GSN's Second Annual 'National Vocabulary Championship' Culminates With a Live Competition in Los Angeles, California on Monday, March 10 Feb 22, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/GSN) SANTA MONICA, CA UNITED STATES. 50 Of The Nation's Top Student Word-Smiths Compete for $40,000 Toward College Tuition SANTA MONICA, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Oregon Jamboree releases line-up Jan 31, 2008
This year's line-up for the Oregon Jamboree is nearly complete, with headliners Sugarland, Randy Owen of Alabama, and Trace Adkins leading the show, which is scheduled for Aug. 1-3 in Sweet Home ... Owen is the lead singer for Alabama and recently released the single Braid My Hair. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Jamboree announces partial lineup Jan 23, 2008
That day s grand finale starts at 8:45 with Alabama frontman Randy Owen. Sunday performances start at noon with Phil Stacey and Trace Adkins gives the last 2008 prformance at 6:30. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Adam Caparell: 2008 Preseason Top 25 Jan 20, 2008
On The Cusp and In No Particular Order: , Alabama, , Oregon, Mississippi State, and Boise State. Video Search powered by AOL. (Kpmariners.com)
White in control of West Virginia offense Jan 1, 2008
Patrick White grew up in southern Alabama hitting inside-the-park homers and dodging linebackers on park-league fields ... And he loved following a shifty tailback named Rico White, who ran out of the 'I' formation at Alabama State ... He played for Alabama State from 1990-94 and was good enough to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl, played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, not far from where Patrick grew up. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Walter Cronkite to Attend 50th Anniversary Celebration of America in Space Dec 13, 2007
Both the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of America in Space and the unveiling of the 160 million horsepower Saturn V will take place as part of the opening and dedication of the new Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space t Center in Huntsville, Alabama ... Exhibits will enable visitors to literally take a walking tour through America's history and future in space, starting with the first airplane that flew over Alabama to replicas of the next generation of spacecraft, the... (PR Newswire)
Current Airs Incomplete "Heroes of The Writers' Strike" Nov 11, 2007
winks Doug Ebock (Sweet Home Alabama) as he hands a pair of bowling shoes over the counter ... winks Doug Ebock (Sweet Home Alabama) as he hands a pair of bowling shoes over the counter. (Multichannel News)
Why Georgia rules in HS football Nov 8, 2007
Texas tries to claim itself as its own region, but even they can t match the football pedigree of Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, a triumvirate that has been competing in and watching the game for more than 100 years and takes it more seriously than anyone reasonably should ... ALABAMA S FOOTBALL TEAMS WOULD SKIN GEARGIA S FOOTBALL TEAMS ... Georgia ranks 5th on a per capita basis behind Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prep cross country, vollehyball, soccer, football, NFL Nov 4, 2007
latest lineNFL(Sunday)Week NineWashington 31/2 NY JETSKANSAS CITY 21/2 Green BayTAMPA BAY 31/2 ArizonaTENNESSEE 4 CarolinaATLANTA 3 San FranciscoNEW ORLEANS 31/2 JacksonvilleDETROIT 3 DenverBUFFALO P CincinnatiSan Diego 7 MINNESOTACLEVELAND 1 SeattleNew England 51/2 IndianapolisOAKLAND 3 HoustonDallas 31/2 PHILADELPHIA(Monday)PITTSBURGH 9 BaltimoreCollege FootballINDIANA 61/2 Ball StateCONNECTICUT 11/2 RutgersSOUTH FLORIDA 5 CincinnatiNORTHWESTERN 11/2 IowaN. CAROLINA 21/2 MarylandMIAMI-FLORIDA... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
More of this story Nov 1, 2007
Northwest Alabama has unique lore ... He was Rueben Sims, who was a native of northwest Alabama and was an official in the State Senior Baseball organization ... He probably did more for senior baseball in the state of Alabama than anyone else. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Welcome To Rocket City Sep 9, 2007
Today Garriott is an adjunct professor of biological sciences at the University of Alabama in Huntsville ... In Tennessee, take Highway 72 east to Alabama State Highway 20 east. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Fall's Movie Harvest Sep 2, 2007
John C. Reilly brings the fictional Dewey Cox to life from his poor roots on an Alabama farm through a tumultuous career lasting seven decades. Why. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hollywood's fall highlights Aug 28, 2007
