Capital-bound for July 4th Jul 4, 2009
Our old friend Russ Branyan, a native of Warner Robins and graduate of Stratford Academy in Macon, is having a monster year for Seattle at first base. He s got 19 home runs and 40 RBIS. He could play third base for the Mariners easy, by why mess with a good thing there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
States crack down on speeding in construction zones Jun 25, 2009
The Missouri State Highway Patrol uses radar in moving or stationary patrol cars, covert radar in a parked pickup and occasionally airplanes to enforce Missouri construction zone speed limits, said Lt. James Wilt, Troop B, based in Macon, Mo. You dont have to have workers present in a construction zone to get a ticket, he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hawks need a superstar Jun 2, 2009
He s a Winner a great owner my choice in Macon Georgia. Falcons owner Mr. Blank does what it take to be champions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lady Dogs Stay Alive In CWS May 31, 2009
Unseeded Missouri has become the first team eliminated from the Women's College World Series. Kristyn Sandberg hit a two-run home run and Kristin Schnake added a two-run double as Georgia advanced in the double-elimination tournament with a 5-2 win Saturday agai 00000C97 nst the Tigers. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Cavs Stay Alive With Win May 29, 2009
LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. With Cleveland's wondrous season on the line, James had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and Mo Williams, who boldly predicted his team would come back and win this tight-as-can-be series, added 00000C90 24 points in the Cavaliers' 112-102 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Thursday night. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Ponzi Scheme Suspect Asks for Bond Review May 27, 2009
Macon federal officials on Tuesday assigned the alleged Ponzi scheme case to Jack Camp, a federal judge in the Northern District of Georgia ... Court documents say Hutcheson and Pyles left Macon last fall after learning the hedge fund was under investigation. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Infante out — it could’ve been worse May 22, 2009
Macon Braves - Just do this (i)italics(/i) and it ll come out like this if you use greater than/less than symbols ... Macon Braves (RIP), dude you said it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Magic Nip Cavs On Late 3 May 21, 2009
No longer untested, no longer unbeaten. The Cleveland Cavaliers finally met their match in the playoffs. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Missouri Man With Swine Flu Dies; NYC Toddler Not Infected May 20, 2009
UNDATED (AP) -- A Missouri man diagnosed with swine flu after traveling to Mexico has died at a St. Louis-area hospital. An autopsy and further tests will be done to determine if the virus killed him or if another underlying condition caused his death. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Missouri Carries Out First Execution in 4 Years May 20, 2009
(AP) -- Missouri has carried out its first execution in nearly four years, putting a Kansas City man to death for the killing of a good Samaritan businessman. Dennis Skillicorn received an injection shortly before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the prison in Bonne Terre and died about 10 minutes later. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Bring on the Rockies May 19, 2009
It is the Peachtree Braves feed, though I can t get it in HD for some reason where I m at (near Macon, an hour or so south of Atlanta). And as for DirecTV s HD programming, it s great, just about every channel is now available in HD.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Prosecutors Seek Frison for Mom in MySpace Hoax May 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's sentencing day in a Los Angeles federal courtroom for the Missouri mother accused in a November trial of scheming over the Internet to humiliate a neighbor child who later committed suicide. The government wants Lori Drew sent to prison for three years for violating the terms of service of the MySpace social networking site. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
May 1-15, 2009, Obituaries May 16, 2009
He was a former member of Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon; however, upon retiring he returned to his home in Rossville and became a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He was also a former Mason and was a salesman and held various positions with Cagles, Ram Inc, Kroger and Snap-on Tools. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Craigslist Dropping 'Erotic Services' Ads May 14, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- The attorney general of Illinois says Craigslist is getting rid of its "erotic services" ads and will create a new adult category that will be reviewed by employees of the Web site. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office said Wednesday that existing erotic ads on Craigslist will expire in seven days. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
