemplated why Davis and his party did not spend the night in the church rather than sleeping in their wagons. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Playoffs begin with five home games Nov 5, 2009
Now, only the T&D Region s Elite 11 teams remain in the hunt for state championships in the S.C. High School League and SCISA. It all kicks off with five home games involving local teams, with two teams road teams in Andrew Jackson Academy and Jefferson Davis Academy vying for a spot in the 8-man title game next week ... The Confederate junior helped his team snap a three-game losing streak with 274 passing yards and three touchdowns and an interception in the 28-22 win over Jefferson Davis... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JDCC Warhawk hoops begin play Thursday Nov 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:06 AM CST After a 1-26 season last season and a 1-15 mark in conference play, the Jefferson Davis Community College Warhawk basketball team will begin play for the 2009-2010 season this Thursday on the road against Marion Military Institute. JDCC shows 11 players on its roster this season, with only two returning players from last year s squad. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Lady Warhawks make state tournament Nov 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:06 AM CST The Jefferson Davis Community College Lady Warhawk volleyball team dropped a 3-0 loss to Southern Union at home to fall to 9-23 overall and to 5-8 in conference play. JDCC lost 25-0, 25-23, and 25-19. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Man struck by car in Spotsy Nov 5, 2009
A man carrying a case of beer was struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in the 5300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway in Spotsylvania, police said. Sheriffs spokesman Lt. Eddie Peck said the accident occurred at 7:20 p.m. at Market Street and U.S. 1. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Local teams preparing for postseason, eyeing state title Nov 3, 2009
Jefferson Davis at Wardlaw Academy. Andrew Jackson at Patrick Henry. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Called for a purpose Nov 3, 2009
I started college at Jefferson Davis Junior College in January of 2001 and it took me three years to finish my associate s degree, McAnally said. During this time period I worked a full-time job, had a lawn maintenance service on the side and attended two classes each semester. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Friday Night Lights Oct 31, 2009
Andrew Jackson Academy 28, Jefferson Davis 22 ... Andrew Jackson Academy 28, Jefferson Davis Academy 22. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JDCC volleyball goes 1-3 in recent stretch Oct 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:00 AM CDT In a recent four game stretch the Lady Warhawk volleyball team of Jefferson Davis Community College suffered their fifth straight loss before ending the run with a win. JDCC was set to be back in action Tuesday at home against Southern Union. (Brewton Standard, AL)
• Alma L. Farmer Oct 28, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in the chapel. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Indians prep for Fridays homecoming date Oct 28, 2009
The 6-foot, 190 pounds junior ran for four touchdowns in the Tribes 36-20 victory over the Jefferson Davis Volunteers. The Golden kid may be one of the best quarterbacks that weve seen all year, saidNelson. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
We'll regret giving the Wilderness to Walmart Oct 28, 2009
It was in the early 1960s that I took a graduate-level course called "Civil War and Reconstruction" taught by Dr. Jefferson Davis Bragg, chairman of the history department at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Is this not a new volley in the "War of Northern Aggression". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Berta J. Strickland Oct 26, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home with interment following in Stafford Memorial Park. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Blue Ribbon: Texas Oct 24, 2009
"G-VAREZ WARD (6-2, 192 lbs., SO, #50, 4.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 15.1 mpg, .394 FG, .095 3PT, .685 FT, Jefferson Davis HS/Montgomery, Ala./The Patterson School/Lenoir, N.C.). How much of a factor is Ward prepared to be in his second year? No question the Longhorns are deep in the backcourt, and everyone will have to scrap in practice to get minutes. But you can ask Duke if Ward can play an important role.Ward stunned the Blue Devils with 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting in just 21 minutes in Texas'... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Prep Football Roundup Oct 23, 2009
