Pacelli advances to second round
Published on: 05/10/08 Staff WriterLosing the coin toss might have been the best thing that happened for Pacelli on Saturday afternoon.
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Man robbed of boots in downtown attack
Published on: 05/10/08By SARA PAUFF spauff@ledger-enquirer.com
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All are winners at Special Olympics
Published on: 05/10/08 mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com
Mike Haskey
Hundreds of young athletes ran, jumped, threw tennis balls and received recognition for their efforts Friday afternoon at Kinnett Stadium during the Special Olympics.
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Columbus State falls to Francis Marion
Published on: 05/09/08AIKEN, S.C. — A day after scoring 16 runs, the Columbus State Cougars were held to two in a 4-2 loss to Francis Marion on Friday in the second round of the Peach Belt Conference tournament.
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Letter carriers food drive Saturday
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe letter carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive is Saturday.
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Stroke screenings Saturday
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Columbus Regional Brain and Spine Center will host Stroke Awareness Day Saturday at the Medical Center.
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Georgia's wheat production is up
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comA survey of Georgia wheat producers by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistics Serivce indicates that 2008 production will total 18.9 bushels, more than double 2007's output of 9.20 million bushels.
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Florence Marina ready for Memorial Day
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThere will be plenty to do at Florence Marina State Park on Memorial Day weekend May 24-26.
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Columbus man charged with assault, armed robbery
Published on: 05/09/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.comColumbus police have arrested one man and are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred last month.
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Key Elementary remembers students who drowned
Published on: 05/09/08 mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com
Mike Haskey
Key Elementary School dedicated its annual Field Day Friday to two of its students who drowned May 3 in the Chattahoochee River and planted two trees in their honor.
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Stock Watch: Carmike up, Aflac, Synovus and TSYS down
Published on: 05/09/08 ahernandez@ledger-enquirer.comHere are the closing stock prices Friday on four major publicly traded companies headquartered in Columbus:
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Columbus, Shaw, Brookstone sweep
Mike Haskey
Pacelli splits
Published on: 05/09/08 Staff WritersColumbus and Shaw swept their Class AAA state baseball first-round series.
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Dry cleaners burglarized
Published on: 05/09/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.comA dry cleaners in Columbus was burglarized early Friday morning.
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The Church of Columbus has three events Sunday
Published on: 05/09/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comThe Church Of Columbus, 2001 Double Churches Road, has a Ladies Ministry Prayer Breakfast 8-11 a.m. Sunday. The theme is "Women Where Art Thou?" Includes speakers and food. Cost is $10. Then at 10 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. Jason Mitchum will speak for the Pentecost Explosion service. Rachel Cole will speak for the Mother's Day observance at 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 706-571-0919 for more information.
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Elementary teachers taking Orff training
Published on: 05/09/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.com
The fellowship hall of Bethlehem Lutheran Church (MS) was turned into a concert hall of sorts Friday, as 23 Muscogee County elementary school teachers took part in "Orff Schulwerk Level I" training. The 60-hour continuing education course began April 30 and ends Saturday.
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Brookstone girls win tennis championship
Published on: 05/09/08 Staff Writer
Robin Trimarchi / rtrimarchi@ledger-enquirer.com
JONESBORO, Ga. — So often this season, Brookstone's Elizabeth McClung had made quick work of her opponent.
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Registe search a false alarm
Published on: 05/09/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.com
Columbus police said the notification that murder suspect Micheal Jason Registe was in the area was a false alarm.
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Tina Turner schedules Atlanta stop on Nov. 9
Published on: 05/09/08 sokamoto@ledger-enquirer.comEight-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Tina Turner will bring her long-awaited 17-city North American tour to Atlanta's Philips Arena on Nov. 9.
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Police looking for Registe in area
Published on: 05/09/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.comThe Columbus police department is looking for Micheal Jason Registe, the man accused of fatally shooting two local athletes last June.
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Chamber hosts Commission candidates forum Wednesday
Published on: 05/09/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comThe Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold a candidate forum for Russell County Commission candidates at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday May 14, 2008 at the Central Activity Center, 1500 14th St. in Phenix City. The forum will be the program for the chamber’s monthly Biscuits and Business breakfast meeting. The forum moderator will be Dallas Cox, A-Com Telephone Company.
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Fire chief reprimanded for mishandling case
Published on: 05/09/08 chwilliams@ledger-enquirer.com
After more than five months of investigation into the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Mayor Jim Wetherington has decided to issue a written reprimand to Chief Jeff Meyer. Wetherington called for the investigation in mid-December after it was reported by the Ledger-Enquirer that an on-duty firefighter Zachary Allen, the son of Councilor Gary Allen, tested positive for cocaine in a post-accident drug test. Allen resigned the day after the November 2006 wreck.
