RMS picks up wins over Franklin, Chandlers Nov 22, 2008
Published: Friday, November 21, 2008 9:59 AM CST The Russellville Middle School boys' basketball team recently won a pair of games against Franklin-Simpson and Chandlers. Over the weekend, the Panthers eighth-grade team pulled off a close 40-39 over Franklin-Simpson ... Tanner Clark led Franklin-Simpson with 18 points. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Tigers move up in rankings Nov 22, 2008
He will be accompanied by the high-energy and productive wing Roger Franklin. Dowell, like Franklin, will fine tune his craft at national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School before making his way to Stillwater. (Memphis Sports -- Rivals.com)
Electric car plant zapped by investor pullout Nov 21, 2008
(AP) - Plans to build an electric car manufacturing plant in Franklin have been short-circuited by the pullout of a major investor. The Lexington Herald-Leader quoted a key partner in the project as saying if additional funding can't be found, the project may be moved to another state willing to provide stronger economic incentives. (WKRC.com, OH)
ZAP to begin production in Shepherdsville Nov 21, 2008
Randall Waldman, CEO of Shepherdsville-based LLC, said recently informed him that it could not honor its commitment to buy $125 million in bonds Integrity needed to sell to finance a planned 1 million-square-foot electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ky ... While Integrity officials work to line up financing for the Franklin plant, Integrity plans to retrofit a portion of its Shepherdsville plant to begin making about 25 electric cars per week in the first quarter of 2009, Waldman... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Mailbag: What's happening in the SEC Nov 20, 2008
Franklin from Memphis : With the SEC off to an unusual start with Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia losing to mid-major teams, will this be the season the SEC doesn't get its normal five or six teams into the Big Dance. At this point, Tennessee is the only real lock I see, with Florida not far behind. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stocks hit five-year lows Nov 20, 2008
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB), insurer American Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: AFG), First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) and First Franklin Corp. (NASDAQ: FFHS) each fell 7 percent or more. Some big stocks fared a little better. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Track & Field Schedule Announced for 2009 Season Nov 18, 2008
The April slate will conclude with a traditional trip to Philadelphia for the Penn Relays at historic Franklin Field. Clemson's lone outdoor meet will be the Orange e Classic, which is scheduled for May 8-9 at the Rock Norman Track. (Clemsontigers.com)
Carlotta White Nov 18, 2008
Mrs. White resided in Galt for 12 years and in Franklin for 13 years prior to moving to Herald. She enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Men's Basketball Opens Home Season vs. Western Kentucky on Saturday Nov 16, 2008
RADIO: Houston-ISP Sports Network 790 AM The Sports Animal-Houston Tom Franklin, PxP; Willis Wilson (analyst) TELEVISION: none INTERNET AUDIO/VIDEO: LIVE STATS: GAME NOTES ... com with Tom Franklin calling the play-by-play action and Willis Wilson providing analysis. (Uhcougars.com)
Men's Basketball Downs Western Kentucky, 73-64 Nov 16, 2008
Fans can hear the game live on 790 AM The Sports Animal with Tom Franklin calling the play-by-play action and Willis Wilson serving as analyst. The pregame show is slated to begin at 6:45 p.m. (CST). (Uhcougars.com)
Football Ready for C-USA Showdown vs. Tulsa on Saturday Nov 16, 2008
RADIO: Houston-ISP Sports Radio Network 790 AM The Sports Animal-Houston Tom Franklin, PxP; David Klingler, anaylst; Chuck Brown, sideline TELEVISION: CBS College Sports (DirectTV channel 613; Dish Network channel 152 * Carter Blackburn, PxP; Dan Fouts, analyst INTERNET VIDEO: INTERNET AUDIO: LIVE STATS: GAME NOTES ... RADIO/TELEVISION INFORMATION Fans can hear the game live on 790 AM The Sports Animal with Tom Franklin calling the play-by-play action, David Klingler providing color analysis and... (Uhcougars.com)
Federal judge will rule Monday on Ohio ballots Nov 16, 2008
Almost all of the uncounted provisional votes - just over 27,000 - are in Franklin County, which leans Democratic. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (FOX19.com, OH)
Groups Ask Kentucky Court to Reverse Domain Seizures Nov 15, 2008
The Center for Democracy and Technology, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky Thursday with the Kentucky Court of Appeals, asking the court to overturn rulings made on Sept. 18 and Oct. 16 by Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate. Wingate ruled that the domain names are illegal "gambling devices" under Kentucky law, and he gave the gambling Web sites until Monday to come up with ways to block access by Kentucky residents or face forfeiture of... (PC World)