HONEYDRIPPER: An Alabama man tries to save his juke joint by hiring a star electric guitar player. Danny Glover stars, John Sayles directs. (Yahoo News)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
Alabama Jones and the Busty Crusade '05. Nikki Nova. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
News and notes on Big East football Jul 25, 2007
" With the addition of prized recruit Mike Ford, the USF running game is expected to be better, which will take a lot of the pressure off the talented and gutsy Grothe, who literally will do anything to make his team win. The Bulls' offense will be run by new coordinator Greg Gregory, a former staff assistant who takes over for Rod Smith. With Grothe leading the way, Gregory should be fine.NOTES, QUOTES Matt Grothe scored on a three-yard run with 1:02 left to give his team a 7-6 win in the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Kenny Chesney Closes Country Thunder Festival Jul 24, 2007
Heartland, of "I Loved Her First" fame, might face the risk of being written off as a one-hit wonder, but the Alabama in their voices gives them enough country roots to have the potential to stick around a while. And frontman Jason Albert has enough personality to make their live show feel rowdy and redneck. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Midwest Old threshers note 2007 concert change Jul 17, 2007
Midwest Old Threshers announced today that due to circumstances beyond its control Randy Owen from the legendary group Alabama will not be able to perform Friday, Aug. 31 at the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant as previously planned. The association then announced that with the assistance of TBA Fairs and Festivals that Josh Gracin and Rhett Akins will be replacing Randy Owen on that date. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Jake Owen Gets a Boost From "Startin' With Me" Jul 14, 2007
They want to hear "Sweet Home Alabama" and "The Joker." I was always sneaking in my own songs to let everybody know what I was all about. After playing there for four or five years, I decided I had to get up to Nashville. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Little River Canyon Center Groundbreaking draws large crowd Jun 12, 2007
Both Conroy and Dr. William A. Meehan (president of Jacksonville State University) noted that the Little River Canyon Center will be the best university-owned example of an environmentally-friendly building in the whole state of Alabama ... Randy Owen, of the band ALABAMA and the board of trustees of JSU, reviewed the names of many of the early families that settled the area near the canyon ... Other officials making comments at the ceremony were Alabama Rep. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Riverbend Festival is June 8-16 Jun 5, 2007
Riverbend s featured artists this year include The Steve Miller Band, Vince Gill, Chris Daughtry, Randy Owen (from the band Alabama) Ricky Skaggs with the Chattanooga Symphony, Blake Shelton, Craig Morgan, Earth, Wind Jars of Clay, The Alan Parsons Live Project, moe. Cracker, The Karl Denson Trio, The BarKays, Ten Years After and more. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Ex-Coke secretary gets 8 years in prison May 24, 2007
Before the Coke case, Duhaney and Dimson had been incarcerated at the same federal prison in Alabama at the same time. Duhaney, who had been friends with Williams for years, will be sentenced for the Coke conspiracy later. (Anchorage Daily News)
George Strait, Sonny James, Harold Bradley Get Hall of Fame Medallions May 8, 2007
Performing during the ceremony were Bradley, Strait, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Charlie Daniels, Connie Smith, Lee Ann Womack, Trace Adkins, Ray Stevens, Alabama lead vocalist Randy Owen, George "Goober" Lindsey, members of the Southern Gentlemen (James' vocal group), Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Dean Dillon, guitarist Dan Huff and an all-star band made up of John Hobbs (keyboards), Eddie Bayers (drums), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brent Mason... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Sold on shoes May 6, 2007
Costa grew up in Fairfield and studied electrical engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His job as manager of the Baskin Robbins ice cream shop at Western Hills Mall in 1984 wasn't enough to support his new wife, Maria. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
