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    Can’t wash our hands of this  Nov 23, 2009
    Andre Jackson, for the Editorial Board. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Notebook: Tide enjoys record day  Nov 22, 2009
    Tide-bitsWhile working the headset for backup Star Jackson, junior quarter Greg McElroy tried to call a time out prior to one play. "We were in the wrong formation, I think the running back lined up on the wrong side," he said. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Alabama A&M beats Martin Methodist 76-55  Nov 22, 2009
    Desmond Jackson scored 16 points and Bo Amusa added 13 for the Bulldogs (2-1), who saw their three leading scorers all get hot from 3-point range. Cantey went 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, Jackson was 4 for 8 and Amusa connected on both of his attempts. (WSJA.com, AL)

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    "Didn't come out real well out of my hand but he made a play for me," said junior quarterback Greg McElroy, who completed 6 of 11 passes for 80 yards before giving way to reserve Star Jackson. "I'll hit him on the run next time for a touchdown.". (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Did Anyone Get Number Of That Train?  Nov 22, 2009
    Two Roy Upchurch runs got only a couple, and then Jackson was sacked. Tiffins 41-yard field goal made it 38-0 with 11:43 to play. (BamaMag.com)

    Barnes busting loose on boards  Nov 21, 2009
    Barnes' improved play has been necessary because senior center Albert Jackson has been slowed by a broken hand ... UAB comes off of an 87-62 road win against Jacksonville State on Tuesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    SFA To Host Jackson State  Nov 21, 2009
    Jackson State at Stephen F. Austin Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 7:00 p.m. (CST) William R. Johnson Coliseum (7,200) Nacogdoches, Texas Radio: None Television: None Online: SFA All-Access ... HOME STAND: The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack basketball team will start a three-game home stand Saturday, when the 'Jacks take on Jackson State ... THE TIGERS: Jackson State is 0-2 on the year with losses at Memphis and Alabama. (Sfajacks.com)

    Suspect dies after jewelry store heist  Nov 21, 2009
    Police say paramedics transported the man to Jackson Hospital where he was pronounced dead. In the meantime, they continue to look for the second suspect who got away. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Artur Davis comes under fire for vote  Nov 21, 2009
    Birmingham, AL (WSFA) - Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis faced criticism from the Reverend Jesse Jackson for his vote against the health care reform. Reverend Jackson told a Washington paper, "You [Artur Davis] can't vote against health care and call yourself a black man." The comment was made during a Congressional Black Caucus event on Wednesday ... A spokesperson for the group "Community First Birmingham" said, "Unless something changes, the group will not support him... (WSJA.com, AL)

    Alabama Hosts Undefeated Friars  Nov 21, 2009
    After losing to Cornell in its opener last week, Bama is coming off an 86-69 Tuesday win over Jackson State. Freshman led the way for Alabama with 23 points. (BamaMag.com)

    School H1N1 clinics set to begin  Nov 20, 2009
    The counties of residence and numbers of influenza-associated deaths are as follows: Baldwin, 1; Bullock, 2; Calhoun, 1; Cherokee, 1; Colbert, 1; Dale, 000006E8 1; Elmore, 1; Escambia, 1; Houston/Pike, 1; Jackson, 2; Jefferson, 4; Lee, 1; Macon, 1; Madison, 1; Mobile, 2; Montgomery, 3; Morgan, 1; Russell, 1; Shelby, 2; and Talladega, 3; and Walker, 1. For more information about H1N1 influenza, visit or call Alabama s toll-free flu hotline at 1-877-377-7285 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through... (WSJA.com, AL)

