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Stillman AD knows all about hard work, challenges
- TUSCALOOSA | Curtis D. Campbell, athletics director at Stillman College, came to town with the experience of an administrator, having worked at colleges of various sizes.
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June 30th, 2008
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Georgia's Uga VI dies
- ATHENS, Ga. | Uga VI, the University of Georgia's beloved English bulldog mascot, died Friday night in Savannah, Cecelia Seiler confirmed to The Macon Telegraph on Saturday morning.<br>"He didn't suffer," Seiler said of her 10-year-old dog. "He lived right here in my den with me for 10 years. He was a happy dog."
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June 29th, 2008
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Leatherwood victorious in professional debut
- BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. | Keandrae Leatherwood won his pro-debut fight in a first-round knockout against Eddie McDonald Saturday night.
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June 29th, 2008
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Catfish Derby winners announced
- TUSCALOOSA | Westside Bass Club announced winners of its Kids Catfish Derby at Lake Lurleen State Park.<br>In the 3-5 age group, Layla Davis won the girls competition with 3.20 pounds, while Kaleb Howard won the boys division with 6.26 pounds.
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June 29th, 2008
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Howell, Sietz claim Division I doubles championship
- TUSCALOOSA | Tara Howell and Nadja Seitz both let out a deep sigh of relief, made a quick embrace and triumphantly walked off the court, each sporting an ear-to-ear grin. <br>Winning is normally fun, but for this duo, winning was twice the fun.
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June 29th, 2008
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OUTDOORS: Court decision gives gun rights advocates a measure of relief
- Have you ever waited 30 seconds to say, 'told you so,' stick out your tongue or give someone a raspberry. The opportunity floated my way this week.
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June 29th, 2008
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Horry wants to play another year
- San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry - a former University of Alabama star - has decided against retirement and wants to return to the NBA for a 17th season, a Houston television station reported Friday.
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June 28th, 2008
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Knipher, Styes win 4-ball tournament
- Andrew Knipher and Ben Styes combined to shoot 65-66 for a two-day total of 131 to win the Bill Burton 4-ball tournament at the Country Club of Tuscaloosa recently. They edged Josh Stephens and Jake Nick (65-68-133) for the title on the par-72 course.
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June 28th, 2008
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Europe beats U.S. in Palmer Cup
- IRVINE, SCOTLAND | The University of Alabama golf program was prominently represented on teams from both sides at this week's Palmer Cup. It was a former Crimson Tide golfer who spoiled a 2008 Tide senior's hope for team victory.
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June 28th, 2008
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Kerr finishes strong before darkness halts play at U.S. Women's Open
- EDINA, Minn. (AP) - Halfway across the country, this U.S. Women's Open must look familiar to Angela Park. She was in the lead after 36 holes of a tournament again delayed by storms, and Cristie Kerr was moving quickly up the leaderboard.
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June 28th, 2008
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Daniels, Dwyer reach semifinals
- When local tennis player Starr Daniels stepped on the court Friday, she knew about her opponents' strengths and nothing about her partner's ability.
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June 28th, 2008
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Mad dash
- Bonneville puts in long hours to get Links ready for operation
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June 28th, 2008
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Old Mimosa course resurrected into Links at Tuscaloosa
- The plaque sits behind the recently-built clubhouse, in front of a tree, and overlooks everything that's changed at the end of Mimosa Park Drive, just off highway 69 out toward Taylorville. Only now there's also Links Boulevard, which has been added on.
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June 28th, 2008
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Hardy hopes weekend event a big splash
- TUSCALOOSA | When Lake Tuscaloosa became a little too crowded for his liking, water skiing enthusiast Lyman Hardy decided to build his own state-of-the-art facility.
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June 27th, 2008
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White, Hendrix get NBA call
- The Detroit Pistons selected Hillcrest High School graduate D.J. White with the 29th pick of the NBA draft Thursday night, but immediately traded the Indiana star's rights to the Seattle SuperSonics, according to a report by ESPN.com.
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June 27th, 2008
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Few spots can top prestige of North River Yacht Club
- TUSCALOOSA | On any given day, a visitor might see a host of area celebrities, especially associated with University of Alabama athletics, at NorthRiver Yacht Club.