Jefferson Davis Academy (4-4, 0-2) at Calhoun Falls Charter (4-4). First-ever meeting between two schools. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JDCC Lady Warhawk volleyball now 8-19 Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:22 AM CDT In a Friday night split at home, the Jefferson Davis Community College Lady Warhawk volleyball team improved their record to 8-18 overall. JDCC defeated Baptist College 3-0 in the first game before falling to Gadsden State 3-1 in the second game of the night. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Prep action is heating up Oct 22, 2009
SCISA - Jefferson Davis Academy ... Jefferson Davis Academy. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JDCC beats Snead State Oct 21, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:57 AM CDT In a five-game thriller Tuesday night at home against Snead State, the Jefferson Davis Community College Lady Warhawk volleyball team improved to 7-16 with their fourth straight win an 3-2 in conference play ... The Jefferson Davis Community College Lady Warhawk volleyball team picked up their third straight win at home Thursday night with a 3-0 win over Wallace State-Selma. (Brewton Standard, AL)
• Thomas W. Jackson Oct 20, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Interment will follow in National Memorial Park, Falls Church. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Afghan Vote Fraud: 1.3M Ballots Tossed Oct 20, 2009
jefferson davis, lyndon johnson, george bush, jr.. all war making, white trash southern losers. (CBS News -- World)
City Fas Mart robbed Oct 20, 2009
City police spokeswoman Natatia Bledsoe said the man entered the Fas Mart at 501 Jefferson Davis about 1 p.m. and handed the clerk a note written on a lottery card demanding money. The clerk complied, and the suspect got the money and the note and left the store. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
USA's Yesterdays: Atlanta campaign -- Repeated rebel retreats; and then, disaster Oct 17, 2009
And Jefferson Davis had fired Gen. Bragg (who had failed miserably at Chattanooga) ... Jefferson Davis s solution: relieve Johnston and put in his place John Bell Hood. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Police set up Web site to hunt a killer Oct 15, 2009
Eight women have been slain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, since 2005 ... Her father, Thomas Lewis, recently posted a plea on a Web site established in September by the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office to draw attention to the killing of his daughter and the deaths of seven other women in the area ... Investigators think the offender has significant ties to Jefferson Davis Parish and is known to its residents, because he has demonstrated a strong familiarity with the area, Edwards... (CNN)
Habitat has laid the foundation for its latest house on the corner of Hollinger and Brannon streets, where work will begin on the walls Friday morning. Below is a map to the house site. Oct 15, 2009
Upward Bound students from Jefferson Davis Community College, T.R. Miller female athletes and student government members from Escambia County High School are just a few of the other groups who have registered to help this year, Glaize said. We think we re attracting more young people, she said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
GSA takes space in Arlington Oct 15, 2009
The two-building, 550,000-square-foot office complex is located at 1411 and 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway. The buildings are connected at ground level with a glass-enclosed atrium and landscaped exterior plaza. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Path of the Pros: Carl Crawford Oct 13, 2009
The legend of Carl Crawford didn't start on the baseball diamond but rather the football field, where as a young man he could throw, catch and, of course, run so well that scouts would come from all corners of the country to see the phenom from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston. He put up 50 points in his first game at quarterback, and by the time he was 16, Crawford was not only one of the nation's most highly regarded prep players, he was the school's starting point guard. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Ladies styleshow and luncheon Friday at FUMC Oct 12, 2009
The guest speaker will be Mark Vogl, who will speak on Jefferson Davis. Vogl is a graduate of The Citadel, a former Army officer, college professor, political aide and author. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Body of Humble woman found in car Oct 9, 2009
-- Jefferson Davis Parish authorities say the body of a woman reported missing in Texas has been found in a car near Roanoke, about five miles west of Jennings. Dr. Charles Deese, the deputy coroner, identified her Thursday as 33-year-old Stefanie McKenzie of Humble. (KHOU.com, TX)
• Ruth Quann Snellings Oct 9, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, where a funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, with Pastor Rick Ritchie officiating. Interment will follow in the Hollywood Church of the Brethren cemetery. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Demand tasks supply of seasonal flu shots Oct 8, 2009