    Paul Zeise's Pitt football chat transcript (Yesterday)  Nov 20, 2009
    That would be interesting - I think Charlotte and Jacksonville might be more in play but it would depend on how things fall 11-1 ... One corner I would assume would be Ricky Gary and the other, well, let's see - Atwuan Reed, Buddy Jackson. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    New Era trimming manufacturing plants  Nov 20, 2009
    As part of the consolidation, the facility in Jackson, Ala. will be closed in the 2010 first quarter, idling 322 workers, some who are currently on layoff. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs Second Round  Nov 20, 2009
    Flowery Branch Grady Gainesville Dunwoody Liberty Co. Jackson Peach Co. Washington Co. St. Pius North Hall. Class AA Appling Co. Cook Buford Jefferson Calhoun North Oconee Charlton Co. Brooks Co. Fitzgerald Swainsboro Jefferson Co. Thomasville Lovett East Jackson WestminsterCallaway ... I cannot wait for the AJC and the rest of Georgia Football see that Jackson is going to send Liberty County home with teary eyes and their tails between their legs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    High-tech fire training (3)  Nov 19, 2009
    Ronnie Jackson, who is the Fire Chief of Poarch Creek Indian Fire Station No. 2, said this is a good way to train firefighters. "This is a good thing throughout the county," Jackson said. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    Newcomers Key Basketball Win  Nov 19, 2009
    The Alabama mens basketball team got its first win under new Coach Anthony Grant Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum, and the Crimson Tide relied primarily on new players for the win over Jackson State. improved to 1-1 as freshman and junior college transfer Charvez Davis came off the bench to spark the Crimson Tide to an 86-69 win over the Jackson State Tigers ... The Jackson State back-ups scored only 28 points. (BamaMag.com)

    Mitchell leads Alabama past Jackson State 86-69  Nov 18, 2009
    (AP) - Freshman Tony Mitchell scored 23 points to lead four Alabama players in double figures as the Crimson Tide gave first-year coach Anthony Grant his first victory, 86-69 over Jackson State on Tuesday night ... Garrison Johnson scored 29 points for Jackson State (0-2) ... Jackson State cut the lead to 37-35 on a Johnson 3-pointer with 1:34 remaining in the half. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Dominant 2nd half sparks USC past GSU  Nov 18, 2009
    Once again, freshman Lakeem Jackson was in the starting lineup, and scored his first career points as a Gamecock on two free throws, giving USC an early 2-1 advantage. The Gamecocks were held in check by a physical defense in the opening five minutes, as they scored just 5 points, coming on the two Jackson free throws and a three pointer from Dominique Archie ... Coach Horn noted the spark that true freshmen Lakeem Jackson and Ramon Galloway provided for the Gamecocks. (GamecockInsider.com)

    Maurice Kemp scores 19 points in Alabama A&M's 86-81 victory over Oakwood  Nov 17, 2009
    With the Bulldogs (1-1) ahead 82-81, Desmond Jackson scored on a tip-in with 12 seconds to play and Casey Cantey sealed the win two free throws with 5 seconds left. Alabama A80-70 with 3 minutes left in the game, but the Ambassadors (5-3) scored 10 straight to tie the game on a basket by Landon Bertram with 55 seconds remaining. (FOX61, CT)

    NJ man who played Santa imprisoned for sex tourism  Nov 17, 2009
    Two Alabama men who accompanied Corliss, Mitchell Jackson and Burgess Lee Burgess, have already pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. Corliss could have received a maximum prison sentence of more than 27 years under federal sentencing guidelines, but the government requested about 19 1/2 years because Corliss' cooperation aided in the cases against Wrenshall, Jackson and Burgess. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Monday's Scores  Nov 17, 2009
    Jackson Olin 72, McAdory 53 ... Jackson Olin 33, McAdory 24. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Braves could add to roster by Friday  Nov 17, 2009
    Derek Lowe for Connor Jackson ... Theres a guy on ESPN blog saying the same thing about Jackson-Lowe swap weird ... To be honest, there are quite a few warm bodies out there that could be helpful: Cruz, Rivera, CJackson, Willinghan, CRoss, Swisher, Hart, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    From Haiti, with Rainn: Day 4  Nov 17, 2009
    Now comes our time with Planting Peace and its fascinating founder, Aaron Jackson. We get picked up in their enormous ambulance, which was a donation from a church somewhere in Alabama and was driven to Miami and then shipped to Haiti. (USA Today -- Life)

    Five to Remember: Chiefs vs. Raiders  Nov 16, 2009
    DE - Hes tied for the Chiefs lead in sacks while first-round pick Tyson Jackson hasnt come close to the quarterback this year. In obvious passing situations, Jackson is on the bench. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)