Death Notices for Friday, Nov. 14 Nov 15, 2008
Mrs. Becker is survived by her husband, Harvey Becker, Augusta; two sons, Leon A.J. Becker and wife Jo Marie, Augusta, and Bruce L.H. Becker and wife Karen, Marthasville; one daughter, Janice I.H. Held and husband Richard, New Franklin; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Memorials to the Femme Osage UCC church cemetery fund, care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385 are preferred. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 14, 2008 Nov 15, 2008
Franklin Raines who ran Fannie into the ground, worked as Clinton's OMB director during the same time these phoney surplus numbers were cooked up. The "Surplus numbers" were developed during the "Tech-Bubble", were high numbers, not averaged. (North County Times)
AP Newsbreak: Ohio lottery director withheld info Nov 15, 2008
Michael Dolan testified today in Franklin County Common Pleas Court that he knew a new lottery vendor had been selected when he entered a heated legislative committee meeting May 5 that would determine keno's fate. But he told lawmakers the decision on the vendor had not been made. (FOX19.com, OH)
Budget cuts could slow progress on new school Nov 15, 2008
Schematic design plans for the new school, which will be located on Franklin Road, were approved in September. The total estimated cost for the school is 13 million. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
New streams of revenue Nov 14, 2008
After nearly two years of discussions, Louisville Water is forming a regional water commission through which the utility will provide water to Shelby and Franklin counties. (See related item on next page. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Wing-T fest set for Hohenwald Nov 14, 2008
In other games it will be: Hillsboro over Mt. Juliet, Maplewood over Beech, Franklin over Hendersonville, Centennial over Brentwood, Harding Academy over St. George s, Davidson Academy over SBEC, Ensworth over Brentwood Academy, MBA over MUS, Milan over Martin Westview and Kentucky over Vanderbilt. Last week s picks: 17-4 (81%); Overall picks: 222-48 (82. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
City Halls call out for help from Obama Nov 13, 2008
com, many mayors called for a program in the style of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration to put people back to work and rebuild neglected roads, bridges and schools. The economy was by far the most frequently mentioned problem, and fixing the nation's infrastructure the most frequently mentioned solution. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
UCLA inks four-man class Nov 13, 2008
4 assists as a junior last year at Franklin High in Seattle. Pitino called Marra the best high school shooter he's seen in 30 years, and that group includes former Kentucky star Travis Ford and former Louisville star Taquan Dean. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
School Shopping Nov 13, 2008
Power forward (Franklin, Tenn. Centennial) is a big-time competitor who rebounds at both ends of the floor. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cards' Four Signees Give U of L a Stellar Recruiting Class Nov 13, 2008
Mount Hermon; Peyton Siva, a 5-11, 180-pound guard from Franklin High School in Seattle, Wash ... 5 steals as a junior for Coach Jason Kerr in helping Franklin High School to a 24-3 record and a fifth-place finish in the Washington state Class 4A tournament ... A three-year captain for Franklin, Siva is ranked No. 28 nationally in the ESPN 100, 49th by Rivals. (Uoflsports.com)
Ends struggle to produce Nov 13, 2008
com Benjamin Franklin once declared that the only certain things in life are death and taxes ... Benjamin Franklin once declared that the only certain things in life are death and taxes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Recent Illinois editorials Nov 12, 2008
Not since Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1933 has an American president entered the Oval Office at such a crossroads for the country. A faltering economy, war on two fronts and a health care system that excludes millions of Americans make up the short list of things to be addressed early in the Obama administration. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
PELOSI BACKS SPECIAL SESSION FOR 'AID'... Nov 12, 2008
Obama -- a circumstance not seen since the interregnum between Herbert Hoover's presidency and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's in the early 1930s. The White House didn't close the door entirely to using the TARP funds this way -- suggesting it could eventually happen. (The Drudge Report)
Mother pleads guilty in child's death Nov 11, 2008