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$3.64 per gallon: Another record high for gas in Columbus
Published on: 05/09/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comThe price of gasoline rose today in Columbus to another record high.
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Pre-Mother's Day explosion in Box Springs
Published on: 05/09/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comA Pre-Mother's Day explosion will be at Welcome Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Saturday. The church is located on U.S. 80 East.
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Registration begins for Auburn Open “Pick Up” Coed Soccer League
Published on: 05/09/08AUBURN, Ala. - Registration for the Auburn Soccer Association High School Open “Pick Up” Coed Soccer League will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CDT weekdays, beginning May 12 at the Dean Road Recreation Center from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Summer reading program set to begin at Phenix/Russell library
Published on: 05/09/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comThe Phenix City-Russell County Library's summer reading program will begin at 10 a.m. EDT May 28 in the reading room with "Manard Magic and Music." The library is located at 1501 17th Ave. in Phenix City
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Lee County celebrates Relay for Life tonight
Published on: 05/09/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comLee County will be cap off "Paint the Town Purple" Week tonight with its annual Relay for Life event from 6 p.m. CDT today until 6 a.m. Saturday morning at the Southern Union Community College track in Opelika.
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Tidwell to host cancer survivors on June 7
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Tidwell Cancer Treatment Center will host "Cancer Survivors Day" on June 7.
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Stereo stolen at Fred's
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comFred Melton of Fred's Auto Parts in Valley, Ala. reported to police there that on Thursday somneone stole a stereo and speakers from a vehicle on his lot.
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Fox Elementary receives $10,000 grant
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comFox Elementary School has been selected as a winner of a $10,000 grant from Goody's Good Deeds for Schools program.
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Racism and homophobia are topics at meeting
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comRacism and homophobia will be the topics of a discussion at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbus on Sunday.
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Riley still pushing tax compromise
Published on: 05/09/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comAlabama Gov. Bob Riley continues urging legislators to vote on this compromise tax relief proposal that cuts the state sales tax on groceries while preserving the federal income tax deduction for more than 98 percent of taxpayers.
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Madonna brings her Sticky & Sweet tour to Atlanta's Philips Arena on Nov. 24
Published on: 05/09/08 sokamoto@ledger-enquirer.comMadonna brings her "Sticky & Sweet Tour" to Atlanta's Philips Arena on Nov. 24. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 31.
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Partners in Education recognizes partnerships
Published on: 05/08/08 econner@ledger-enquirer.comPartners in Education recognized three public-private partnerships as the best in the region at an awards banquet on Tuesday.
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Traffic expected Friday near Civic Center
Published on: 05/08/08 ahernandez@ledger-enquirer.comThose driving downtown should expect traffic Friday morning around the Civic Center.
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Mayor calls news conference on Allen probe
Published on: 05/08/08Mayor Jim Wetherington has called a Friday morning news conference to discuss a nearly five-month investigation into the city's handling of a crash by an on-duty Columbus firefighter who tested positive for cocaine in a post-accident drug test.
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Want to vote absentee?
Now's the time to apply for ballots
Published on: 05/08/08 tchitwood@ledger-enquirer.comTaking your summer vacation in mid-July? If you don't want to miss Georgia's party primaries and Columbus' vote on a local option sales tax, now's the time to apply to get an absentee ballot for the July 15 election.
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Small Business Week kicks off Monday
Published on: 05/08/08 ahernandez@ledger-enquirer.comThe Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center are inviting all small businesses to participate in Small Business Week this month.
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Sundown Concert cancelled in Auburn
Published on: 05/08/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comAUBURN, Ala. - Tonight's scheduled Sundown Concert at Kiesel Park featuring Jamie Barber and Granville has been cancelled due to predicted inclement weather.
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Columbus High gets Ray Home award
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comColumbus High has received the 2008 Class AAA Ray Home Award.
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Lifeguard classes scheduled by Russell County Red Cross chapter
Published on: 05/08/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comThe Russell County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have two courses on lifeguard training.
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Parkwood Health Care to give instruction on living wills
Published on: 05/08/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comParkwood Health Care will have a seminar on advanced directives/living wills, 10 a.m. EDT May 15 at the Central Activties Center on 14th Street in Phenix City.
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House bill's demise cause for celebration at Smiths Station High
Published on: 05/08/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comA bill in the Alabama House which would have expanded physical education classes in schools while endangering some elective courses has died.
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Seniors take tour of Phenix City Riverwalk
Published on: 05/08/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comKeep Phenix City Beautiful and the Phenix City Parks & Recreation Department will again sponsort the Senior Tour of The Riverwalk, 9 a.m. EDT-Noon, May 19, beginning in the Phenix City Amphitheater parking lot.
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CSU rolls in opener
Published on: 05/08/08AIKEN, S.C. — The Columbus State baseball team continues to pound teams into submission.