    S.C. State getting ready for playoffs  Nov 16, 2009
    The truth is, only a select few HBCU teams (Florida A&M, S.C. State, Jackson State, Grambling) can bring a noticeable following and national name recognition to a Heritage Bowl to make it work. Even this year s MEAC/SWAC Challenge between South Carolina State and Grambling, two teams with loyal fans, and the backing of ESPN, barely filled half the seats inside the Citrus Bowl. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Kia plant to provide economic boost for Alabama  Nov 16, 2009
    "It's really like one big family within one short distance of here, where everybody has a piece of that vehicle," said Randy Jackson, the plant's human resources manager. The Alabama Development office expects more than a fifth of the plants workforce will come from Alabama. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Junior running back runs into the playoffs  Nov 16, 2009
    Together UMS-Wright, Jackson and Thomasville have a 29-4 record ... Jackson (10-1) met UMS-Wright on the road and lost to them 51-24 in week six ... Meanwhile, Thomasville (10-1) was still undefeated in week nine of the regular season when they traveled to face Jackson and lost that decision 39-20. (InsideTheVille.com)

    Rice holds off South Alabama 71-69  Nov 15, 2009
    HOUSTON (AP) - Tamir Jackson scored 18 points - 1 of 4 Rice starters in double figures - and the Owls edged South Alabama 71-69 Saturday night in the Rice Basketball Challenge. Connor Frizzelle had 17 points, Lawrence Ghoram finished with 14 and Lucas Kuipers added 11 for Rice (2-0). (WSJA.com, AL)

    Gamecock Hoopsters Dominate Season Opener  Nov 15, 2009
    The highly recruited Jackson was scoreless in his official debut, missing all six shots he attempted, but he did contribute three assists, two blocks and a steal ... Speaking of Jackson and Galloway, Horn said, Obviously (Jackson) didnt make shots, and I think Ramon was a little that way too. (GamecockInsider.com)

    Downey scores 23 as Gamecocks coast to win  Nov 14, 2009
    Lakeem Jackson missed all six of his shots and Ramon Galloway shot 1-for-6 from the field, finishing with four points and six rebounds ... Amusa 3-7 4-9 10, Young 1-6 0-0 2, Cantey 5-6 1-8 12, Lee 0-2 0-0 0, Hilton 6-15 0-0 13, Adams 0-1 0-0 0, Hester 3-7 0-0 6, Deshields 0-2 1-6 1, Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, Porter 0-1 2-2 2, Kemp 0-1 0-0 0, Andrews 0-0 0-0 0, Inman 2-6 0-0 4 ... Archie 4-7 6-8 15, Holmes 6-10 2-3 14, Jackson 0-6 0-0 0, Muldrow 4-5 4-4 13, Downey 7-9 5-6 23, Spinella 0-1 0-0 0,... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Shane's Words: Coming home  Nov 14, 2009
    The D-line registered three sacks, one each by Casey, Malik Jackson and Derek Simmons. The line played respectably without their standout defensive end Everson Griffen. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Just how good can the Gamecocks be?  Nov 13, 2009
    Freshman Lakeem Jackson filled in during last week's exhibition game, but don't look too much into that yet. Senior Brandis Raley-Ross earned nearly as much playing time last week as Jackson despite coming off the bench ... Jackson, a burly 6-foot-5, is not the shooter that Fredrick was and is listed as a forward. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Colts’ Powers not testy over likely test  Nov 12, 2009
    Last Friday, the Colts placed safety Bob Sanders (biceps), cornerback Marlin Jackson (knee), and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler (biceps) on injured reserve. To complicate matters, cornerback Kelvin Hayden (knee) will be out 3-4 weeks. (Boston Globe)

