Artist says he can help preserve Toomer's Corner Oaks

06/17/11 Marlin Miller has made his tree carving skills known throughout the gulf coast by helping to turn dead or dying trees into sculptures.  Now, he says he is willing to do the same thing for the Toomer's Corner Oaks.

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Friday mailblog

06/17/11 You asked ... Allen in Clemson, S.C., writes: Chad Morris installed a high power offense at Tulsa in one season averaging over 40 ppg. If Clemson can average say 28-30 ppg I think that, coupled with another strong defense, Clemson's season would drastically improve over last years. Is the personel at Clemson capable for 30 ppg? Is a ten (or more) win season a possibility? HD: Clemson certainly ...

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Oakland Raiders: 10 Reasons Why Terrelle Pryor Looks Good in Silver and Black

06/17/11 Everyone wondered why the Oakland Raiders didn't take a quarterback in the 2011 draft a few months ago. The obvious conclusion is that Raider owner Al Davis really believes in Jason Campbell being the next Jim Plunkett. But what about a backup? Bruce Gradkowski appears to be on his way out of Raider Nation. Kyle Boller will probably be back because he knows the offense. I guess that's the backup ...

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Mississippi governor's race: Candidates fight for attention; Phil Bryant holds most cash

06/11/11 With less than 2 months before Mississippi's Aug. 2 party primaries, and another 3 months beyond that to the Nov. 8 general election, Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant is the top fundraiser in the open governor's race. Republican Gov. Haley Barbour is limited to 2 terms and couldn't run again.

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Jumping ahead: Muscle Shoals DT Dee Liner says he'll be part of Auburn's 2013 signing class

06/11/11 AUBURN, Alabama -- A defensive tackle from Muscle Shoals is the first player to commit to be a part of Auburn's signing class of 2013. Getting a jump on recruiting, defensive tackle Dee Liner said Saturday he'll sign with Auburn. He'll be a junior at Muscle Shoals High School this season.

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Hawkins in command at State Am

06/11/11 What started out as a tough Saturday for Hunter Hawkins ended with the former Fort Payne High School standout firmly atop the leaderboard at the 95th Men's State Amateur Championship.

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Travis Blanks Is All Tiger

06/11/11 Travis Blanks, the 6'1", 190 pound DB out of Tallahassee, FL has decided to commit to Clemson. A big and physical back end defender who can play safety, Blanks has told anyone who will listen he wants to and will play corner in college. Apparently Dabo Swinney feels the same way. Blanks pledged to the Tiger program yesterday, ending his recruitment. Florida State, Auburn, LSU, Ohio State ...

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LSU sweeps Vols to keep SEC hopes alive

06/11/11 BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball players Mikie Mahtook and Ben Alsup put exclamation points on their farewell home performances Sunday. The Tigers haven't quite waved goodbye to their postseason chances, however.

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Indiana Pacers: 5 Draft-Day Moves the Pacers Can Make To Get Better

06/04/11 The Pacers are a team on the cusp of competing for a spot among the Eastern Conference elites. The rebuilding process started three years ago with the drafting of Roy Hibbert. A 7'0" center of the future? Check. Two drafts later, the Pacers raised eyebrows by drafting Paul George with the 10th pick in the draft. The decision seems to suggest that starting All-Star Danny Granger's days in Indiana ...

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Opelika's new economic chief ready to go

06/04/11 When Al Cook announced his intention to retire as Opelika's economic development director, the city quickly picked Lori Huguley to fill his shoes. Wednesday was Huguley’s first day in her new role. Here are the basics on the department's new director:

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Experts agree, state's Class of 2012 football prospects runs deep

06/04/11 After driving 60,000 miles and hitting 47 states to scout rising high school football seniors, recruiting analyst Tom Lemming i s sure of one thing.

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Summer-long requirement proposed for wearing of life vests on rivers in unincorporated King County

06/03/11 A heightened risk to public safety has prompted King County Executive Dow Constantine, with the backing of a wide range of public safety and health officials, to call for a summer-long requirement for the wearing of life vests this summer by anyone swimming, floating or boating on major rivers running through unincorporated King County.

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Hammers Set To Host Fayetteville Saturday Night At VBC

06/03/11 The Alabama Hammers will look to close out their 2011 Southern Indoor Football League home slate in style Saturday night when they take on the Fayetteville Force at the Von Braun Center's Propst Arena.

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What's going on: House adopts resolution scolding President Obama for sending US forces to Libya

06/03/11 Also, bus driver involved in Sky Express crash in Virginia charged with manslaughter, and Norwich school employee accused of putting camera in locker room.

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Alabama Football: Could 2011 Be Nick Saban's Last Season as Coach at Alabama?

05/30/11 Can you hear it coming? Before long, November will be here and, in typical fashion, the rumors of Nick Saban leaving Alabama will once again surface. Coach Saban had only been at Alabama one season before the rumors of his departure started. First, it was that he was interested in leaving Alabama for Notre Dame. From there, it progressed. Rumors have linked coach Saban to the Dallas Cowboys ...

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CFT: Sapp upset by snub from Miami coach

05/29/11 Despite the fact that he's yet to coach a game at Miami -- and the fact that his hiring back in December wasn't exactly warmly received by some/many -- Al Golden has slowly begun ingratiating himself with members of Hurricane Nation, particularly the former greats who have come through the school.

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Florida Gators College Football Preview: Ranking All 12 Games in 2011 Schedule

05/29/11 A new beginning and fresh start. That is what Florida Gator football fans are leaning on heading into the 2011 season with a brand new coaching staff and playing style. Considered a team that did not meet its potential in 2010, the Gators enter into a new era of football in Gainesville. Will Muschamp and his staff are bringing a brand of tougher, smash-mouth football and Muschamp's seemingly "no ...

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SCHOOL NEWS: May 29

05/29/11 Published: Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 4:47 p.m. Northridge High School held its Senior Honors Day on May 13. More than $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to its seniors, a new record for Northridge.

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NCAA Championships Results

06/09/10 At University of Oregon's Hayward Field Eugene, Ore. (All race distances in meters) Finals Men Triple Jump 1, Christian Taylor, Florida, 56 feet, 1 inch. 2, Tyron Stewart, Texas A&M, 53-9. 3, Zuheir Sharif, Texas A&M, 53-5 3/4 . 4, Andre Black, Louisville, 53-4 1/4 . 5, Devon Bond, Texas-San Antonio, 53-1 3/4 . 6, Omar Craddock, Florida, 52-11. 7, Zedric Thomas, LSU, 52-10 3/4 . 8, Alphonso ...

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New York Production Listings

10/16/09 The following listings are NOT casting notices but are intended to provide the best general information available on current projects. The New York listings alternate between Broadway theater one week and film and television the next.

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