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Noles, Appleton win PBC awards
Published on: 05/08/08AIKEN, S.C. — Korey Noles and Greg Appleton were named Pitcher and Coach of the Year, respectively, by the Peach Belt Conference on Wednesday night.
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Unemployment claims rise 26 percent in Columbus
Published on: 05/08/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comThe number of Columbus-area workers filing initial unemployment claims rose nearly 26 percent in April, the Georgia Department of Labor reported today.
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$3.62 per gallon: Another record gas high for Columbus
Published on: 05/08/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comAfter a weeklong reprieve, gasoline prices rose to yet another all-time high today in Columbus.
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Caldwell on Rimington list
Published on: 05/08/08Alabama senior center Antoine Caldwell has been named to the 2008 Rimington Trophy 2008 spring watch list.
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American Idol: Jason Castro eliminated
Published on: 05/08/08 ssorich@ledger-enquirer.comDreadlocked guitarist Jason Castro was sent home on Wednesday's episode of "American Idol."
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Carpenter's Way, Our House announce merger
Published on: 05/08/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comCarpenter's Way Ranch and Our House, two non-profit homes for foster children, announced a merger Thursday morning.
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Sunday concert to benefit scholarship
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comColumbus State University Schwob School of Music Students will conduct a tribute to two faculty members with a concert Sunday in Legacy Hall of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.
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Cookbook to aid food bank
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Jewish Ladies Aid Society is selling a cookbook filled will recipes from the society's members.
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Russell County blood drive today
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe American Red Cross is having a blood drive today at the Central Activities Center, 1500 14th Street in Phenix City.
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Auburn to honor Knowles
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comAuburn University will present an honorary doctor of science degree on Saturday to C. Harry Knowles, an Auburn alumnus whose optical scanning technology is used at every stage of commerce, including nearly every retailing check-out counter across America.
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Special Olympians to compete Friday at Kinnett Stadium
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Special Olympics will be Friday morning at Kinnett Stadium.
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Rotary honors city workers today
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Muscogee Rotary will present its annual "Service Above Self" awards to employees of the Columbus Consolidated Government at 4 p.m. today.
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Arnold student is reader of the year
Published on: 05/08/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comJack Hooper a 7th grade student at Arnold Magnet Academy has been named the 2008 Georgia Reader of the Year by the Georgia Reading Association.
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UN: Relief flights to Myanmar have not received clearance
Published on: 05/08/08 The Associated Press
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A U.N. official says Myanmar's government has not given clearance for relief flights to land with food aid for cyclone survivors.
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Lady Blue Devils fall
Published on: 05/07/08GRIFFIN, Ga. — Spalding scored a goal in the 78th minute to edge Columbus 2-1 in the GHSA Class AAA state semifinals Wednesday night.
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Stock Watch: Aflac, Carmike, Synovus and TSYS down
Published on: 05/07/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comHere are the closing stock prices today for four major publicly traded companies headquartered in Columbus:
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Former prison officer accused of sexual contact with inmate
Published on: 05/07/08 ariquelmy@ledger-enquirer.comA former Muscogee County Prison correctional officer faces charges after an investigation revealed she had inappropriate sexual contact with an inmate at Bull Creek Golf Course, authorities said.
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CVCC graduation to be held Friday
Published on: 05/07/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comKelvin Redd, the associate director of Center for Servant Leadershipin Columbus, will deliver the commencement address at Chattahoochee Valley Community College's 2008 Commencement Exercises, 7:30 EDT Friday at the Phenix City Amphitheater.
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Three men arrested for robbery in Auburn
Published on: 05/07/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.comAuburn police have arrested three Opelika men accused of robbing several people.
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Tuskegee University graduation set for Sunday
Published on: 05/07/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comU.S. House Majority Whip Congressman James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., will deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee University's 123rd commencement exercises, 9:30 a.m. CDT Sunday in the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education on campus.
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Former Hardaway moves up to first on depth chart
Published on: 05/07/08TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Daron Rose, who started 11 games at the critical left tackle position last fall for Florida State, is ineligible for the 2008 season, school officials said Wednesday.
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Phenix Council skips May 20 meeting date
Published on: 05/07/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.comThe Phenix City Council will not meet on May 20, the normal second meeting day for the council.
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Hughston Hospital CEO resigns
Published on: 05/07/08 ahernandez@ledger-enquirer.comDon Avery, chief executive officer of Hughston Orthopedic Hospital, announced his resignation today, effective later this month.
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Beacon hosts course on David
Published on: 05/07/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comChristian Life Educators Network and the Christian Life School of Theology are offering the course The Twenty-Third Psalm: A Summary of the Times of David, taught by Alvis Harthern, Ph.D. The course is 6-10 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 10 at 6003 Veterans Parkway (the campus of Beacon University). Harthern has a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, and is an author.
