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]]> Strapped for cash, teachers creatively stretch their dollars to buy education materials Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:23:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219901 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219923
]]> LIVINGSON | Freshman Brittany Yeager scored 16 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the West Alabama Tigers to a 64-61 win over Talladega College on Saturday in women’s basketball action. The win upped UWA’s mark to 2-0 while the visitors fell to 3-5. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219923 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219931
]]> JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. | Dominated in the first half, the West Alabama Tigers tried to stay in the NCAA Division II football playoffs. West Alabama rallied with 21 points in the third quarter, but Carson-Newman pulled away for a 59-41 victory in Saturday’s second-round game. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219931 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219935
]]> TUSCALOOSA | For a half, the Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs were able to hang with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Unfortunately for UTC, that half was the second half. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219935 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219969
]]> There could hardly be a day more Alabama hunters anticipate with more excitement than the opening day of gun deer season. More Alabama hunters pursue white-tailed deer than any other game species. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:39:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219969 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209933
]]> The Walt Disney Co.’s newest princess doesn’t arrive in movie theaters until next month, but she is already easy to find at Walt Disney World. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209933 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209990
]]> Most Thanksgiving traditions revolve around turkey, pumpkin pie and family, but some diehard fans add Alabama football to the list. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209990 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222003
]]> Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said. (Nov. 22) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:37:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222003 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222002
]]> Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. (Nov. 22) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:37:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222002 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222001
]]> Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time. He announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail, on Sunday morning on NASA's airwaves. (Nov. 22) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:27:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222001 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222000
]]> FAN CAM: Alabama v. UTC Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/video/911222000 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219899
]]> WASHINGTON | Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health-care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:26:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219899 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219921
]]> PENSACOLA, Fla. | The Shelton State women’s basketball team lost both games in the Pensacola Junior College Classic, falling to Northwest Florida 69-55 on Friday and host PJC 95-80 on Saturday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:48:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219921 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219929
]]> TUSCALOOSA | Had Javier Arenas written a pregame script for how he would like the final home game of his career to unfold, he probably couldn’t have come up with anything better than the reality. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219929 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219967
]]> FAYETTE | The Dixie Junior Bassmasters will meet Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Community Center (across from Tiny Tots) to begin their 2010 season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:41:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219967 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209931
]]> But now, even as the global economy takes regular steps toward recovery, investors are wary of more land mines than usual. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209931 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209988
]]> Let's be clear up front: Food banks appreciate every bit and type of food that is donated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209988 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219897
]]> Tuscaloosa | The University of Alabama has been allotted just more than $32 million in federal stimulus money so far, enough money to put the university at 10th place in the state in the amount of stimulus money, according to federal data. Of the $32 million, about Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:28:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219897 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219911
]]> TUSCALOOSA | If Mark Ingram seemed to be in a hurry Saturday, it’s because he didn’t have much time to make his point. The University of Alabama’s Heisman Trophy-candidate running back got only 11 carries, and far less than half a game, to do all the damage he could do against Tennessee-Chattanooga. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:56:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219911 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219919
]]> TUSCALOOSA | North River Christian Academy claimed the championship of its own Charger Tip-Off Classic on Saturday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:49:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219919 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219927
]]> NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Despite 18 points and a career-high 27 rebounds from junior Tierney Jenkins, the University of Alabama women’s basketball team fell 69-67 in overtime Saturday to Belmont College. The Crimson Tide dips to 2-2 on the season, while the Bruins improve to 3-0 overall. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219927 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209929
]]> The strongest American advocates for smoking bans in public venues are the newest Americans, one study said. Immigrants and their children were most likely to approve of smoke-free spaces, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Census’ Current Population Survey from 1995-2002. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209929 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209986
]]> MONTGOMERY | The Alabama Governor's Mansion in Montgomery is going to be open for candlelight tours on three Monday nights in December. First lady Patsy Riley said the mansion will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209986 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219895
]]> TUSCALOOSA | After further review, it appears an error led Shelton State Community College into the national limelight for giving a questionable account of its share of federal stimulus funds. “We know where the numbers came from, and it looks to be an error in reporting somehow,” said Craig Threlkeld, college spokesman. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219895 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219909
]]> TUSCALOOSA | Tennessee-Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman passed for just 36 yards and threw two interceptions Saturday afternoon, but in the postgame interview the sophomore seemed honored to be part of the 45-0 drubbing by the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219909 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219917
]]> MOBILE | Chris Tang scored 19 points and Eric Hall 12 to lead American Christian Academy in a five-point road win at Mobile Christian Academy. The Patriots traield by seveon at the half but out-scored Mobile Christian 21-10 in the third period to take control of the game. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:50:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219917 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219925
]]> KNOXVILLE, Tenn. | The University of Alabama swimming and diving teams finished off a strong showing at the Tennessee Invitational this weekend with several career-best swims, five individual wins and two more facility records. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:46:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219925 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209927
]]> Dan Leavell has joined Tuscaloosa-based Southland Benefit Solutions LLC as regional manager. He will be responsible for marketing and business development throughout the Southeast. Southland Benefit Solutions LLC is a third-party administrator of benefit plans, and also offers dental and vision insurance products in the Alabama and... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209927 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209984
]]> If your group or organization has a cookbook for sale this holiday season, let us know. We'll add it to a list to be published. Contact Betty Slowe at betty.slowe@tuscaloosanews.com or 205-722-0198. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911209984 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219907
]]> TUSCALOOSA | Welcome back, Julio Jones. The University of Alabama’s star wideout, last year’s Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year, continued to signal his return to form Saturday with a three-catch, 65-yard performance that included a touchdown in the Crimson Tide’s 45-0 victory over Tennessee-Chattanooga. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:00 -0500 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/news/911219907