    Drake at Touch  Nov 12, 2009
    Credit:Darnell Jackson. Jackson State fans kept the fun going after the Tigers' 19-7 homecoming victory Saturday, Nov. 7 over Alabama State. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Water cases send dollars flowing to lawyers  Nov 11, 2009
    People who previously didn t need legal help are going to need legal help, said Bruce Jackson, a partner at Atlanta-based Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and co-leader of the firm s newly formed Water Resources Practice Team ... Jackson said the statewide water management plan adopted by the General Assembly in January 2008 was an early indication that water lawyers in Georgia were about to become busy. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    AHSAA releases new reclassification  Nov 10, 2009
    For W.S. Neal in football, the Eagles join B.C. Rain, Escambia County, Jackson, Monroe County, Saraland (new school), Thomasville, and UMS-Wright. In basketball, W.S. Neal has Hillcrest, Jackson, Monroe County, and Thomasville ... You still have the top three teams from this year in UMS, Thomasville, and Jackson, Jordan said. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    Tigers break into AP Top 25; fans begin to believe  Nov 9, 2009
    Richard Jackson missed both of his field goal attempts (26 and 38 yards) and two extra points. Swinney replaced Jackson will Spencer Benton in the fourth quarter. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Staying Perfect  Nov 9, 2009
    Facing third-and-25, Lee found R.J. Jackson across the middle for a 20-yard gain ... Lee found Jackson on a similar play, but the pickup was negated by a false start before the snap. (TigerRag.com)

    TIDE CLINCHES WEST!  Nov 8, 2009
    On LSUs next possession, star tailback broke into the Alabama secondary and raced to the Bama 15-yard line, where he was tackled by cornerbacks Arenas and Kareen Jackson. Scott appeared to injure a shoulder and, along with Jefferson, was lost for the remainder of the game. (BamaMag.com)

    Jackson State beats Alabama State 19-7  Nov 8, 2009
    (AP) - Bloi-Dei Dorzon rushed for a touchdown and had a 49-yard run to set up another score in Jackson State's 19-7 win over Alabama State on Saturday ... After a 46-yard field goal by Eric Perri, Jackson State's Ryan Rich blocked a punt to give the Tigers the ball at the Hornets' 2-yard line ... Dedric McDonald gave Jackson State a 16-0 advantage on a 1-yard run with 1:31 left in the first quarter after Dorzon's big run. (WSJA.com, AL)

    ECHS dropping to 4A in 2010  Nov 7, 2009
    "Competition wise the region we are in is still competitive with three teams, Thomasville, UMS-Wright and Jackson that could represent the southern part of the state in the Super Six this year.". For more on this story, see Saturday's Atmore Advance. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    Guide: Alabama High School Playoffs  Nov 7, 2009
    Jacksonville (at Midfield) (6-5, 305) Offensive Lineman Offers: UAB ... Oneonta (at Fayette County) (6-5, 235) Defensive End Committed to: State (6-3, 190) Wide Receiver Offers: Jacksonville State, Middle Tennessee, , , UAB ... Junior (5-11, 185) Athlete, Sulligent at Tanner Tank Hollingworth, Eighth Grade (5-8, 175) Running Back, Berry , Junior (6-4, 175) Quarterback, Calera , Junior (5-11, 185) Running Back, Linden , Junior (6-1, 310) Nose Tackle, Piedmont , Junior (5-9, 185) Running Back, UMS... (autigers.com)

    No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line   Nov 7, 2009
    Freshman forward Tom Jackson, who joined the team six games into the season, has been a nice offensive compliment to Dawes. Jackson is second on the team with four goals and nine points in the 10 games he has played. (Uabsports.com)

    Two US child sex tourists jailed for six years  Nov 7, 2009
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    Daily TV and radio guide  Nov 7, 2009
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    28 sheriffs to support Sparks for gov  Nov 6, 2009
    Dennis Miller, Jackson County Terry Perkins, Lamar County. Ronnie Willis, Lauderdale County Mike Blakely, Limestone County. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Virginia Tech Running Back Ryan Wil...  Nov 6, 2009
    Williams Starred at Stonewall Jackson High School. Williams was a four-year starter at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Va. (Suite101.com)

    Volunteer firefighters mourn loss of one of their own  Nov 5, 2009
    Fellow firefighters remember Sergeant Doug Jackson as he's laid to rest ... Sargeant Doug Jackson was one of those guys--giving extra hours to fight fires--with no pay ... Sargeant Jackson was Suttle's uncle and the reason he's here. (WSJA.com, AL)

