Jail food fails to satisfy some prisoners Sep 21, 2009
seniorlady wrote on Sep 20, 2009 10:19 PM:" Just a note; Read this in the Florence Times, the county jails in Alabama get an allowance of $1.75 per day to feed prisoners. A typical meal consists of 2 pancakes with syrup, sausage and milk for breakfast, peanut butter sandwich, chips and Kool Aid for lunch, white beans, turnip greens, fried squash and cornbread with iced tea for supper. The inmates get 3 meals each weekday and 2 on the weekends and holidays. They also get a lot of beans and all of... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Obituaries for Sept. 17 Edition Sep 18, 2009
Mr. Naughton was born Oct. 25, 1947, in New Florence, the son of Manford Naughton and wife Mary Alice, nee Nichelson ... A memorial gathering for Robert "Tiny" Wilson, 61, Danville, formerly of Warrenton, will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 p.m. at New Florence Community Center, New Florence. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rivals.com 347 Countdown: Nos. 101-150 Sep 16, 2009
Mercer CONFERENCE: Atlantic Sun BEST PLAYER: G QUICK TAKE: Florence and forward Daniel Emerson have a chance to be the most productive scoring duo in the nation this season. BUZZ: Four starters return, including Florence (23. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Motown Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sep 3, 2009
Robinson and the Miracles attended high school together, while Ross and future Supremes Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard grew up in the city's housing projects. Gordy plucked from Detroit's flourishing nightclub scene a group of supremely talented jazz musicians who would become the label's house band, the Funk Brothers. (W-USA News, DC)
JC Shurburtt » Sep 2, 2009
Enrique Florence (Valley, Ala. Valley) At safety, he is expected to be one of the top overall prospects in the Southeast for the 2011 cycle. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Terry Bowden back at home on sideline Aug 29, 2009
And Bowden won't face that crowd until after a seven-hour bus ride from UNA's campus in Florence to Southern Arkansas' in Magnolia, Ark ... Though the North Alabama campus is only a few blocks from Tuscaloosa and Tennessee streets in Florence, there is no comparison to the big-time college football Bowden last coached at Auburn. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tewksbury school bus routes 2009-2010 Aug 28, 2009
FLORENCE AVE & VERNON ST ... FLORENCE AVE & VERNON ST ... FLORENCE AVE & GLENWOOD RD. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Prosecutors say ringleader persuaded others to help kill Fla. couple Aug 24, 2009
Besides the Gonzalezes, also charged are Wayne Coldiron, 41; Donnie Ray Stallworth, 28; Gary Lamont Sumner Jr., 30; Frederick Lee Thornton Jr., 19; and Rakeem Florence, 16 ... Three other suspects were recruited through Sumner s shop: Florence, Stallworth, and Thornton, according to the documents among 700 pages of interviews, crime scene reports, and autopsy information released by State Attorney Bill Eddins. (Boston Globe)
West looking for Classic Aug 23, 2009
The Top Landry Classic is the best high school event in Texas, said Joey Florence, head coach of two-time participant Denton Ryan. It represents all that is great about high school football. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Position Analysis: Defensive Backs Aug 12, 2009
He is looking to share his knowledge with the current players as they look to return to Florence, Alabama this season. Senior Jake McGuckin is the unquestioned leader of the Laker defense this year. (Gvsulakers.com)
Bowden back for another go-round Aug 2, 2009
Terry Bowden hasn't coached in more than a decade, but is now back at the helm of a program - Division II North Alabama in tiny Florence, Ala ... " He interviewed at his alma mater West Virginia, but assistant Bill Stewart wound up getting the job replacing Rich Rodriguez. Then he was broadcasting the Division II national championship game in Florence and somebody slipped him a note asking if he'd be interested in coaching at North Alabama. Thus began the second act of a head coaching career... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Terry Bowden finally back in coaching Aug 1, 2009
Then he was broadcasting the Division II national championship game in Florence and somebody slipped him a note asking if hed be interested in coaching at North Alabama ... Florence, with a population of some 37,000, is closer to the Mississippi and Tennessee borders than to Auburn, though. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ONLY ON FOX: Killer Eric Rudolph on the 'New Gitmo' Jul 23, 2009
Eric Robert Rudolph, who is serving a life sentence for a series of bombings that killed two people and wounded scores of others, exclusively told FOX News in a letter dated June 30 that he doubts the Guantanamo detainees will become his fellow inmates at the Supermax prison in Florence, Colo ... Constructed in 1994 at an estimated cost of $60 million, the Supermax prison, or Administration Maximum (ADX), is one of four facilities located on the 640-acre Florence Federal Correctional Complex in... (Fox News)
Plugging into video technology Jul 21, 2009