TRAINA: Blame for the Yanks' mess; Sopranos thoughts Apr 26, 2007
Alabama WR Tyrone Prothro : The interesting thing about this clip is that the cameraman actually shoots a close-up of Prothro's leg. One thing you'll notice in most of the following clips is that the announcers usually tell the cameramen to turn away. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big Kenny, Tim McGraw and Three Checks Apr 26, 2007
Others attending the party included McGraw's co-producer and bandmate Darran Smith, other members of his Dancehall Doctors band, Two Foot Fred and Alabama lead vocalist Randy Owen. . (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Total eclipse of the heart Apr 23, 2007
Witherspoon wanted to be a hands-on mother to her daughter, and still managed to star in movies such as Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama that broke box office records. She gave birth to a son and followed up with a successful sequel (Legally Blonde 2: Red White And Blue). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Eagle 106.7 drops radio legend Harvey Apr 18, 2007
Hey RichFalcon, Bear O Brien is in Montgomery, Alabama at Bama country 98. 9 and you guys can t have him back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stars Gearing Up for CMT Music Awards Apr 17, 2007
Among those presenting awards are Barbara Mandrell, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Melissa Peterman (Reba, CMT Comedy Stage), Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, Randy Owen of Alabama, comedians Rodney Carrington and Ron White, WWE wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Tonight Show With Jay Leno). Rascal Flatts will open the show with a performance of one of their hits -- a choice determined by fan voting at CMT.com. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Carrie Underwood Reigns at CMT Music Awards Apr 17, 2007
In addition to Shelton, those presenting awards and introducing performers included Barbara Mandrell, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Randy Owen of Alabama, Melissa Peterman (Reba, CMT Comedy Stage), comedians Rodney Carrington and Ron White, WWE wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, actor Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) and Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Tonight Show With Jay Leno). . (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Billboard Bits: Atlanta Jazz Fest, Kristofferson, Apple Corps... Apr 11, 2007
Meanwhile, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, Randy Owen of Alabama and Ross "The Intern" Mathews have been added to the presenter lineup for the show, which airs live April 16 from Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University. The show will be hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. (Billboard.com)
Panel Reminisces About RCA's Studio B Hit Factory Apr 4, 2007
But Jerry Bradley said a new generation of artists wanted to record at studios of their own choosing -- in such congenial climes as Colorado and Alabama. They also wanted to use their own engineers rather than staff engineers. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Made in Maryland Mar 23, 2007
Nothing But a Man (1964)A young black man in Alabama seeks respect from those around him, especially the minister's daughter with whom he falls in love. He longs to be called "man" rather than "boy." Final cemetery scene filmed in Baltimore. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Gospel Music Channel Chosen As #1 Network: #1 To Add To Cable Systems; #1 In Family Viewing; #1 In Connecting With Audience Mar 21, 2007
Among the popular artists performing and participating were The Clark Sisters (in their TV farewell), Michael W. Smith, Mike Farris, Randy Owen of Alabama, Tammy Trent, Hawk Nelson, The Isaacs, Family Force Five, Austins Bridge and KJ-52. A similar shoot featuring Latino artists, led by popular star Julissa, will take place in Miami this Friday and Saturday and another Nashville production is scheduled for May. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Secret of Horror Writer's Lineage Broken Mar 18, 2007
2007 6:31PM Published: March 17. You must fill in all fields. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Jones, Evans top Threshers bill Mar 16, 2007
MOUNT PLEASANT Know what you get when you pitch a "possum" in the pot with an "Alabama" crooner and a brunette who was "Born to Fly?" ... The answer is Alabama ... His concert is slated for Friday, Aug. 31, and he'll perform both Alabama classics and newer songs from his solo projects. (The Hawk Eye)