(AP) - A Franklin County woman faces sentencing in December after pleading guilty to amended charges in the death of her 5-month-old daughter, who was exposed to crack cocaine smoke. A medical examiner's report stated Brooklyn McIntyre died of acute cocaine intoxication. (WKRC.com, OH)
Five finalists named for school music director Nov 11, 2008
com Hugh Ruppersburg, senior associate dean in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, named five finalists Monday to replace Don Lowe as director of the college's Hugh Hodgson School of Music ... Hugh Ruppersburg, senior associate dean in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, named five finalists Monday to replace Don Lowe as director of the college's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tigers hope to reverse fortune Nov 11, 2008
Auburn was ranked No. 11 in the Associated Press preseason poll and the media pick to win the SEC West, but Tuberville fired offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, who brought a much-discussed spread offense, after six games following a loss to Vanderbilt ... 9 points against teams from BCS conferences this year, but have settled on its starting quarterback since Franklin was sent packing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thank you, Abe: Lincoln helps Obama win presidency Nov 10, 2008
Illinois official state historian, Tom Schwartz, noted that Franklin Roosevelt and his supporters often cited Lincoln when trying to build support for New Deal policies. Schwartz said Obama could evoke Lincoln more effectively than any other candidate because of the many parallels between the two: Illinoisans, lawyers, former state lawmakers, members of Congress briefly. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Like Abe and FDR, Obama faces crises coming into office Nov 9, 2008
Like Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President-elect Obama is facing a banking emergency. Like Abraham Lincoln, Obama is trying to patch up national divisions. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Who will UGA or Georgia Tech offer next? Nov 9, 2008
Tucker coach Franklin Stephens said he would not be surprised to see some of the bigger schools get back involved in late January. Georgia had expressed strong interest in Roberson but appears to be waiting to see how his rehabilitation goes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Report: Driver not intoxicated or speeding in fatal crash (9) Nov 9, 2008
Passenger Jacob Gidcumb, 20, died after a car driven by McMeen, 18, crashed into a mailbox and culvert on Franklin Road. In the report, which was obtained by the News-Democrat r through an open records request, the investigating officer concluded that McMeen was not under the influence of intoxicants and that speeding was not believed to be a contributing factor. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Dear Editor: Barack Obama is guilty by association Nov 8, 2008
Although he has disavowed his relationship with them, Barrack Obama had as financial advisors in his campaign, Jim Johnson (former CEO of Fannie Mae), Tim Howard (former CFO at Fannie Mae), and Franklin Raines (more recent former CEO of Fannie Mae). All three were subjects of Federal Investigations of misconduct and lying on financial reports. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008
Williams, who once owned a collection of historic campaign buttons, fondly recalls discussing politics with students, who often brought political memorabilia to class, including one with a walking stick that once belonged to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. "It was amazing how much they learned when they talked to their elderly family members about history," she said, "and how much stuff those people had that they wanted to share with their grandchildren. "There were also interesting buttons. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lady Buffs Ranked Sixth In Preseason WBCA NCAA Division II Poll Nov 6, 2008
Franklin Pierce and Alaska - Anchorage round out the top five, with West Texas A&M taking the sixth spot as well as three first-place votes. One other Lone Star Conference institution received recognition as the Central Oklahoma took 19th place on the poll. (Gobuffsgo.com)
FAB 50 rankings Nov 6, 2008
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON (Franklin, Ky. Last season's record: 34-4 Outlook: The Wildcats were runners-up in Kentucky's Sweet Sixteen and lost just three seniors from that squad while returning the team's top two rebounders and two of the top three offensive threats. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Incumbent Lincoln Davis retains house seat Nov 6, 2008
As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, the Pall Mall Democrat received 141,248 votes in the 4th Congressional District, a staggering lead over his Republican opponent Monty J. Lankford from Franklin, who earned 91,010 votes, according to the Associated Press ... Counties included in the 4th Congressional District form a check mark across the center of the state, starting south of Franklin, passing through Maury County to southern border counties like Lincoln and Giles before extending northeast to the Kentucky... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Jenny Parm brought along her 10-year-old daughter Ashley Borland when she cast her vote in the 2008 election. Nov 5, 2008
