Alabama's court race one of nation's most costly Oct 31, 2008
Paseur, a former district judge from Florence, reported receiving $1. 89 million in contributions since mid-September, bringing her total contributions to $2. (AL.com)
ASWA High School Rankings 10/29 Oct 30, 2008
Others receiving votes: Huntsville (7-2) 15, Foley (6-2) 15, Stanhope Elmore (7-2) 7, Minor (7-2) 6, Decatur (7-2) 4, Florence (6-3) 2, Wetumpka (7-2) 2, Daphne (6-3) 1. Class 5A. (WSJA.com, AL)
ASWA High School Football Rankings 10/22 Oct 23, 2008
Others receiving votes: Foley (6-2) 33, Minor (7-1) 14, Theodore (6-2) 5, Florence (5-3) 4,Stanhope El 0000170C more (6-2) 4, Wetumpka (6-2) 3, Huntsville (6-2) 2, Decatur (6-2) 1. Class 5A. (WSJA.com, AL)
Alabama and Georgia anglers win Oct 22, 2008
Behind Loach in the co-angler division were Jade Keaton of Florence, Ala. with 27 pounds, 10 ounces, John Hyatt of Leicester, N.C., with 24 pounds, 7 ounces, Darren Jeter of Marshall, N.C., with 22 pounds, 12 ounces, Raymond Riendeau of Saint Cloud, Fla. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Museums magnet for visitors, but costly to operate Oct 19, 2008
(AP) Local museums, whether they're privately funded or funded by a municipality, such as the four museums in the city of Florence, are not normally known for being revenue-generating operations ... While there are several small museums in the Shoals, the city of Florence has the only museums that are wholly funded by a municipality ... Dan Barger, Florence's general fund accountant, said the city's museums, Pope's Tavern, the Indian Mound Museum, the W.C. Handy Home and Museum and the Rosenbaum... (AL.com)
Wetumpka is first stop on tour Oct 18, 2008
After leaving Wetumpka, the tour also visited Wenonahs culinary arts program, Hoovers business/marketing finance academy, a health science partnership at Snead State Community College in Arab, the jobs for Alabama graduates program and culinary arts lab at the Huntsville Center for Technology and the tech ed pre-engineering program at Florence High. This is the fourth annual tour, and this years event focused on programs in the northern part of Alabama. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
UNA expert says some handle crisis by eating more Oct 13, 2008
10/12/2008, 11:00 p.m. CDTBy MICHELLE RUPE EUBANKS The Associated Press. (AP) Grabbing dinner at the local fast-food drive-through isn't much of an option for Wendy and Alan Willingham. (AL.com)
Game 6: Illinois (3-2, 1-1) Vs. Minnesota (5-1, 1-1) Oct 8, 2008
Sanni's parents are Sesis and Olarunji Sanni, Uzodinma's parents are Florence and Joel Uzodinma, Aguanunu's parents are Chika and Kate Aguanunu, and Onyegbule's parents are Onyemuwa and Grace Onyegbule. ILLINOIS VS. RANKED OPPONENTS. (Fightingillini.com)
Hoops practice opens for CSCC Oct 8, 2008
The Chargers will also play three games on Oct. 19 in Florence, Ala. at the University of North Alabama, then on Oct. 25 the Chargers will host the Nashville All-Stars at 4 p.m.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Kissell will say anything Oct 7, 2008
Voter wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:38 AM:" A large plant in Florence S. C. closed its doors this month putting 2000 people out of a job. Haines just announced they a closing plants in the Greensboro area that is going to eliminate 8,000 jobs. That is a total of 10,000 jobs that have been eliminated in a 125 mile area of Richmond County. A lot of the folks will never recover, especially the ones who are over 50 years old. That is going to have a drastic effect on this whole area!!!!!!!!!Vote democrat... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Madison Academy handles Warriors to pick up victory Oct 4, 2008
Sparkman will host Florence Friday in a Class 6A, Region 8 game. Speak your mind. (Madison County Record, AL)
Medical Allegations Stir Up North Ala. House Race Oct 4, 2008
"I cannot stand people telling lies on somebody that I know is a good man," said Paul Harris of Florence, whom Griffith treated for lung cancer in 1979. "If it weren't for him and the good Lord, I wouldn't be here today.". (Newsmax)
Breakfast Bonus Oct 3, 2008
Yipes, he even mentioned The David in Florence. He likes wine, novels, good music, talks in complete sentences, and is not boring. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