DEATHS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009 (1049) May 13, 2009
He was farm manager for Macon Development, and served in the Army and was a member of Eudora Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Jean Shipman, and sister, Neva Alexandra. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
BOBA: Best ribs May 12, 2009
I think they have another location around Macon too ... Fresh Air in Jackson does not have ribs but Fresh Air in Macon has them ... Pig In a Pit in Macon has really great ribs, so does Satterfields in Macon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cavs Sweep Hawks May 12, 2009
LeBron James didn't come close to matching his performance in Game 3. He did enough to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to another playoff sweep - and get in a few jabs at the Atlanta fans. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Storms Leave Four Dead in Midwest May 9, 2009
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Four people are dead after some powerful thunderstorms pushed through parts of the Midwest today. In southeastern Kansas, winds that reached 120 miles an hour destroyed a Methodist church, a post office and at least one home. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Campbell, Nixon qualify for state May 8, 2009
Michael Campbell, Clark County, 86; Jordan Anderson, Louisiana, 86; Dalton Stow, Macon, 87; Kyler Moore, South Shelby, 87; Josh Calvin, Bowling Green, 89; Ryan Cox, Bowling Green, 90; Ethan Hess, Macon, 90; Zach Nixon, Clark County, 91; William Wallace, Louisiana, 91; Spenser McCutechon, Highland, 92; Daniel Branstetter, Louisiana, 92 ... Macon (372) Stow, 87; Hess, 90; Jesse Halley, 97; Colbie Richardson, 98; Dylan Burris, 110. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
James Leads Cavs Over Hawks May 6, 2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers shook off some rust, and then the Atlanta Hawks. Newly crowned MVP LeBron James scored 34 points and the well-rested Cavs, who waited nine days between playoff games after a first-round sweep, pulled away in the second half for a 99-72 win over the Atlanta Hawks in their Eastern Conference semifinal opener on Tuesday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
At Least 6 Die as Heavy Rain Floods Kansas, Oklahoma Apr 30, 2009
The death toll from storms in Kansas and Oklahoma has risen to six -- and more rain is expected Thursday. Emergency authorities say the bodies of two people were discovered today in a car submerged in a flooded creek in southeast Kansas. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Falcons Continue to Stack Defense Apr 28, 2009
The Atlanta Falcons have ended their weekend run on defensive players by taking Georgia Tech defensive tackle Vance Walker. The Falcons selected defensive players with seven of their eight picks. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Another US Bank Fails Apr 19, 2009
Regulators have shut down American Sterling Bank in Missouri, raising the number of bank failures so far this year to 24. The bank has off 00001842 ices in Missouri, Arizona and California. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Best Sweet Tea Apr 19, 2009
Nu-way cotton ave in Macon, With a great Hot Dog ... I grew up in Atlanta but lived all over the place and now live in Macon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bud the Elephant Shows Off His Musical Talents Apr 17, 2009
KSDK -- Zagat Survey ranks Grant's Farm in Missouri as the seventh best family attraction in the country. It's a place families have been visiting from more than 50 years. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
For Obama, A High-Stakes Church Search Apr 12, 2009
Obama made his first appearance after the victory at an interracial and interdenominational church in Macon, Ga. The move helped him with whites concerned Obama was merely a candidate for black voters and helped him win that state's nominating contest. (CBS News)
G-Day game rosters Apr 11, 2009
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: GEORGIA. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CCR-I receives Distinction in Performance Award Apr 11, 2009
School districts honored were: Adair County R-I, Adair County R-II, Atlanta C-3, Bucklin R-II, Canton R-V, Clark County R-I, Glasgow, Green City R-I, Hannibal 60, Kirksville R-III, Knox County R-I, La Plata R-II, Lewis County C-1, Linn Co. R-I, Luray 33, Macon R-I, Madison C-3, Marceline R-V, Marion County R-II, Meadville R-IV, Monroe City R-I, Newtown-Harris R-III, North Shelby, Northeast Randolph R-IV, Palmyra R-I, Ralls Co. R-II, Revere C-3, Schuyler County R-I, Scotland County R-I and Shelby... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Local man saves life of fisherman (3299) Apr 9, 2009
The 58-year-old Muscatine man returned from a fishing tournament this weekend near Macon, Mo. with a sheet of paper that reads Thanks a lot for saving my life. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hoop Dogs Choose Fox Apr 3, 2009