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June 27th, 2008
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NorthRiver offers tough golf, unique sights
- TUSCALOOSA | Ask anyone who has played the sixth hole at NorthRiver Yacht Club with something on the line and he will probably have a story to tell.
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June 27th, 2008
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Indian Hills different from traditional clubs
- Although it's not considered the signature hole, it's the one many people seem to remember most.
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June 26th, 2008
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Tide soccer highlights 11 home games
- TUSCALOOSA | Todd Bramble, new head coach of the University of Alabama women's soccer team, faces a 2008 schedule that includes 10 teams that advanced to last year's NCAA Tournament.<br>The Crimson Tide will make a weekend trip to California, taking on Cal State-Fullerton on Sept. 5 and Southern California on Sept. 7.
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June 26th, 2008
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Tide to host volleyball camps
- Tide to host volleyball camps
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June 26th, 2008
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Rice accepts basketball offer to Stillman
- TUSCALOOSA | Whenever Terry Rice had a door slammed in his face, he kept looking for another opportunity.<br>Rice, a 2007 graduate of Central High School, found it in his hometown. The 5-foot-10 guard signed last week to play basketball for Stillman College.
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June 26th, 2008
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Sorenstam ready for 'The Open'
- EDINA, Minn. | The practice range at Interlachen was filled with young players hitting balls under the late afternoon sun, many of them playing in the U.S. Women's Open for the first time and soaking up all it offers.<br>In the middle of this activity was Annika Sorenstam, without any fanfare, longtime Swedish coach Henri Reis at her side.
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June 26th, 2008
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County below state average in number of golf courses
- TUSCALOOSA | Like so many other professionals and golf officials in Tuscaloosa County, Indian Hills Country Club head pro Paul Reid didn't grow up here, but was already familiar with the area before arriving.
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June 26th, 2008
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Rose, Beasley set to lead fab freshmen
- Michael Beasley strolled into a hotel ballroom Wednesday, spotted the swarm of cameras surrounding his table, and jokingly asked Brandon Rush if he wanted to switch spots.
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June 26th, 2008
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Today's draft could be a drought-breaker
- D.J. White hopes to break the city's 17-year draft drought tonight. Richard Hendrix hopes to become the first University of Alabama player to be taken in the first round since 2001.
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June 26th, 2008
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Member-friendly
- Although it's not considered the signature hole, it's the one many people seem to remember most.
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June 26th, 2008
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Tiger Woods down for the count
- Tiger Woods walked tenderly out of Torrey Pines with a U.S. Open trophy he was destined to win on a left leg worse than anyone imagined.
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June 26th, 2008
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Post 34 hosting four-day invitational tournament
- TUSCALOOSA | The fifth annual Killian-Windham Invitational Baseball Tournament, hosted by Tuscaloosa Post 34, gets underway tonight, bringing last summer's American Legion World Series championship team and several other top squads together for a four-day event.
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June 26th, 2008
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Garner takes over Jaguar baseball
- Former University of Alabama outfielder Travis Garner has accepted the position as head baseball coach at Northridge High School for the 2009 season.
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June 26th, 2008
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Bowling tries to spark innovation among coaches
- TUSCALOOSA | Inspiration can strike at any time. Just ask Dwight Bolwing.<br>Sulligent High School's head football coach is the author of the recently published book 'Football Bowling Style.'
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June 26th, 2008
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Post 34 struggles, but beats Bessemer
- TUSCALOOSA | To the casual observer, Tuscaloosa Post 34's 14-8 win over Bessemer Post 149 Thursday night in the Killian-Windham Invitational baseball tournament may have appeared easy.<br>However, a deeper look beyond a cursory glance at the stat sheet reveals it wasn't that simple.
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June 26th, 2008
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Cauley retains lead at Junior World Cup
- Bud Cauley remains atop the leaderboard and is at 11-under par 202 going into the final round of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup.
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June 26th, 2008
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UWA's Parker leading in college rodeo event
- The University of West Alabama's Natasha Parker leads in the average in breakaway roping at the Collegiate National Finals Rodeo at the Casper Events Center.