The Walgreens pharmacy at 4380 Jefferson Davis Highway in Clearwater had only 40 doses of the seasonal flu vaccine left Wednesday night that had not been scheduled for appointments, said pharmacist Jim Riddle ... In Clearwater: 4380 Jefferson Davis Highway; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Indians prep for roadtrip to winless Wildcats Oct 7, 2009
While theIndians only have one regional game remaining against Jefferson Davis (Oct. 22 in Montgomerys Cramton Bowl), Wetumpka will host Pelham and end the 2009 season against No. 10 Central-Phenix City. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
He runs for the love of the sport (3) Oct 7, 2009
However, although he holds a great love and joy of being involved with exciting projects, his main occupation as Dean of Students at Jefferson Davis Community College right here in Brewton. He grew up in a large Catholic family of seven children in South Bend, Ind. (Brewton Standard, AL)
• Gloria Ann Rossell Oct 6, 2009
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401, where a funeral service will follow at 1. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• F. Samuel Baechtel Oct 5, 2009
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22408. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Report: Iran Has Data to Make Nuke Weapon Oct 5, 2009
jefferson davis, lyndon johnson, george bush, jr. ... jefferson davis, lyndon johnson, george bush, jr.. (CBS News)
2 charged in brutal beating Police say victim appeared to have been attacked with screwdriver, chair Oct 2, 2009
He followed it to the Four Mile-Fork area, where Spotsylvania deputies assisted him in making a traffic stop in the 5200 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. Bryant, who police said was driving, was also charged with driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license and larceny of a vehicle. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Deron A. Ferary Oct 1, 2009
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, where a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m.. Lunch will follow at the Massaponax Baptist Church, 5101 Massaponax Church Road, Fredericksburg, Va. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Thursday Morning Quarterback: Only two undefeated teams remain in region Oct 1, 2009
SCISA Jefferson Davis Academy ... SCISA Nic Jamison (Jefferson Davis Academy). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Closed Philly Civil War museum items to travel Sep 30, 2009
Sharon Smith, museum president and chief executive officer, says an interim plan would have the collection exhibited and cared for over the next three years at the Gettysburg National Park Visitors Center, the National Constitution Center, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Around Oconee: Winter sports ready Sep 30, 2009
Col. Dahlgren, who commanded the raid, was killed, and papers found on his body revealed a plan to assassinate then-President Jefferson Davis. Red Ribbon Week arrives in October. (Athens Banner-Herald)
JDCC enrollment increases Sep 30, 2009
That fact has become evident on the campus of Jefferson Davis Community College with increased enrollment for the fall 2009 semester. Anthony Hardy, management information systems director for JDCC, said the number of students enrolled at the Brewton educational facility has increased significantly for the current semester. (Atmore Advance, AL)
MPS unofficial school board notes 9/29 Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Adams presented the principals of Lee, Jefferson Davis, Lanier, and Loveless High Schools with a check for $2,500 each to fund their investment club programs (to enhance their career academies) this year. Throughout the year, investment club students meet, conduct research and decided where they will invest the money. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tupacs writings to join MLK, Jackson papers at AUC Sep 26, 2009
In the sixties, people would have cringed if someone mentioned storing MLK, Jr. papers next to Jefferson Davis, Thomas Jefferson, or Abe Lincoln. However, over the course of time, we have a different opinion of King s works. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Week Five T&D Region Prep Football Roundup Sep 25, 2009
Trinity Collegiate (1-2, 1-2) at Jefferson Davis (2-2, 1-2). The two teams did not meet last season. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
• Irene R. Nefos Sep 25, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Covenant Funeral Service, 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22408. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Matilda Baker Sep 24, 2009
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
ALCOHOL POLICY GETS NEW TWIST Sep 23, 2009