Some members, such as those living in Florence, have four-hour roundtrip commutes to the Magic City. The Boy Scouts are testing Moreson s Web conferencing capabilities to allow its distant members to electronically attend meetings to better utilize their time and resources, Cooper said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
So who didnt vote for Tebow? Jul 18, 2009
Bowden told the assembled media in Florence, Ala. where brother Terry is now the head coach at North Alabama, that reports that he offered to resign last October werent exactly accurate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bowden hopeful vacated wins will be returned Jul 17, 2009
College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Accused 'serial' rapist returned to Miss. Jul 17, 2009
Crockett was detained briefly in Florence, Ala. in the middle of the alleged crime spree after being caught around an apartment complex with a stun gun and handcuffs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bowden says leaving Clemson wasn't his choice Jul 17, 2009
Tommy Bowden discusses departure from Clemson - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday July 15, 2009 6:54PM; Updated: Wednesday July 15, 2009 6:54PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Unusual worms alarm some Jul 17, 2009
--- Two worms Gina Myers discovered on her mother's porch Tuesday were unlike any she had ever seen. With bodies that look somewhat like a flattened earthworm and heads like a hammerhead shark, the worms' appearance startled Myers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NCAA must find another way on Bowden case Jul 16, 2009
They had all come to Florence to help Terry, the new head coach at North Alabama, with his fund raising efforts for the football program. Until now, Bobby Bowden has been low key about this whole thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tommy Bowden discusses departure from Clemson Jul 16, 2009
Atlantic Coast Conference. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bowden hopeful Florida State will win appeal Jul 15, 2009
Bobby Bowden still hopeful Florida State Seminoles will win NCAA appeal, keep victories - ESPN. Updated: July 14, 2009, 10:56 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Bowden still hopes to have 14 wins restored Jul 15, 2009
FSU's Bowden: Still hopes to have 14 wins restored - Wire Services - College Football- nbcsports. FSU's Bowden: Still hopes to have 14 wins restored. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bowden hopes to keep wins Jul 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Flash flooding affects parts of Jackson Jul 15, 2009
"It's definitely put a hurt on everybody," said Eric Shows of Ms in Florence. "We haven't cut since probably a month and a half ago.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab? Jul 15, 2009
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab. Thinking Right with Jim Wooten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bowden clan to gather in N. Ala. Jul 14, 2009
Terry, Bobby, Tommy and Jeff will host a variety of functions Tuesday at the University of North Alabama in Florence. That's where Terry is now head coach and Jeff is his associate head coach. (WSJA.com, AL)
Congress's Travel Tab Swells... Spending on Taxpayer-Funded Trips Rises Tenfold...From Italy to the Galpagos... Jul 3, 2009
A spokesman for Ms. Pelosi says that she was working in Italy, meeting with U.S. troops at Aviano Air Base, laying a wreath at the Florence American Cemetery, giving a speech to Italian lawmakers and visiting the Pope, among other things. Homeland Security. (The Drudge Report)
Independence Day Classic ready to begin Jul 2, 2009
Bordentown, N.J. and Alabama teams Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Athens and Huntsville plus locals such as Shelbyville, Gallatin, Cubs and Spring Hill. We have a strong field of teams, so we would like fans across the area to support the tournament, said Post 19 manager Mickey McKeel. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Butler, Paul Jun 30, 2009
five daughters, Sharon Farris and husband Roy of Florence, Ala. Sandra Murphy of Florence; Brenda McKelvey and husband David of Florence; Marilyn Johnson of Millbrook, Ala ... and Rebecca Henry and husband Tim of Florence; three stepchildren: Kevin Fink and wife Kris of Deland; Bradley Fink and wife K. T. of Ft. Knox, Ky. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
This week's foreclosure sales Jun 28, 2009
Chase Home Finance v. Florence Andrea Roberts Reinlie, et al, 2065 King Richards Court, Orange City, single-family residence. US Bank v. Oscar Carnero, et al, 2810 O'Bannion Terrace, Deltona, single-family residence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Red Sox win Twin Lakes Championship Jun 25, 2009
Booneville allowed 12, Pontotoc 21, and Florence, Alabama 29 as all three teams finished 3-1 in tournament play ... Their only loss in the tournament came in the form of a 7-6 loss to Florence, Alabama ... Pontotoc will hit the road this weekend to play in the Florence, Alabama Tournament after participating in the MSU Tournament on Tuesday. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Barry Beckett, at 66; helped create the Muscle Shoals rock-blues sound Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Beckett attended the University of Alabama, where, according to The Times Daily of Florence, Ala. he first heard the music of two of the Swampers, Johnson and Hawkins, who were then playing in a band called the Del-Rays. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries 6/14/09 (342) Jun 16, 2009