    AHSAA football playoff first round pairings  Nov 5, 2009
    Ashford (6-4) at Jackson (9-1) ... Jacksonville (7-3) at Midfield (9-1) ... North Jackson (7-3) at Brooks (8-2), Killen. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    An NAACP Chapter of a Different Hue  Nov 4, 2009
    Joseph "JJ" Jackson -- the chapter's vice president, who is black -- was locked up in May 1995 and knows Flynn well ... Flynn and Jackson take their work seriously ... "Do you think you can help the red man get his headband like you helped the Muslim get his kufi?" he asks Jealous, who tells him to talk to Flynn and Jackson. (CBS News -- US)

    Kia Motors to take more job applications  Nov 4, 2009
    Randy Jackson, a Kia Motors Georgia vice president, says the pool of potential applicants is much bigger than when applications were first accepted. Jackson says Kia will allow those who applied earlier to refresh their applications. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Disclosure as liberal coercian  Nov 1, 2009
    Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)

    Stars of Alabama 3A  Oct 31, 2009
    Jackson scored on both a 33-yard run and a 37-yard reception. T.R. Miller is the second seed in Region 1 behind Straughn. (CollegeInsiders.com)

    Group Meets To Counter Pirate Attacks  Oct 31, 2009
    Some of the members of IMSN gathered in Jacksonville Tuesday to highlight a new defense system that they tested last week on a trip from Jacksonville to San Juan, Puerto Rico ... Jacksonville police are looking for a man who took a woman's purse at gunpoint inside a hospital parking garage ... Michael Jackson dies in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 50. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Decatur police solve 15-year-old rape case  Oct 30, 2009
    The DNA matched Kenneth Jackson, a convicted criminal. The Decatur Daily reports Thursday that Jackson is currently serving a life sentence in Alabama for three rape convictions in the early 1990s. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Opinion: More black characters for Halloween  Oct 30, 2009
    King of PopLast but not least and regardless of race, the costume accessories running off shelves are those of the late pop icon Michael Jackson. It is reported that Michael Jackson will be the most ubiquitous costume this year ... Robert Pinzon of Abracadabra Super Store, a popular costume store in New York, confirms that anything associated with Michael Jackson has been selling fast. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Evangelists Target Unreligious New England  Oct 29, 2009
    Around the World, Fans Dressed Up and Came Out for the Opening Night of the Michael Jackson Documentary "This Is It" ... Michael Jackson Documentary Gets Star-Studded Premiere. (CBS News -- US)

    Tickets On Sale Friday for Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival  Oct 28, 2009
    Past performers have included Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean and a slate of other top artists. For more information, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Tebow's SEC legacy  Oct 27, 2009
    AJC File Florida quarterback Tim Tebow ran for 39 yards and three touchdowns last season in Jacksonville ... However, "the combination of size, speed and intelligence and toughness and competitiveness and leadership and all of the qualities, when you put them together, I've never seen anybody better," said Dye, who coached one Heisman Trophy winner, Bo Jackson, and against two others in the SEC, including Georgia's Herschel Walker ... That tenure covered, among others, Cannon, Joe Namath, Pat... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Rev. Jesse Jackson in Macon Co.  Oct 26, 2009
    Jesse Jackson in Macon Co. ... TUSKEGEE, AL (WSFA) - Tuskegee University hosted a forum with the Rev. Jesse Jackson today ... Rev. Jackson also met with ministers to discuss his plans to open a branch of his Rainbow Push Coalition in Alabama. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar  Oct 26, 2009
    Blood Drive - 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Spartan Center, Athens Academy, 1281 Spartan Lane; (706) 433-1803; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jackson County High School, 1668 Winder Highway, Jefferson; (706) 367-5003. Music, Art and Drama - 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 West, Danielsville; creative free-for-all; age-appropriate activities for toddlers through kindergarten ages at 11:30 a.m.; children and tweens can act, paint, and explore talents in a supportive environment at 1 p.m.;... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Black and white  Oct 26, 2009
    " Griffin's grim adventures as a black man in a white man's world are worth reading. They remain a set text for many American high school children. The work raises all sorts of interesting questions, not just about life in the states of the old confederacy nearly 100 years after the American Civil War, but also about race and identity. After all, if Griffin could fool white people to the extent that they were prepared to mistreat him, then it is fair to conclude that the colour of our skin does... (BBC News -- Americas)