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Women's conference is May 18-June 22
Published on: 05/07/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comA women's conference begins May 18 and continues May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 22. Services will begin at 3 p.m. at Church of the Living God Lord Jesus Apostolic, 1343 19th St.
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Man shot twice by Columbus Police officer
Published on: 05/07/08 ariquelmy@ledger-enquirer.comA man who police say fled from officers Tuesday night was shot twice by a patrolman when he refused to obey his commands.
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Springer Opera House makes adjustments to 2008-09 season
Published on: 05/07/08 sokamoto@ledger-enquirer.comWhen the Springer Opera House announced that "Menopause, the Musical" for its 2008-09 season, the phones began ringing.
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American Idol: Did the Top 4 rock?
Published on: 05/07/08 ssorich@ledger-enquirer.comMemo to "American Idol" contestant Jason Castro: Covering a song by an artist with a hairstyle similar to your own doesn't ensure success.
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Chamber of Commerce to host candidate forum
Published on: 05/07/08 spauff@ledger-enquirer.comThe Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce will host a Biscuits and Business meeting with the candidates for Russell County Commission.
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Church bake sale Saturday at Phenix City K-Mart
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Senior Adult Choir of Lakewood Baptist Church of Phenix City is having a Mother's Day bake sale Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at the Phenix City K-Mart on the 280 bypass.
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Lungs For Life is May 15
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com"Lungs For Life" a barbecue smoke-out sponsored by the American Lung Association will be May 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center at Columbus State University.
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Hibbs named 192nd's top NCO
Published on: 05/07/08 mwalsh@ledger-enquirer.comCommand Sgt. Maj. Michael T. Hibbs will assume responsibility as the 192nd Infantry Brigade’s top noncommissioned officer at 9 a.m. Thursday on Pomeroy Field.
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Page One Awards tonight at Rivercenter.
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comThe Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will present the Page One Awards tonight at the Columbus RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.
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Vitamin Shoppe seeks donations
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comPeople wishing to donate to the "Operation 20/20," the goal of which is to eradicate childhood blindness caused by Vitamin A deficiency may do so at the Vitamin Shoppe in Columbus.
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Blackmon road having career expo
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comStudents at Blackmon Road Middle School will have the opportunity to explore numerous career options during a career expo on Thursday. More than 35 speakers from a variety of fields are expected to attend.
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Fausz arrested for drugs
Published on: 05/07/08 lgierer@ledger-enquirer.comWilliam Fausz, 24, of Valley, Ala., was arrested by officers of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office and charged with possession of a controlled substance, probation violation and illegal possession of ephedrine.
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There's a poetry workshop May 15
Published on: 05/07/08 sokamoto@ledger-enquirer.comThere will be a poetry writing workshop for area poets. The workshops are at 7 p.m. May 15, June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21 at 513 Broadway in Columbus.
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School student shot
Published on: 05/06/08 ariquelmy@ledger-enquirer.comA juvenile was arrested Monday after shooting a Baker Middle School student, Columbus police said.
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Man cut when he declined to give change
Published on: 05/06/08 ariquelmy@ledger-enquirer.comA Columbus man was cut early Tuesday when he declined to give someone some change, Columbus police said.
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Kia dealers across nation gather in West Point
Published on: 05/06/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comKia dealers from across the nation converged on the automaker's construction site today in nearby West Point, Ga., checking out the massive project's progress while taking in a few seminars.
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Proposed lake restriction changing
Council may ban visitors dusk 'til dawn
Published on: 05/06/08 tchitwood@ledger-enquirer.comCity leaders may go from dusk 'til dawn when it comes to restricting access to a Columbus lake off Weems Road.
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Church has car show, bake sale
Published on: 05/06/08 AKennedy@ledger-enquirer.comNew Revival Christian Center Church, 5325 Forest Road, is having an open car show at 10 a.m. May 10. Dragster Clifford Brooks will be at this event. Refreshments and baked goods will be sold.
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Rapper T.I. again booked for Columbus
Troubled star comes June 17
Published on: 05/06/08Rapper T.I., who was forced to cancel a planned Columbus concert last fall after an arrest on weapons charges, is set to perform at the Columbus Civic Center on June 13.
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Bad Company is the next act in PC Parks series
Published on: 05/06/08 jrutledge@ledger-enquirer.com"Bad Company featuring Brian Howe" will be the next event in the Phenix City Parks & Recreation Department's 2008 Summer Concert Series. The legendary rock band will appear in concert at 8 p.m. EDT May 17 at the Phenix City Amphitheather.
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Spherion to hire 85 for work at TSYS
Published on: 05/06/08 tadams@ledger-enquirer.comTemporary staffing agency Spherion will be recruiting next week for 85 positions at TSYS.
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