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June 26th, 2008
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Cink takes over Travelers lead; Thompson in 3-way tie for fifth
- CROMWELL, Conn. | Stewart Cink moved to the top of the Travelers Championship leaderboard Friday, making two long eagle putts in a 6-under 64 that left him a stroke ahead of defending champion Hunter Mahan and two others.<br>Cink, the 1997 winner at TPC River Highlands, is seeking his first victory of the season after six top-10 finishes.
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June 26th, 2008
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Legacy large as Templeton leaves Mississippi State
- Larry Templeton doesn't want to talk about his legacy at Mississippi State. He'll leave others to do that.
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June 26th, 2008
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Tiller wins Manning Scholarship at UT
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. | Elizabeth Tiller, an honors graduate from American Christian Academy, has been named 2008 recipient of the Peyton Manning Scholarship at the University of Tennessee. She met with Manning on Wednesday in a ceremony where the scholarship was formally awarded.
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June 26th, 2008
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Carolina eliminates LSU with 9th-inning grand slam
- Tim Federowicz's grand slam in the top of the ninth inning Friday night sent North Carolina to a 7-3 victory over LSU in a College World Series elimination game disrupted twice by rain in two days.
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June 26th, 2008
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UA's Saban inducted into Hall of Honor
- Nick Saban was inducted into the Independence Bowl Hall of Honor on Thursday night at a ceremony at the East Ridge Country Club in Shreveport.
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June 26th, 2008
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Columbia rallies to knock off Post 29
- Coming into Friday night's game against defending American Legion World Series champion Columbia (Tenn.) Post 19, one could say West Alabama Post 29 had a puncher's chance.
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June 26th, 2008
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Post 96 remains undefeated
- COTTONDALE | In the days leading up to the start the Killian-Windham Invitational baseball tournament, most of the hype centered around a collection of four or five teams which could boast big resumes and even bigger trophy cases.<br>Left out of the mix was a young, but talented, Tuscaloosa Post 96 squad.<br>Not any more.
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June 26th, 2008
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OUTDOORS: Mr. Mac had an understanding of sentimental value
- When a painter dies, people say his work immediately escalates in value. I believe the same is true for gunsmiths. I know it is for me personally.
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June 26th, 2008
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Briefly
- TOYOTA CITY, Japan | Future University of Alabama golfer Bud Cauley shot 70 in the final round at the 2008 Toyota Junior World Cup to finished tied for first in the international event.
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June 26th, 2008
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Six-year effort results in bio-degradable plastic lure
- LIVINGSTON | Russell Hanson didn't know why his wife was crying and asking to see him on that December day. He was busy and told her he really didn't have time. But she insisted.<br>When Sherry Hanson arrived at his job site, Hanson, a Livingston-based contractor, asked her what was the problem.
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June 26th, 2008
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Ol' colony is a top-notch public golf course
- TUSCALOOSA | There used to be a tree on the short 17th hole at the Ol' Colony Golf Complex, on the right side of the green and near the lake that serves as a scenic backdrop for anyone standing on the tees.
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June 26th, 2008
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In Alabama, golf lags behind in popularity
- TUSCALOOSA | In the town where Capstone Golf Club general manager Cary Perez grew up, Charles City, Iowa, they take their golf very seriously.
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June 26th, 2008
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Home run, illegal substitutions costly for Tuscaloosa Post 96
- TUSCALOOSA | Tuscaloosa Post 96 coach Mickey Hollyhand got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. In the end, his team paid for the mistake.
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June 26th, 2008
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Scenic Capstone Club a challenging course
- TUSCALOOSA | The 17th tee at Capstone Golf Club causes numerous reactions from just about everyone when they survey the eye-popping par 4 for the first time.
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June 26th, 2008
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CALENDAR: Community Sports
- BASEBALL
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June 26th, 2008
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Full speed ahead for Invitational
- The Eleanor Jones Invitational tennis tournament will go forward this weekend as planned despite being threatened with extinction, or at least postponement, after being played for the last 30 years at NorthRiver Yacht Club.