Still Feeling the Inspiration, Alabama Returns to QVC(R) Mar 11, 2007
March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of the band's Songs of Inspiration gospel album on QVC last October, country legend Alabama is scheduled to return to QVC to launch Songs of Inspiration II, on Thursday, March 15 at 10 PM (ET) during Q Sessions Live featuring Alabama ... Packaged especially for QVC, Alabama's Songs of Inspiration II will be accompanied by a six-track bonus CD, totaling 19 inspiring favorites ... Last year's first volume, Songs of Inspiration, debuted at number one on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Editor says new policy hinders coverage Mar 8, 2007
The goal of the policy, Witt said, is to put accurate information in a context "that best serves the University of Alabama." Witt said he felt t he policy tried to align that with The CW's goal of "getting a response that is timely and that best serves the newspaper." ... "They become very unwieldy for the media operations office - every request to talk to everyone has to go through their office and be arranged for their office," said Harrison, former chairman of the Alabama Center for Open... (The Crimson White, AL)
Defensive miscue sparks 4-3 Canuck win over Coyotes Mar 2, 2007
VANCOUVER (CP) - A sloppy defensive zone play in a tight game became a wake-up call Thursday for the Vancouver Canucks. Fortunately for them, they answered it. (CBC News)
Ruben Studdard Says Fitness Is Important Feb 22, 2007
American Idol' Winner Wants To Help His Home State, Alabama, Shed Extra Pounds ... (AP) Ruben Studdard is telling kids in Alabama not to be like him ... The "American Idol" winner, who is a spokesman for the Scale Back Alabama weight-loss campaign, spent Tuesday taking a fitness message to schools in hopes of helping Alabama shed its weighty reputation. (CBS News)
Shoals rallies round its Nashville stars Feb 16, 2007
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Tomsich is provisional qualifier in men's mile Feb 11, 2007
11 34 Bor, Emmanuel Alabama 4:04 ... 7 37 Maiyo, Augustus Alabama 4:04 ... 6 36 Koeh, Titus Alabama 1:53. (Wwuvikings.com)
Entries/Start List Feb 10, 2007
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Libby in deep pothole Feb 10, 2007
ALLEN, Verla Jean Everton, Arkansas False statements to agency of United States ALTIERE, Nicholas M. Las Vegas, Nevada Importation of cocaine ALTSCHUL, Bernice Ruth Sherman Village, California Conspiracy to commit money laundering ANDERSON, Joe, Jr. Grove Hill, Alabama Income tax evasion ANDERSON, William Sterling Spartanburg, South Carolina Conspiracy to defraud a federally insured financial institution, false statements to a federally insured financial institution, wire fraud AZIZKHANI,... (Chicago Tribune)
Obituaries, Feb. 6, 2007 Feb 10, 2007
She attended the University of North Alabama, Mississippi State University and Memphis State University. Her family and friends will remember her as a happy and loving person. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Federal jury finds former secretary guilty in Coca-Cola case Feb 3, 2007
The two served prison terms at the same time at a federal penitentiary in Montgomery, Alabama. Duhaney served nearly five years of a seven-year sentence on a cocaine charge before being released in 2005; Dimson served less than one year of a two-year sentence on a bank fraud charge before his release in 2004. (International Herald Tribune)
Prosecutors attack ex-Coke secretary's story Jan 31, 2007
He was trying to relocate to Atlanta after spending time in an Alabama federal prison. The two went around and around about who was supposedly starting at her apartment and why, and when she noticed document were missing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Community calendar Jan 27, 2007
New solar systems-- 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. A family astronomy program on new solar systems. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
'Nashville Star' lands Jewel as co-host for fifth season Jan 9, 2007
The panel of judges includes country music stars Randy Owen (of the group Alabama) and Blake Shelton, and industry executive Anastasia Brown. As with Fox's "American Idol," top-selling talents have gotten their starts on "Nashville Star," notably Miranda Lambert - recently a Country Music Association Awards nominee - and Buddy Jewell. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Rihanna Wins Top Barbados Music Award Jan 8, 2007
Last Updated:January 08. 2007 9:19AM Published: January 08. (Shoals TimesDaily)