    AAAAA playoff draw: Brutal for some  Oct 26, 2009
    6:29 pm October 25, 2009, by Todd Holcomb. My pal Chip Saye sent me a mock draw for the Class AAAAA playoffs today, and it s pretty interesting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Foreclosures  Oct 25, 2009
    Lorraine Jackson v. Erik Paul Bishop, et al, 918 Edna St., Daytona Beach, single-family residence ... Wells Fargo Bank v. Joseph A. Jackson Jr., et al, 3394 Lodge Court, Deltona, single-family residence ... Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Tyrone Jackson, et al, 100 Hidden Hills Drive, Ormond Beach, single-family residence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Mathews, Jackson Named Midseason All-...  Oct 24, 2009
    Mathews, Jackson Named Midseason All-Americans ... Junior Andrew Jackson has been a dominating player for the Dogs this season ... Jackson, a second-team All-WAC pick in 2008, was a consensus preseason All-WAC selection entering his junior season. (Gobulldogs.com)

    Alien Halloween costume spooks immigrants  Oct 21, 2009
    From beloved newsmakers like Michael Jackson to stunt masters like Levi Johnston, a look at some of the more tasteless getups for 2009. Target has said it sold the costume online only and that it was posted by accident because it did not meet the company's standards. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Razorback All Over  Oct 21, 2009
    In his weekly recruiting column, Dudley E. Dawson chats with Alabama prep defensive tackle and Arkansas commit Jeremiah Jackson ... I was already very proud to be a Arkansas commitment and I certainly am even prouder after these last two weeks, Jackson said ... Jackson was supposed to be on hand for the Arkansas-Auburn game, but the move to an 11 a.m. start kept that from happening. (HawgsIllustrated.com)

    Execution on schedule tonight  Oct 20, 2009
    Condemned killer Mark McClain has declined to order a specially prepared meal before his scheduled execution Tuesday night in Jackson ... Death penalty opponents have scheduled vigils Tuesday across the state, including Jackson and Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Ole Miss homecoming  Oct 20, 2009
    Meanwhile, the Rebels got back on track with a commanding 48-13 victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers. Metromix's camera hit the Grove pre-game and also checked out some of the homecoming festivities. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Financial Armageddon in Alabama Proving Parable for Local U.S. Governments  Oct 19, 2009
    I think they need to clean the whole thing out and just start over, says Kim Jackson, a county elementary-school teacher from the town of Hoover. Sitting on a bench in downtown , a scene of civil-rights struggles in the 1960s, Andrew Lewis, a part- time laborer who sometimes leads informal park tours, calls the situation a disgrace. (Bloomberg)

    Execution set for Tues. night  Oct 18, 2009
    McClain's death by lethal injection is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    BREAKING NEWS: Escambia County man dies of H1N1 influenza  Oct 17, 2009
    Previous deaths of persons positive for H1N1 influenza have occurred during 2009 to residents of Bullock, Calhoun, Cherokee, Dale, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Macon, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Russell and Talladega counties. Health officials are in the process of ordering and receiving the H1N1 vaccine. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    LarsAndersonViewpoint Ryan Williams is living up to what Va. Tech saw in a 15-year-old.  Oct 14, 2009
    Williams ran for more than 3,000 yards at Stonewall Jackson High, where he was a four-year starter. After his freshman season his coach, Loren Johnson, a former Tech cornerback, sent video of Williams to Hokies running backs coach Billy Hite. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