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June 26th, 2008
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ANDREW BONE: Combines conclude; recruits turn focus to '08
- The Under Armour/Scout.com football combines have become very prestigious events for high school prospects to receive an invitation to, with a total of 14 combines held coast-to-coast and one elite camp held April 27 for Scout.com to get a closer look at prospects and compare them. This is one of the phases to help arrive at the star ratings.
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June 26th, 2008
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Big games on tap for TCHS 2008 season
- When the time comes every year for Tuscaloosa County High School football coach Robert Higginbotham to make his team's schedule for the following season, there is one thing he is certain of -- there will be no cream puffs for the Wildcats to feast upon.
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June 26th, 2008
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TCC still going strong
- When it comes to the 13th hole at the Country Club of Tuscaloosa, listed as a straight 285-yard par 4, a golfer can't help but notice one thing.
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June 26th, 2008
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TCC has a little bit of everything
- When it comes to the 13th hole at the Country Club of Tuscaloosa, listed as a straight 285-yard par 4, a golfer can't help but notice one thing.
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June 26th, 2008
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Shelton State's Lauren Tucker signs to play at Fairfield
- TUSCALOOSA | Lauren Tucker's basketball journey carried her from her hometown of Red Bay to a two-year stint at Shelton State Community College.<br>She'll leave home again and head for Connecticut to play for Fairfield University, a Division I school in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
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June 26th, 2008
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Hidden Meadows Golf Course offers a family atmosphere
- NORTHPORT | When it comes to Hidden Meadows Golf Course, there's only one name anyone needs to know, and that would be Prickett.
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June 26th, 2008
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Woodland Forrest looking to take course to a new level
- TUSCALOOSA | For Woodland Forrest Country Club, the rest of this summer will be about a new beginning.
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June 26th, 2008
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Counting on Dillard s - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Counting on Dillard s Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - 46 minutes ago It also has announced store closures this year in Lexington, Ky., Richmond, Va., Greeley, Co., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Pocatello, Idaho, Franklin, Ohio, ... |
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June 7th, 2008
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White showed star quality long before Indiana - Rivals.com (subscription)
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White showed star quality long before Indiana Rivals.com (subscription), TN - 7 hours ago High school: Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Hillcrest • Coach: Thad Fitzpatrick When is the first time you remember thinking this guy had the potential to play ... |
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June 7th, 2008
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NORTHPORT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 | Northport native Harper to ... - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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June 7th, 2008
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UK Names Gary Henderson 25th Baseball Head Coach - UKAthletics
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June 6th, 2008
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Cheap Shots loses its lease - The University of Alabama Crimson White
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Cheap Shots loses its lease The University of Alabama Crimson White, AL - 2 hours ago The Booth closed when the previous property owner did not renew its lease shortly before the block was sold, and The Library was closed when the Tuscaloosa ... |
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June 6th, 2008
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'Ultimate' car wash opens on McFarland - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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'Ultimate' car wash opens on McFarland Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 12 minutes ago “I’m risking a lot but I’m very confident that it will be extremely successful in Tuscaloosa,” Nowlin said. Judging from the initial public response, ... |
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June 6th, 2008
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Diabetes Social Network Wins Web 2.0 Award for Niche Social Networks - PR Web (press release)
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June 6th, 2008
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UA, AU joint PAC needed for short-term relief - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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UA, AU joint PAC needed for short-term relief Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 41 minutes ago It also will mean trouble for the business communities in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Huntsville. And there is sure to be a negative economic ripple if the ... |
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June 6th, 2008
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Qdoba Mexican Grill coming to Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg American
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Qdoba Mexican Grill coming to Hattiesburg Hattiesburg American, MS - 3 hours ago Bolster fell in love with the Qdoba concept at a University of Alabama football game when he ate at a restaurant location just off the Tuscaloosa campus. ... |
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June 5th, 2008
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Cheap Shots loses lease - The University of Alabama Crimson White
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Cheap Shots loses lease The University of Alabama Crimson White, AL - 5 hours ago The Booth closed when the previous property owner did not renew its lease shortly before the block was sold, and The Library was closed when the Tuscaloosa ... |