No Sign of Missing Waitress Who Vanished From Hotel Sep 25, 2008
Hampton, of Florence, disappeared Friday from the West Knoxville hotel, where she was reportedly staying with several of her coworkers from Mama Blues Buffet, UPI reported. A search is under way. (Fox News)
ASWA prep football rankings Sep 25, 2008
Florence (3-1) 11, Minor (4-0) 10, Huntsville (3-1) 9, Bob Jones. (3-1) 6, Smiths Station (4-0) 4, Central-Phenix City (3-1) 1. (WSJA.com, AL)
I survived Silver Comet attack Sep 20, 2008
This time I started near Florence Road, 11 miles from the trailhead. I knew this spot, but had never thought about starting there until a cyclist I did not know e-mailed me after learning of the incident. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shaw leads Paseur in fundraising for Alabama court Sep 18, 2008
Paseur, a former district judge from Florence, has raised more than $521,000. Shaw got his biggest donations from political action committees funded by business interests. (WSJA.com, AL)
News from MSU Media Relations--September 18 Sep 18, 2008
Sophomore middle blocker Ashley Newsome (Florence, Ala. has also emerged as a force at the net for the Bulldogs, ranking third on the club with 74 kills and an SEC-leading 49 total blocks. (GenesPage.com)
MUW seeks new name for the future Sep 15, 2008
"Reflecting its regionFounded nearly 180 years ago, the University of North Alabama anchors the education scene at Florence.Many of the region's residents recall that before 1974, it was Florence State College.Josh Woods, UNA communications director, said its name now accurately reflects what the public institution is - a comprehensive, four-year regional university.UNA also marked its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2007, with some 7,100 undergraduates enrolled for the fall semester.Also... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Journey to memorials is filled with emotions Sep 15, 2008
The Florence native lied about his age and joined the Marines when he was 16, not long after a school chum who was a year older than him died on Iwo Jima. He was assigned to an aircraft carrier, but the war was over before he saw any combat. (AL.com)
UNA goal: blend foreign students into campus Sep 14, 2008
9/13/2008, 11:00 p.m. CDTBy MICHELLE RUPE EUBANKS The Associated Press. (AP) It's business as usual for international students at the University of North Alabama as they shuffle upstairs for English classes or stop by the office to ask a question. (AL.com)
Shoals women cling to pop-culture dolls Sep 8, 2008
9/7/2008, 11:00 p.m. CDTBy JENNIFER CROSSLEY The Associated Press. (AP) A passel of Cabbage Patch Kids sit on Margaret Allen's brown leather couch like they've lounged there all their life. (AL.com)
Hammett not at home on witness stand Sep 6, 2008
In 1966, while working on her Masters Degree at Florence State College she began teaching first grade in the Muscle Shoals public schools. Her starting salary was 4,800. (Madison County Record, AL)
Unemployed Alexander vows he's back Sep 6, 2008
Alexander grew up in Florence, Ky ... This is the first September since he was a grade schooler back in Florence that Alexander has not been on a football field. (Longview Daily News, WA)
AP Interview: Shaun Alexander vows he's back Sep 6, 2008
Alexander grew up in Florence, Ky ... "This is the first September since he was a grade schooler back in Florence that Alexander has not been on a football field. He said he feels like a boy poised atop his bicycle, in his full football gear, helmet hanging off the handle bars, just waiting to be told which field to ride to."It's an exciting time for me. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Deshler 48, Central-Florence 20 ... Florence 35, Buckhorn 13. (AL.com)
2 Huckabee delegates now solid for McCain Sep 2, 2008
A third delegate from the Florence area will be sent to support McCain, said Elbert Peters of the Madison County Republican Party. He said two alternates from the Huntsville area also will attend. (AL.com)
Arkansas-Monticello upsets UAPB, Coleman Sep 1, 2008
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. Monday, September 1, 2008 2:46 AM CDT. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Tupelo cross country teams win in Alabama Aug 31, 2008
