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Austin sweeps

Muscle Shoals’ No. 22, high-scoring senior Ralston Turner, was upstaged by Austin High’s own No. 22, who was playing in only his third varsity game. Freshman Dedrick Mostello broke loose for … more

By R. Sirvell Carter
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 46 views

Teacher dies in crash

Ryan School teacher and Hartselle mom Pamela Sieweke died Thursday night in a two-vehicle wreck on Alabama 36, about a half mile from Somerville. Ryan Principal David Estes said the 44-year-old … more

By Bayne Hughes
Staff Writer | 11/21/09 | 151 views

Hartselle’s season ends

McCALLA — After a first half that couldn’t have gone much better for Hartselle High’s football team, the second half was more of a blur. The visiting Tigers stole the show before … more

By Brooke Milam
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 47 views

Saturday Scrapbook

Anyone may submit a photo for Saturday Scrapbook. Among the requirements are that the photo be of good quality and you name the people in the picture and the … more

11/21/09 | 37 views

Miley tour bus crashes; 1 dead

DINWIDDIE, Va. — Virginia State Police say the driver was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old “Hannah Montana” star was not on board. Sgt. … more

11/21/09 | 39 views

Battlefield in the war of ideas

Critics of Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to bring the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four other accused terrorists to New York for trial can’t seriously believe the … more

By Eugene Robinson | 11/21/09 | 24 views

Vols find success in the air

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee wide receivers coach Frank Wilson has found himself drilling a different lineup of players almost every week. He’s had players missing because of injuries. Others … more

By Beth Rucker
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 38 views

TODAY IN HISTORY: First female senator

Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2009. There are 40 days left in the year. more

By The Associated Press | 11/21/09 | 11 views

Tide seniors survive early turmoil

TUSCALOOSA — The Alabama football program Mike Johnson entered as a freshman in 2006 hardly resembles the one he’ll exit at year’s end. Staggering and stumbling for a decade’s worth … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 35 views

Lions looking for a repeat

FLORENCE — It’s an intriguing rematch, a matchup of two Harlon Hill Trophy finalists and a do-or-die situation all in one. Those are just a few of the storylines Saturday as No. 5 North … more

By Jeff McIntyre
The TimesDaily | 11/21/09 | 26 views