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June 5th, 2008
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Herbert Stutts; American U. Business School Administrator - Washington Post
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June 5th, 2008
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Alabama and Tennessee Institutions Announce Program and Job Cuts - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
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June 4th, 2008
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WDAM History - WDAM-TV
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WDAM History WDAM-TV, MS - 2 hours ago ... second station WCFT TV, channel 33 in Tuscaloosa, AL. and with that purchase came the corporate name change to Service Broadcasters, Inc. and on Jan. ... |
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June 4th, 2008
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Local attorney finishes 32-year tenure on state oil, gas board - South Alabamian
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June 4th, 2008
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Ulta Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results - Business Wire (press release)
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June 4th, 2008
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New apartments will be able to have 5 bedrooms per unit - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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June 4th, 2008
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JPA to help fund Monteith Amphitheater - Trading Markets (press release)
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JPA to help fund Monteith Amphitheater Trading Markets (press release), CA - 5 hours ago Richard Shelby, R-Tuscaloosa, through the Calhoun County Commission. Construction began on McClellan's Monteith Amphitheater in 1937. ... |
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June 4th, 2008
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JPA to help fund Monteith Amphitheater - Anniston Star (subscription)
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June 4th, 2008
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Pryme Oil farms out on Updip Tuscaloosa - Trading Markets (press release)
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Pryme Oil farms out on Updip Tuscaloosa Trading Markets (press release), CA - 30 minutes ago ... (RWE Aust Business News) Pryme Oil and Gas (ASX:PYM) will farm out its interests in the Updip Tuscaloosa project (which includes the Atocha prospect) to ... |
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June 4th, 2008
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Findley named newspaper's publisher - Post Searchlight
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Findley named newspaper's publisher Post Searchlight, GA - 28 minutes ago Both newspapers are part of the Boone Newspapers' organization of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Natchez, Miss. Bainbridge Media LLC acquired The Post-Searchlight ... |
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June 3rd, 2008
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The Post-Searchlight changes ownership - Miller County Liberal
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The Post-Searchlight changes ownership Miller County Liberal, GA - 35 minutes ago Boone Newspapers is owned principally by James B. "Jim" Boone of Tuscaloosa, who also serves as chairman of the board. Todd Carpenter of Natchez is ... |
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June 3rd, 2008
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NHFA Recognizes Retailers with Best Practices - Furniture World Magazine (press release)
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NHFA Recognizes Retailers with Best Practices Furniture World Magazine (press release) - 44 minutes ago Headquartered in High Point, NC, its membership includes more than 2750 business organizations representing 10000 stores with locations in all 50 states and ... |
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June 3rd, 2008
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SIAC fires Lide as commissioner - Albany Herald On-line
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SIAC fires Lide as commissioner Albany Herald On-line, GA - 1 hour ago One day after the Tuscaloosa News first reported the suspension April 18, Mategakis said, “We are both denying it.” On Monday, Mategakis said the council ... |
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June 3rd, 2008
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Capstone Bancshares to acquire Security Federal Bancorp - Banking Business Review
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June 3rd, 2008
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Tide baseball SID Barry Allen does more than just compile statistics - Anniston Star (subscription)
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June 3rd, 2008
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The promise of Steel - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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The promise of Steel Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago “This is a partnership between the state, a private industry and the local community,” Riley said in an e-mail interview with The Tuscaloosa News. ... |
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June 2nd, 2008
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Stallworth keeps finding more passion - The Huntsville Times - al.com
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Stallworth keeps finding more passion The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 9 hours ago Stallworth sold the federal contracting business two years ago for $69 million to San Diego-based Wireless Facilities. The Tuscaloosa native is now ... |
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June 1st, 2008
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UA hooks top spots in tournament - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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UA hooks top spots in tournament Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 10 hours ago TUSCALOOSA | Foster Bradley felt excitement then relief when he pulled a 4-pound, 9-ounce bass out of Lake Tuscaloosa on Saturday. ... |
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June 1st, 2008
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Win $50 gift certificates for one of Tuscaloosa's Finest Dining Establishments: Evangeline's