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Allen; daughter, Linda Kay Allen; parents, Henry Elvis and Ella Hamlett Allen; brothers, Elmer and Herbert Allen; sisters, Florence Summers, Trula Hatcher and Blondale Anderson. Survivors include godson and family, S. Keith Morrow, Michelle and Briar Morrow of Paragould; sister, Ima Bonds of Alabama. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Obituaries for Monday, June 1, 2009 Jun 1, 2009
Brady was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Florence Maule and Edward and Lillian Konkel; aunt, Anna Rumpel; and nephew, baby Patrick. Brady loved spending time with his family and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Alabama 'TimesDaily' Appoints New Publisher May 28, 2009
America's Oldest Journal Covering the Newspaper Industry. Thursday, May 28, 2009. (MediaWeek.com)
Foreclosures May 24, 2009
Chase Home Finance LLC v. Florence Andrea Roberts Reinlie, et al, 2065 King Richards Court, Orange City, single-family residence. Wells Fargo Bank v. Kevin L. Smith, et al, 1931 E. Chapel Drive, Deltona, single-family residence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Mrs. Pauline Chambers Baker1923-2009 May 22, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Gale Parrott of Alexander City, Ruth Goins of Florence, Clack Bickham (George), of Charleston, WV, Jimmie Jackson of New Site, Betty Bence (Charles), of Calera; sons, James E. Sanders (Linda) of Sylacauga, Jerry Sanders (Sarah) of Alexander City and Mike Sanders (Debbie) of Sylacauga; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Sims of Selma, Darlene Hearn of Alexander City; brothers, Weaver Chambers of Alexander City, Roy Chambers and Ray... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Northern Alabama May 19, 2009
Where to stay: The Limestone House 601 N. Wood Ave., Florence, AL 35630; 256-765-0365; www ... This Georgian Revival-style Bn Florence s historic district ... Marriott Shoals Hotel 800 Cox Creek Parkway South, Florence, AL 35630; 1-800-593-6450. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Visitors to Silver Comet trail more cautious May 18, 2009
Deborah Gaunt, 55, and her husband, Larry, cycled up to the Florence Road trailhead in Powder Springs around midday Friday ... Jill Waters, Haden Waters, 3, (white shirt) and Carter Waters, 3, (red shirt) walk Rico the dog on the Silver Comet Trail near Florence Road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Augusta man shot, killed in Ala. May 13, 2009
was shot multiple times in an apartment, police told the Florence Times Daily. Jermaine Anwar Jefferson, 27, of Florence, is being held in the Lauderdale County Detention Center, charged with murder. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stars emerge at EAC combine May 10, 2009
Perhaps the most physically impressive prospect in attendance was Gaston High School running back. Buice, sporting a mohawk, measured in at a ripped 6-foot-2 3/4, 220 pounds and ran a flat 4. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chilin' with Gary Klein May 8, 2009
"I've been told if you can get enough guys to sign up, you can have a team. There's already a team at the University of North Alabama in Florence, so we would have somebody to compete against close by.". Maybe civil engineering is in Taylor's future, but who knows. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Miss., Tenn. river levels watched May 6, 2009
FLORENCE, ALA. Authorities in north Alabama are watching river levels as the Tennessee River reaches flood stage after weekend storms drenched the area with rainfall ... Florence officials also closed McFarland Park, moving 25 camping units, as water began rising. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Iacobelli trailing May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Sarah Florence Wilks Johnson Apr 29, 2009
She was a native of Harrisville, Ken. and a long time resident of Brewton. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Sarah Florence Wilks Johnson (4) Apr 28, 2009
Sarah Florence Wilks Johnson ... Published: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:53 AM CDT Mrs. Sarah Florence Wilks Johnson, 96, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at a local nursing facility after an extended illness. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Western is No.3 seed at NCAA II West Regional on May 4-6 Apr 28, 2009
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST REGIONAL Robert Trent Jones of the Shoals; Florence Alabama; host University of North Alabama. South Region: 1. (Wwuvikings.com)
CSCC’s Merriweather signs with Lambuth Apr 13, 2009
Merriweather settled on the four-year school in Jackson but was also being recruited by Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville and the University of North Alabama in Florence. We are thrilled to sign Shaun, said Lambuth Head Coach Kevin Burton. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Twelve new members of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic ... Apr 13, 2009
- DAVIDTHOMAS, coaching; Butler High, Florence State; Three-sport athlete at Butler, coached at Lee, Bradshaw, Forrest Hills Middle. - ROLOWEAVER, football; Butler High, Jacksonville State; Three-sport athlete at Butler, versatile football player at Jacksonville State. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