K2 Restaurant and Lounge, 14633 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Woodbridge. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Big Job Fair Sep 23, 2009
Here's the address: 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Come to this location if you're looking for something in Engineering, Technology or Security. (W-USA News, DC)
Dog-fighting - 11 dogs seized Sep 22, 2009
On June 16, authorities searched the Richmond home of Robinson and Morris in the 2100 block of Wright Avenue off Jefferson Davis Highway ... In June, authorities seized about a dozen dogs from their home in the 2100 block of Wright Avenue, off Jefferson Davis Highway. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Johnny Davis (2) Sep 22, 2009
He was a retired school teacher having taught at Baker High School, Southern Normal and Jefferson Davis Community College, serving 36 years. He was an active member of Baptist Hill Baptist Church serving in several areas for more than 30 years. (Brewton Standard, AL)
CIA Torture Just Bad Science, Report Says Sep 22, 2009
"The World Will never Forget What The U.S. Did!' Keep it in perspective here Sparky, water boarding 3 a$$holes is hardly a crime against humanity. Not saying it was the right thing to do, but honestly. Genocide, ethnic cleansing, and sawing a person's head off with a butcher knife, now THOSE are crimes against humanity. Where is your self righteous indignation over the whole-sale slaughter occurring in American cities every freaking day? Where do you stand on the issue of pro-choice? Murder by... (CBS News -- Politics)
Art and The American Civil War Sep 21, 2009
Marschall produced portraits of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis during his career, Lincoln and Davis of course holding the offices of President for the Union and the Confederacy respectively. Eastman Johnson s A Ride for Liberty and Cronin s Dismal Swamp. (Suite101.com)
9-11-01, 4-09-1861: Two days of atrocities Sep 20, 2009
Lincoln would not let the 13 states of the South go in peace, as President Jefferson Davis urged the Union to accept and the Constitution permitted a voluntary secession of states. Lincoln would lose control over millions of people, territory and revenue from these states, thus the South was attacked and invaded and looted by the Union troops. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Elizabeth Van Lew, Southern Spy for... Sep 19, 2009
President Jefferson Davis would meet with Confederate officials, and leave important papers about. As a black servant Bowser was given little notice, and it was thought she was illiterate. (Suite101.com)
• Harriet A. Poole Sep 18, 2009
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Covenant Funeral Home, 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg. Online guestbook is available at covenantfuneral home. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click to read:Missile Defense Shift Draws Praise, Ire Sep 18, 2009
jefferson davis lost the civil war. lyndon johnson lost vietnam. (CBS News)
Blast Kills at Least 16 in Kabul Sep 18, 2009
jefferson davis, lyndon johnson, george bush jr.. every war lost by america has been lost by a southerner. (CBS News -- World)
Enrollment rises Sep 17, 2009
Students fill The Learning Lab on the campus at Jefferson Davis Community College daily as numbers in attendance continue to rise ... That fact has become evident on the campus of Jefferson Davis Community College with increased enrollment for the fall 2009 semester. (Brewton Standard, AL)
• Stuart C. Strong Sep 17, 2009
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home, Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. Interment will be private. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: 3 undefeated teams remain in T&D Region Sep 17, 2009
SCISA Nic Jamison (Jefferson Davis Academy) ... Braxton Fanning (Jefferson Davis Academy) 18 carries, 104 yards ... Edward Givens (Jefferson Davis Academy) 9-19 passing, 186 yards, TD; seven tackles, one fumble recovery, interception return TD. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
City's proposed master plan revealed Sep 16, 2009
They include the Lake Forest Plaza site in New Orleans East; vacant land near the Morial Convention Center; Elysian Fields Avenue near Gentilly Blvd.; Earhart Boulevard near the B.W. Cooper housing development; the area near the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center at Bienville and Jefferson Davis Parkway in Mid-City; and Woodland Highway in Algiers. One of the more surprising ideas to come from the plan involves converting the elevated Claiborne Avenue expressway, a product of the federal highway... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Runoff expected after Aiken County vote today Sep 15, 2009
MIDLAND VALLEY 51 PRECINCT: Aiken County Career Center, 2455 Jefferson Davis Highway. FOX CREEK 58 PRECINCT: Public Safety Station 2, 481 Five Notch Road W.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