Givens remembers the election when Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected. Daddy came home after voting and told momma that he had voted for FDR but not to tell anyone because he was a Republican, said Givens. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Police investigate man's death at group home Nov 5, 2008
Vikki Franklin of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services told WPSD-TV that the state regulates the home and is launching an investigation. Investigators say they have a suspect, but that no arrest has been made. (WKRC.com, OH)
Election Day Nov 5, 2008
Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Martin Lawrence, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Diana Ross, Eddie Murphy, Maya Angelo, Booker T. Washington, Billy Dee Williams, Russell Crow, Alec Baldwin, Chaka Khan, Steven Seagal, Andy Garcia, Al Green, Al Capone, Mark Twain, and Truth look here: King Henry VIII of England that doesnt make me feel too good and of course ME (Apr 13th) oh yeah, and Demi stole my birthday. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holloway wedding (200) Nov 5, 2008
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Rose Hines of Russellville and Ms. Dianne Crane of Franklin and granddaughter of Leighton and Ann Hines of Russellville and June Bilyeu of Auburn ... The Matrons-of-honor were Nicole Law, friend of the bride, of Franklin and Laura Hanks Petrino, friend of the bride, of Bowling Green ... Bridesmaids were: Carie Lee Wiles of Bowling Green; Tiffany Barnes of Franklin; Hannah Fowler of Franklin and Kristie Holloway of Olmstead. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Harned gives update to county on LEAD activity Nov 5, 2008
First District Magistrate Kerry Kenady asked Harned about the ZAP plant going in Franklin ... Both Integrity and ZAP have pledged that a final agreement has been reached to build the one-million square foot plant in Franklin. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
North Texas spoils Western Kentucky Homecoming with 51-40 victory Nov 5, 2008
WKU was able to get the ball right back as on the kickoff Chris Franklin. recovered a fumble forced by Mark Santoro to set up the offense at the. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Lassiter "miracle play" appears on ESPN Nov 4, 2008
The midseason firing of Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Franklin has muddied those waters, however ... Since Franklin s firing, Lutzenkirchen has also gotten offers from Texas Tech and South Carolina. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Democrats are looking for bigger House majority Nov 4, 2008
Paul Sancya Democrat Gary Peters campaigns in Franklin, Mich. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Slate's Election Day Tipsheet Nov 4, 2008
In Ohio, look to turnout in Franklin County (home to Columbus) for McCain. For Obama, look at Hamilton County (home to Cincinnati) and other big, urban counties such as Cuyahoga (Cleveland), where new registrations and black voters should boost Obama's numbers. (Slate)
7 celebrations Nov 2, 2008
Oh yeah, Tony Franklin. Get real people. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
News from MSU Media Relations--November 1 Nov 1, 2008
Friday nights effort caps the Franklin, Tenn. natives year with a career and SEC-best 124 stops. (GenesPage.com)
Getting a Handel on long voting lines Nov 1, 2008
Let s see, there have only been 45 days to vote early, absentee ballots availible, and on the last day John Lewis, Shirley Franklin and Bookman cry foul because the lines are too long. Give me a break. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Jackie Jaszcz Oct 31, 2008
He has worked with gospel, country, Rjazz artists such as Kirk Franklin, Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna Judd, SONICFLOOD, Hezekiah Walker, John Michael Montgomery, George Clinton and Funkadelic ... "The year he took our family to the Grammys two years ago was when he won his second one. And he won two more the year after that. That was really cool. It's really fun having your dad do that because you get to go to all the studios and everything. We used to hang out with Billy Ray Cyrus when he used to... (Samfordsports.com)
First Financial Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Oct 30, 2008
" The company applied the fair value option to its equity securities of government sponsored entities ("GSE"), specifically 200,000 FHLMC perpetual preferred series V shares; and these shares are classified as trading assets. Third quarter 2008 financial results included a $3.4 million loss related to the company's investment of these securities. As previously mentioned, this loss is a result of the decline in market value of the shares following the September 7, 2008 announcement by the U.S.... (PR Newswire)