An important return to Alabama ownership Apr 7, 2009
The daily newspaper in Florence was a very important part of my life. In the fall of 1959 and a kid just out of high school, I enrolled at Florence State College and the next day started work at The Florence Times/Tri Cities Daily ... He knew I would need help to pay for college and told me the day I started at Florence State I had a job at the newspaper. (Madison County Record, AL)
Auburn among top cities Apr 2, 2009
Of the six other Alabama cities named on the list, two, Tuscaloosa, ranked 26, and Florence, ranked 63, were home to universities. Anniston, ranked 108, Dothan, ranked 113, Decatur, ranked 130 and Gadsden, ranked 170, were also on the list. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
2008-2009 MSU Baseball Signees Mar 28, 2009
PERSONAL: Born Luke Bradley Bole on March 28, 1991 in Florence, Ala. Son of Beth and Brad Bole of Hartselle, Ala. (GenesPage.com)
Vernon Dewees Crockett Mar 28, 2009
He had been a Colbert County farmer and later became a professional photographer and businessman in Florence, AL. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club, and had been a leader in professional photography associations at state and national levels. In recent years he had lived in retirement on Lake Martin near Alexander City, AL.. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Boobs at Work: Surfing Porn on the Public's Time Mar 21, 2009
Why, just last night, while watching the DVD of Inherit the Wind (it's Darwin's bicentennial birthday week as I write), I was able to simultaskically discover that Fredric March and Florence Eldridge, who play Matthew and Sarah Brady, were married in real life and often performed together in movies and on stage. (Inherit the Wind, by the way, is actually a bombastically bad movie. (Scientific American)
Doing some good (10) Mar 14, 2009
and the University of North Alabama in Florence. The house is being sponsored by 12 area churches. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
France offers Mexico police aid Mar 11, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy and Felipe Calderon discussed the case of Florence Cassez. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged to help Mexico in its battle against organised crime during an official visit to the country. (BBC News -- Europe)
March 1-15, 2009, Obituaries Mar 8, 2009
Upon her retirement, the mayor of LaFayette, Neal Florence, and the City Council proclaimed June 15, 1997 Evelyn Bowman Day, and at her retirement party she was honored with the attendance of students from her first class, and several former teachers ... He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Florence Parker Miller; brother, Daniel Nathan Miller. (Catoosa County News, GA)
• More State/National Stories • Mar 5, 2009
BUFFALO BILLS Agreed to terms with CB Drayton Florence. DALLAS COWBOYS Signed LB Matt Stewart to a one-year contract. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Controversial Newsweek Cover Story Leads 2009 Wilbur Awards Mar 4, 2009
Newspapers, Other Markets -- "Front Lines of Faith," Michelle Rupe Eubanks, TimesDaily, Florence, Alabama. Editorial Cartoons -- John Sherffius, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colorado. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Acid bomb charges dismissed against 4 UNA students Mar 3, 2009
(AP) - Felony charges against four members of the University of North Alabama cross country team accused of detonating an acid bomb near fraternity row have been dismissed. Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly said he made the decision after conferring on Friday with Jim Glasso, head of UNA Public Safety. (WSJA.com, AL)
Last Home Game for SEC Champion Seniors Feb 27, 2009
Boddie from Florence, Bonner from Fairfield, Hobbs from Huntsville and Jackson from Auburn are all from Fortners first Auburn recruiting class along with center , a redshirt junior center on this seasons team. Every few years you get a cluster of them, Fortner says of the in-state talent. (autigers.com)
Brawl erupts in high school basketball game Feb 19, 2009
Valley's Enrique Florence fouled Carver's Roquez Johnson with 6:23 remaining in the fourth quarter. Johnson shoved Florence and both benches emptied. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Are Sunday alcohol sales possible for city? Feb 19, 2009
The other cities that will be eligible to vote on the issue if the bill is passed are Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Anniston, Decatur, Dothan, Florence, Selma, Athens Enterprise, Ozark, Sheffield, Sylacauga and Talladega. Councilman Richard Langford and councilwoman Lottie Wyckoff were not immediately available for comment. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Retrace musical history in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Feb 19, 2009
The man who gave birth to the blues, W.C. Handy, lived in this log cabin in Florence, Ala ... FAME. A tour of the FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) recording studio takes visitors back to a time when a revolution was under way in the music industry ... The W.C. Handy Home in nearby Florence is a simple, two-room log cabin that originally stood several blocks from its current site. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