Tupelo High School opened it cross country season Saturday with victories in the Brooks Invitational in Florence, Ala. Max Holman was the overall champion in the boys division. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Older workers among Shoals job seekers Aug 25, 2008
8/24/2008, 11:00 p.m. CDTBy TREVOR STOKES The Associated Press. (AP) Being unemployed is tough enough, but job seekers who are middle-aged or near retirement age face significant challenges as they try to stay in or re-enter the work force. (AL.com)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Aug 23, 2008
" She said we all should be "immi-taters" of God. Jennifer added that our purpose in life should be to tip others' faces toward Christ. She sang a lovely song, a cappella, as prettily as ever I've heard her, and ended with a poem.Neal manages the Kiwanis Community Center and the Power Plant Market Place. He is a retired educator, having served as principal of the Andalusia Middle School until 2004.Jennifer taught elementary school for 26 years before retiring from fifth grade at the Andalusia... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Rivals.com Expert Draft Aug 22, 2008
Barry Every Pick: DE , Florence (S.C.) West Florence Reason: Has all the tools and hasn't even come close to reaching his full potential; can play both WDE and SDE. 17. Mike Farrell Pick: OL , Odessa (Texas) Permian Reason: A run on tackles has begun and there aren't many out there with Porter's smarts and mobility. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tournament Results Aug 21, 2008
April 15-18, Battle on the Border, Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas; April 29-May 2, Alabama Charge, Pickwick Lake, Florence, Ala. May 6-9, Southern Challenge, Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Ala. (News & Observer -- Sports)
School bus routes Aug 20, 2008
WF18: 7:05, Main St. and Villa Roma Dr., Decarolis Dr. and Main St., Main St. and Nichols St., Main St. and Roosevelt Road, Glenwood Road and Main St., Florence Ave. and Vernon St., Green St. and Parker Ave., Fitz Ter and Lake St., Lake St. and Warren Road, Bay State Road and Lakeview Ave., 30 South St., South St. and Water St., Oak St./Pumpkin Lane and South St., Franklin St. and South St., School St. and South St., Callahan St. and South St., South St. and State St., John W Wynn Middle School... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
CCC workers celebrate 75 years Aug 19, 2008
Its just south of Florence surrounded by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The CCCs maintained a camp called the Alpine Glade Camp, which borders the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in Curry County. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Collinwood company provides wood pellets for stoves Aug 18, 2008
Jonathan Littlejohn, of Hassell and Hughes Lumber Co., said the tiny wood pellets are bagged and brought to the Port of Florence by truck, stored in a warehouse at the port and shipped by rail to New England states such as New Hampshire, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Littlejohn, a flooring and wood pellet salesman for Hassell and Hughes, said the company started producing the wood pellets on a small scale in January 2007. (AL.com)
Demos' Restaurant expands to Alabama Aug 16, 2008
Tennessee-based Demos Restaurant said it is expanding into Alabama with a new location in Florence. The chain recently closed on the purchase of the land in Northwest Alabama and construction on the restaurant currently is under way. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Bragg: Write more, play less Wii Aug 13, 2008
Author Rick Bragg signs a stack of books for Elizabeth Locker, a freshman at Mississippi University for Women from Florence, Ala. in the Hogarth dining room at the college, Monday evening. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Economy a big issue for voters this election Aug 13, 2008
He recently announced an initiative to build a freeway between Mobile and Florence through West Alabama. He launched the creation of a commission to plan the 300 mile road through the impoverished Black Belt region. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Local teams garner votes in ASWA football poll Aug 12, 2008