McCain the right choice Oct 30, 2008
" They were invented by one of John McCain's classmates, Ben Franklin, on soon may be affordable to you under and Obama health care plan. ". Independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:36 AM:" This time we truly are faced with a choice of the lesser of two evils.I will vote for Sarah Palin and that other guy McCain.Without Sarah my vote would be third party.Please make this print large enough to easily read.Public input is valuable!!!!! ". (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Some local political trivia around election time Oct 29, 2008
The article also mentioned large delegations came from Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elgin, Kingston, Franklin, Mayfield and South Grove. The newspaper concluded that it was twice as large a gathering that was held in the county on any occasion. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ex-Ohio lawmaker ordered to pay $2,000 fine Oct 29, 2008
But a Franklin County judge on Tuesday did order former state Rep. John Widowfield to pay $2,000 in fines after Widowfield pleaded guilty to two first degree misdemeanor charges - filing a false financial disclosure statement and converting campaign funds into personal use. (FOX19.com, OH)
Blanton first former Cat to earn World Series win Oct 29, 2008
Blanton, a native of Franklin, Ky. and UK letterwinner from 2000-02, got the start in game four and excelled, working six innings, allowing four hits and two walks and striking out seven. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Swimming & Diving Competes At Oakland Quadrangular Oct 27, 2008
Franklin also finished sixth in the 100 backstroke (1:01. 06). (Wsuathletics.com)
2009 Commitment Rankings Oct 27, 2008
He will be accompanied by the high-energy and productive wing Roger Franklin. Dowell, like Franklin, will fine tune his craft at national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School before making his way to Stillwater. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida trying to lure away Auburn recruit Lutzenkirchen Oct 26, 2008
Lutzenkirchen remains firmly committed to Auburn, but after the recent firing of Tiger offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, the 6-foot-4, 241 pounder decided to at least listen to other offers ... Both Texas Tech and South Carolina have made offers since Franklin s firing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ohio gets disaster declaration for Ike aftermath Oct 25, 2008
Counties declared disaster areas are Ashland, Brown, Butler, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Coshocton (kuh-SHAHK'-tuhn), Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Greene, Guernsey and Hamilton. Also part of the declaration are Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby, Summit, Tuscarawas (tus-kuh-RAW'-uhs), Union, and Warren counties. (FOX19.com, OH)
Doctors often put their trust in placebos Oct 24, 2008
One of its authors, Franklin Miller, was among the medical ethicists who said they were troubled by the results. "This is the doctor-patient relationship, and our expectations about being truthful about what's going on and about getting informed consent should give us pause about deception," said Miller, director of the research ethics program in the department of bioethics at the National Institutes of Health. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Kentucky overstepping bounds Oct 23, 2008
The University of South Carolina. Recent lawsuit to seize Internet domains grossly violates citizens' rights. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Post First Comment Oct 23, 2008
Kentucky overstepping bounds - Viewpoints. The University of South Carolina. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Media Drink Obama's "8 Years Old" Kool-Aid Oct 23, 2008
This changes the Social Security system that Franklin Roosevelt implemented in 1937 from a pay as you go system that is already very generous to lower income workers into a welfare transfer system where low income workers pay little of the cost of their benefit and it is subsidized by the tax paying citizens from their Federal Income tax payments. Welfare in other words. (Townhall.com)
Placebos Routinely Prescribed, Survey Finds Oct 23, 2008
This is the doctor-patient relationship, and our expectations about being truthful about what s going on and about getting informed consent should give us pause about deception, said Dr. Franklin G. Miller, one of the study s authors and director of the research ethics program at the department of bioethics at the National Institutes of Health. The study was published in the BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