In a surprise move, Georgia has hired Nevada's Mark Fox to replace Dennis Felton. Georgia will announce the hire at a news conference on Friday morning, a person with knowledge of the hire confirmed on Thursday night. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Legislation seeks roadside memorials for troopers Apr 1, 2009
Black, born April 1, 1912, was a Macon native and a graduate of Auburn University s aeronautical engineering program. According to newspapers from the time, Black s fellow troopers called him the most moral man. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Missouri's Anderson Turns Down Dogs Apr 1, 2009
Mike Anderson has agreed to a new seven-year contract and will remain Missouri's men's basketball coach. The announcement Tuesday night caps a whirlwind couple of days for the school and Anderson, who had been mentioned for coaching vacancies at Georgia and Memphis. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Winter Storm Warning in Effect Mar 29, 2009
A narrow band of heavy snow, accompanied by strong blustery north winds of 20 to 30 mph, will affect a very narrow corridor from near Paola, Kansas to Harrisonville to Carrollton to Macon. Snowfall amounts near 6 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts possible. (Cameron Observer, MO)
UConn knocks off Missouri Mar 29, 2009
Freshman Kemba Walker scored 23 points as Connecticut held off Missouri 82-75 to earn a trip to the Final Four and extend the Big East's dominance of the NCAA tournament. The top-seeded Huskies blew an early 11-point lead but survived against the frenetic third-seeded Tigers, who were denied their first Final Four berth. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
$200 extra fine for 'super-speeders' Mar 26, 2009
I can understand this law in congested areas, but not on I75 south of Locust Grove to Macon, and Warner Robins/Perry to Valdosta. Same thing on I16 from Macon to Savannah, there is nothing out there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fargo Readies For Record Flooding Mar 26, 2009
FARGO, N.D. - People piled sandbags amid snow flurries and subfreezing cold Wednesday along the banks of the Red River hoping to hold back what may become record flooding from snowmelt and heavy rain. Hundreds of volunteers were trying to stop the river on the eastern border of North Dakota from swelling into homes and businesses. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Cavs Snap Hawks Win Streak Mar 22, 2009
Mo Williams scored 24 points, LeBron James added 22 and the surging Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to their eighth straight win, 102-96 over the Atlanta Hawks. The loss snapped Atlanta's seven-game winning streak. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
At least 40 Georgia products in NCAA tournament Mar 19, 2009
Mike Walker, F, Sr., Western Kentucky (Macon). J.C. Ward, F, Fr. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Mar 18, 2009
Last July, Jeff and Bob went to a sale in Macon, Mo. Where they each purchased a young female camel. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Mo. green sales tax holiday next month Mar 18, 2009
Some of the participating municipalities include Arnold, Dardenne Prairie, Fenton, Hazelwood, Kirksville, Macon, Maryville, Pacific, St. Charles, Sunset Hills, Town & Country and Union. The sales tax exemption applies to the first $1,500 on each appliance. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
State appeals court session set April 1 at WWU campus Mar 18, 2009
Prior to taking the bench, he practiced law in Macon for 21 years ... During the last 18 years, the Missouri Western District Appeals Court has held sessions in Chillicothe, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Gallatin, Huntsville, Independence, Jefferson City, Kirksville, Lexington, Liberty, Linneus, Macon, Marshall, Maryville, Nevada, Platte City, Richmond, St. Joseph, Savannah, Trenton, Tuscumbia and Warrensburg. (Fulton Sun, MO)
New Owners of Crossroads Cinema Mar 17, 2009
Big Time Cinema of Grimes, Iowa has purchased the business from Todd Davison of Macon, who also owns Macon Cinema in Macon, Mo. Brothers Robert and Patrick Miller, who are from Bethany, Mo, started Big Time Cinema in 2005. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Cardinals, Panthers, Heels, Huskies earn top seeds Mar 16, 2009
Louisville, Pittsburgh, North Carolina and Connecticut are the top seeds in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Cardinals are the top seed in the entire tournament, as well the Midwest, while Pittsburgh is No. 1 in the East, Carolina in the South and Connecticut in the West. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Onshore Technology to add 100 jobs Mar 10, 2009
Onshore Technology Services, which is located in Macon, Mo ... Onshore has established rural technology centers in Macon, Joplin and Lebanon, Mo. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
'Octomom' Bill Referred for More Study Mar 6, 2009
Dr. Bill Butler, a reproductive endocrinologist from Macon who sits on the state , said the doctor who implanted Suleman with six embryos would have been punished in Georgia. "The octomom would never have gotten away with it here," Butler said. (Law.com)