    New details in Walgreens knife hold-up  Oct 14, 2009
    At some point he swallowed an undetermined amount of pills, and police had to take him to Jackson Hospital. He was listed in critical but stable condition. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Date is set for McClain to die  Oct 14, 2009
    Following an order from Chief Judge J. Carlisle Overstreet, which set the window for execution for next week, the Georgia Department of Corrections set the execution time for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the state prison in Jackson. Mr. McClain, 42, was sentenced to die for murdering 28-year-old Kevin Brown during a robbery of a Domino's Pizza store Nov. 20, 1994. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Flooding temporarily closes Atlanta Highwa...  Oct 13, 2009
    The weather service also issued a flood warning for Jackson, Clarke and Oconee counties because the Middle Oconee River near Arcade and the Oconee River near Penfield were flooding. Deep moisture combined with a wedge of cooler air southeast of the Appalachian Mountains continues to produce heavy rain across North Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Stars celebrate Lowery  Oct 12, 2009
    Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Keith David, Charles S. Dutton, Boris Kodjoe, Steve Harris, Mykelti Williamson, Victoria Rowell and Cassi Davis were among the celebrities on hand to salute him ... Lowery, joked with Samuel L. Jackson, handed out flowers and even danced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Oklahoma vs. Texas Football 2009  Oct 12, 2009
    Brian Jackson, meanwhile, leads Oklahoma with three interceptions and fellow defensive back Keenan Clayton has two. But it all starts up front, where the Sooners feature All-American tackle Gerald McCoy (7. (Suite101.com)

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    " Ole Miss finally got on the scoreboard in the third quarter, cutting Alabama's lead to 16-3. The Rebels appeared poised to get back in the game, stopping the Tide and forcing a P.J. Fitzgerald punt. However, McCluster fumbled at the tail end of a nine-yard return and Alabama recovered on the Rebels' 40. Nine plays later, Tiffin punched in a 21-yard field goal to push the Tide's lead back to 19-3. Ole Miss drove to the Alabama 15, but Snead's first-down pass intended for Brandon Bolden was... (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Prospects on Parade in N. Clayton-Griffin game  Oct 10, 2009
    There will be a bunch of Division 1 talent on both sides of the ball but Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS), which is broadcasting the game live at 7:30 p.m., will surely focus on one matchup in particular North Clayton s Clarence Jackson vs. Griffin s Xzavier Dixon. Jackson is a longtime Ole Miss commitment who has been making a case as one of the best running backs in Atlanta and is way above average as a linebacker ... There are some who say that Jackson, who has 956 yards rushing and 14 TDs his... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Big game triggers a frenzy for tickets  Oct 10, 2009
    They spent part of a rainy Friday afternoon buying Ole Miss gear at busy Rebel Rags on Jackson Avenue, where store owner Terry Warren was happily watching long lines at his cash registers ... Ole Miss Rebel fans stand in line to purchase merchandise on Friday at Rebel Rags on Jackson Avenue in Oxford. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Jackson Readying For Another Test  Oct 9, 2009
    Date: Oct 8, 2009 Alabama practiced on its indoor practice field Wednesday because of wet fields and was in the indoor facility again Thursday, which is normal. Thursdays is when the Tide presumably does the secret stuff and doesnt want any prying eyes. (BamaMag.com)

    Pilgrim's Pride chicken plant shutting down in Athens  Oct 9, 2009
    Ninety-two people lost their jobs Nov. 3 when the Louisiana-Pacific Corp. slashed operations at its Athens strand board plant on U.S. Highway 441 just north of the Jackson County line. The Hagemeyer distribution center in Winder laid off about 60 employees when the trucking hub and warehouse closed early this year. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Stars to shine for Lowery's 88th birthday celebration  Oct 8, 2009
    Now, on Sunday, a host of celebrities from Aretha Franklin to Samuel L. Jackson will fly to Atlanta to wish him a happy birthday ... Along with Jackson, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Alfre Woodard will host the event ... Throughout the show, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Nicole Ari Parker, Steve Harris, Boris Kodjoe, Victoria Rowell and Keith David will present. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Jackson Hospital reaches robotic milestone  Oct 7, 2009
    MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Jackson Hospital has reached a milestone in healthcare ... "Not only are we excited about reaching this milestone, we are also celebrating new achievements as the first trachelectomy using our robotic system was performed," said Don Henderson, CEO and president of Jackson Hospital ... Christopher R. Duggar, MD, of Central Alabama OB-Gyn Associates and chief of staff at Jackson Hospital, performed the 100th procedure, which entailed removal of the cervix. (WSJA.com, AL)

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