A fresh start
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:10:40 pm
HOOVER - A sedated Les Miles took the podium at the Wynfrey Hotel on Wednesday afternoon during the first day of SEC Media Days with a clear, simple message: Forget about last year.

Phenix City advances into the semifinals
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:10:40 pm
SHEFFIELD - Christian Wiggs hit two homers and drove in five runs to lead Phenix City to a 9-4 victory over Jackson in the Little League (11-12) state tournament Wednesday.

Carroll not bothered by criticism
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:10:40 pm
HOOVER
Nobody could confuse Mississippi State's Wesley Carroll with the only other quarterback at SEC Media Days.

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It's not over until ....
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:10:14 pm
The fun, the food and, oh yeah, the blues are in full swing for the 27th Annual W.C. Handy Festival.

Best Bets
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:06:34 pm
Remaining Handy Nights include (lineup is subject to change):
Handy Nights
Remaining Handy Nights include (lineup is subject to change):

Tonight
6-8 p.m. — Legends, Florence — John McAndrew

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Carroll not bothered by criticism
Jul, 23, 2008  Last Updated:10:40 pm
HOOVER
Nobody could confuse Mississippi State's Wesley Carroll with the only other quarterback at SEC Media Days.

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State Wire

17:35 Coroner: 4 Ala. fire deaths considered homicides
16:39 Alabama renters paying more than homeowners
15:34 Woman pleads not guilty in fatal chase at Redstone
14:45 Retiring Cramer explains campaign spending

National Wire

01:02 AP Top News at 2:00 a.m. EDT
00:34 Scientists expose mystery behind northern lights
00:33 911 calls released in case of missing Orlando girl
00:20 Arrest made in Phoenix community college shooting

World Wire

01:29 Yemen officials: Suicide attack kills policeman
01:28 Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud
01:21 Gaza officials: 2 bombs explode in Gaza City
01:13 Damaged Qantas jet makes emergency stop in Manila

New York Times Wire

House Passes Housing Bill After Bush Says He Will Sign It
Complaints Undermine Hip Device
Gassing Up With Garbage
For Ford, the Road Ahead Is Full of Smaller Cars

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  Japanese Internet mogul found guilty in appeal  00:30
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Entertainment News

00:34 'Twilight' fans camp out for a peek (and a scream)
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20:20 Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim sued over undelivered books
20:12 Estelle Getty remembered as funny, feisty, frugal
20:09 Estelle Getty remembered as funny, feisty, frugal
19:36 Country singer Cagle not guilty of domestic charge
18:36 Russell Brand to host the MTV Video Music Awards
18:29 Amy Adams engaged to acting-class sweetie

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1. On the right track
2. Plenty of questions at quarterback
3. Street party back for W.C. Handy Festival
4. Firm pleased with pool of applicants
5. Sunday's crash victim identified
6. Turf rolled out for practice field
7. Law & Order
8. Officials anticipate bright future
9. Law & Order
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Featured Events

Register for Upward Soccer at Cross Point Church of Christ now through August 16
The cost to play is $50.00. There are scholarships available. Everyone must attend one evaluation. Cross Point Church of Christ, 1350 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence. Please call (256) 764-4073 for details.

Shoals Dulcimer and Folk Music Association meets at 6 p.m. Saturday in Florence
Florence Senior Center, 415 Fairground Road, Florence. Please call 247-0907 or 767-2557 for details.

Kaleidoscope Bowling is 10 p.m. every Saturday at Lauderdale Lanes in Florence
With music, moving lights, glow-in-the-dark bowling and fog machines. Call 766-2541 for details.

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