Richard 'Buck' Krueger Mar 6, 2009
passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at his residence in Macon, Mo. Funeral services were held Feb. 10, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon ... He then moved to Macon in late 1998. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lady Indians fall to Macon Mar 6, 2009
The Macon Tigerettes remained undefeated on the season by defeating the Clark County Lady Indians 64-34 Wednesday in the Missouri Class 3 District 7 semifinal at Schuyler County High School Wednesday. Macon, ranked second in Class 3, was led by Emily Rudkin's 13 points ... Macon, 27-0, plays South Shelby in the district final at 6 p.m. Saturday. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lady Indians defeat Schuyler County Mar 5, 2009
Clark County plays Macon at 6 p.m. today in the semifinal. Macon, the top seed in the district, defeated Brookfield 68-40. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
More stimulus road projects OK'd Mar 5, 2009
Macon 156 Resurfacing $544,000 ... Macon D Resurfacing $89,000. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Washington Court Dockets for First Half of January Mar 3, 2009
Jenna Kimminau, Washington; Jean M. Kleekamp, Washington; Thomas E. Koch, Macon; Ralph/Elsie Kopmann, New Haven; Dixie Lee Kottwitz, Washington; Ryan Del Lawyer/Marie Lesley, Washington; Shane Lutz, St. Louis; James/Dorothy Markin, Union; Ivan/Donna Marshall, Union; Jason L. Martin, Washington; Thomas D./Eva Matthews, Washington; James R. Mayhew, Washington; David W./Marilyn R. McKernan, New Haven; James/Carol A. Meyer, Rosebud; Midwest Aerials Equipment, St. Louis; Christopher A. Mohesky,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
McLean Co. tops rankings in Central Illinois recycling Mar 1, 2009
Tazewell and Macon are around 30 percent. Unlike some northern parts of the state, southern Illinois scores are not as high. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lady Dragons fall to Hornets Feb 21, 2009
The Dragons will next face Maryville, at Maryville, on Tuesday night to finish out the conference schedule, before coming home for senior night against an undefeated Macon team on Thursday, in the season finale. Article Rating. (Cameron Observer, MO)
GOING THE OTHER WAY Feb 19, 2009
Go write for the Macon Braves you loser. AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SIGNING DAY CENTRAL: See who signed where Feb 18, 2009
Nutt kept the Rivals100 prospect from Noxubee County (Macon, Miss. at home despite last-minute efforts by Tennessee and Alabama. (USA Today -- Sports)
List of Stations Switching to Digital Broadcasts Feb 18, 2009
Macon: WMUM-TV (PBS), WGXA (Fox), WMGT-TV (NBC), WPGA-TV (ABC). Savannah: WGSA (CW), WJCL (ABC), WVAN-TV (PBS) (also see South Carolina). (Fox News)
New stimulus web site could fall short Feb 18, 2009
"This sort of effort is unprecedented, in trying to create an online platform for everyone to get information," said Macon Phillips, the White House director of new media. "This URL represents a much larger effort within government.". (AZCentral -- Business)
AP: TV Stations Get Ready to Cut Analog Signal Feb 18, 2009
Sioux City, Iowa; Waco, Texas; Macon, Ga. Scranton, Pa. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
COMPLETE LIST: Stations planning all-digital switch on Feb. 17 Feb 12, 2009
Georgia Albany: WACS-TV (PBS), WABW-TV (PBS) Atlanta: WGTV, WATC, WCIQ (PBS) Columbus: WJSP-TV (PBS), WLTZ (NBC) Greenville-Sparta-Asheville: WNEG-TV (CBS) Jacksonville: WXGA-TV (PBS) Macon: WMUM-TV (PBS), WGXA (Fox), WMGT-TV (NBC), WPGA-TV (ABC) Savannah: WGSA (CW), WJCL (ABC), WVAN-TV (PBS), WJWJ-TV (PBS), WTGS (Fox) Tallahassee-Thomasville: WCTV (CBS). Guam Guam: KUAM-TV (NBC), KTGM (ABC). (USA Today -- Money)
Missouri State High School Rankings Feb 12, 2009
(AP) The Missouri state high school regular-season basketball rankings as compiled by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Records are through Sunday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Feb 11, 2009
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Send us your Tribute Feb 10, 2009
wrote on Feb 9, 2009 11:58 AM:" We ride as far as we want as often as we want, when ever we are invited by the family. The PGR's first and formost rule of thumb is to Honor the fallen hero, his family and his community. You do not have to ride a bike to be a member, or be a Veteran, or of any certain age. There is no dues, no meetings. All we ask is that you show honor to our American heros.Once again my husband and I got up early and into the breaking dawn took off on our bike to stand again... (Cameron Observer, MO)
METRO LIST: December unemployment rates for 369 metro areas Feb 9, 2009
Unemployment up in 98% of metro areas; state-by-state list - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Fighters Mentality Helps Hogs On Signing Day Feb 8, 2009
Deontae Skinner LB 6-1 234 Macon Noxubee County. Darius Slay DB 6-0 175 Brunswick, Ga. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