Cherokee County Herald. August 11, 2008, 3:05 m.. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Rookie returner relying on speed Aug 12, 2008
"He's got a lot of speed. He showed that in the game," cornerback Drayton Florence said ... Florence likes blitzes ... Although the emphasis on more blitzing puts pressure on the secondary, Florence - who tipped a pass against the Falcons resulting in a Reggie Nelson interception - says the club hasn't yet scratched the surface on all of its pressure packages. (Florida Times-Union)
Sweet Water, Cordova top first state poll Aug 9, 2008
Madison County Record : Sports. By staff reports (Updated: Friday, August 8, 2008 9:08 AM CDT). (Madison County Record, AL)
ASWA releases first football poll of the season Aug 6, 2008
Cherokee County Herald. August 6, 2008, 8:20 AM.. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Exchange student savors Italy Jul 22, 2008
He also visited Florence, Rome, Naples and Pompeii, and he took a school trip to Greece. Going overseas made Alex see the U.S. through different eyes: "It kind of gave me a more worldly view.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wyoming keeps MudCats down Jul 20, 2008
The 54-26 win moves the Cavalry (13-3) into Friday's AIFA championship game on the home turf of the Florence (S.C.) Phantoms and ended the MudCats' playoff run a win short of the championship game for a second consecutive season. "All I heard all week is about their team speed and how we can't play football," Cavalry head coach Dan Maciejczak told the Casper Star-Tribune after the game. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
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Pickwick example of state’s fishing diversity Jul 8, 2008
Upriver toward Florence, there are a lot of gravel bars down through there, Walker said ... Then later in the summer, you can target the grass on the ends of the islands all the way up toward Florence. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Louisville quarterback Moore earns award, picks Ole Miss Jul 3, 2008
Moore recently completed a training camp at University of North Alabama Football Camp in Florence, AL. Moore along with 700 other high school participants enjoyed June 28-30 learning techniques and other football advice. Moore received the MVP trophy among the quarterbacks for his efforts at the camp. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
July Fourth celebrations planned across the region Jul 3, 2008
Florence Marina State Park will hold its three-day Fourth of July Celebration 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fee is $3 park pass and $1-$3 for individual activities. (Albany Herald)
Scores, standings, schedules, etc. Jul 1, 2008
Florence 10-4 669 450Huntington 6-8 573 564Carolina 6-8 562 563Fayetteville 5-9 496 622 ... July 7: Huntington at Florence, 6:30 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Norcross coach Martin going to GAC Jun 25, 2008
At 52, Martin replaces the departed Mike Mitchell, who moved on to coach in his hometown of Florence, Alabama. A replacement for Martin has not been named by Norcross. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'It lifts you up to help people' Jun 25, 2008
Alabama is a big beneficiary, with projects in Huntsville, Birmingham, Anniston and Florence. Participants pay $270 each for the privilege of getting up at dawn, working nine-hour days in sweltering heat and sleeping on air mattresses at Westlawn Middle School. (AL.com)
County eyes more room for students Jun 20, 2008
FLORENCE - Everything from finding room on crowded campuses for more than 150 portable classrooms to getting buildings from other districts were brainstormed as solutions to the Madison County school system's growth problems during a day-long board conference Wednesday. It's a problem the district has managed to live with for years, but Superintendent Terry Davis recapped enrollment projections from the recent Educational Management Consultant Services study to highlight why the 26-campus system... (AL.com)
Area schools have coaches coming, going Jun 19, 2008
Boykin left to coach tight ends at North Alabama in Florence, Ala. Lowndes County superintendent Mike Halford said Caledonia is just beginning the interview process to find Boykin's successor. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Goody's store in Orangeburg remains open Jun 15, 2008
South Carolina stores impacted by the restructuring include those in Harbison, Florence, Hilton Head, Aiken and North Myrtle Beach. It is important for you to understand that Goody s is not going out of business, Chief Executive Paul White wrote in an open letter to customers posted on the company Web page, where the company revealed it will close more than a quarter of its locations. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pastor has found scriptural comfort through hard times Jun 14, 2008
He and Danielle came to Pascagoula by way of his two previous assignments in Alabama: One as a youth minister in Florence; the other as associate pastor in Gardendale ... When he took the job of youth minister at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence, Danielle began a career as a public school teacher, a career she continued in Eldridge's subsequent assignments in Alabama and Mississippi. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
MPMS venue for Middle Tenn. String Orchestra Camp Jun 11, 2008
He directs the Shoals Youth Orchestra and teaches string in the Florence City Schools ... Joe Hovater: Violin/Viola/Cello; general music string teacher at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School; holds a B.A. from University of North Alabama and M.A. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; violist with the Shoals Symphony, conductor for the Shoals Youth String Orchestra and founder and conductor of the Shoals Boy Choir in Florence, Ala. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Birmingham News writers win top writing award Jun 9, 2008
The Press-Register in Mobile had the second-most first-place finishes with three followed by The Huntsville Times, The Anniston Star, The TimesDaily in Florence and The Decatur Daily with one each. For The Birmingham News, Solomon also won first-place awards for the Best Sports Story, Writing on a Deadline, Prep or Other Amateur Event, Best Basketball Feature Without a Deadline and won Best Enterprise Story along with Andrew Gribble and Ray Melick. (AL.com)
State Amateur underway at Willow Point Jun 6, 2008
After the first round of the 92nd Men's Alabama State Amateur Championship golf tournament at Willow Point Country Club (WPCC), Daniel Creel of Florence leads with a five-under-par 67. Creel, who placed second in the same tournament last year, holds a one-stroke lead over Woodie Eubanks of Birmingham. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Florence's Creel takes State Amateur lead Jun 6, 2008
(AP) Daniel Creel of Florence grabbed the first-round lead at Alabama's State Amateur. Creel shot a 5-under par 67 Thursday at the Willow Point Golf & Country Club. (AL.com)
Post 19 suffers first loss Jun 4, 2008
By HAROLD GRIMES/Correspondent. Post 11 scored a seventh-inning run without a hit to tip Columbia Post 19 in a 3-2 decision in Tuesday s opener at Dave Hall Field. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
2008 ASWA All-State Softball team Jun 3, 2008
Second base: Brittany Moses, Wetumpka, Sr.; Erin Vaughn, Daphne, Sr. Shortstop: Kaitlin Griffin, Tuscaloosa County, Sr.; Olivia Watkins, Florence, So ... OF - Grace Boutwell, Alabama Christian, Sr. OF - Jessica Broadfoot, Central-Florence, Sr. OF - Nicole Washington, Thomasville, Sr. UTL - Elizabeth Allred, Corner, Sr. UTL - Michal Robertson, Northside, So. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Tourists still driving despite high gas prices Jun 2, 2008
"It cost $80 to get up here," he said about the drive from his hometown of Florence in his Chevrolet pick-up truck. Mitchell and his father, Roscoe, are in town to help work on the Toyota plant in Blue Springs, so his company paid for his gas. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sports news briefs Jun 2, 2008
Washington defeated the visiting Florence Freedom for the third day in a row to finish off its first sweep of the season. The 4-3 win extends the Wild Things' win streak to four and puts them at 5-6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Complete Results Jun 1, 2008
49 7/16/1988 Florence Griffith Joyner, World Class AC College Best: 10 ... 49 7/16/1988 Florence Griffith Joyner, World Class AC College Best: 10 ... 34 9/29/1988 Florence Griffith Joyner, World Class AC College Best: 22. (Msuspartans.com)
