http:///news/breaking_news/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Ledger-Enquirer.com en-us Copyright 2009 Ledger-Enquirer.com Breaking News 60 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:52:04 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Ledger-Enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571653.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571653.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:51 EST A Columbus man told police he was robbed in his apartment early Thursday morning. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571640.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571640.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:39 EST A Columbus man was pistol whipped and nearly robbed walking out of a bar Wednesday night, police said. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571615.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571615.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:15 EST A Columbus woman was robbed in the driveway of her Chatham Woods Drive home Wednesday night, according to police. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571579.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571579.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:53 EST Muscogee County Sheriff's officers have arrested a man accused of trafficking cocaine. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571528.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571528.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:05 EST If you're looking to start the weekend early, three local hot spots have live entertainment with no cover charge tonight. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571333.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571333.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:11 EST Dr. B. Russell Simmons, urologist at St. Francis Hospital, will receive the 2009 Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award this month. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571311.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571311.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:52 EST Though the number of applicants who came out Wednesday was more than three times the number of available jobs, Valley Hospitality continues taking applications today to staff Columbus' Doubletree Hotel. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571268.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571268.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:57 EST Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, is offering a new class in Columbus beginning Jan. 18. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571233.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571233.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:39 EST Msgr. Christopher J. Schreck, a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Josephinium in Ohio, will lead a scripture seminar on St. Paul on Friday evening and Saturday morning at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571232.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571232.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:34 EST St. Anne Pacelli Catholic School is having an open house on Jan. 15. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571201.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571201.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:06 EST Alabama Gov. Bob Riley announced that 2008 was the safest year on Alabama’s highways since 1985. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571200.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571200.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:06 EST Consecration services will be held throughout next week at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on Old Cusseta Road. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571189.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571189.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:11 EST Police in Valley, Ala., have arrested Lacey Alexandra Brumfield, 18, of West Point, Ga., for theft. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571188.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/571188.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:37 EST In response to concerns by area merchants reporting that they have been approached by a vendor regarding a sponsorship and fund-raising opportunity for the Valley Day on the River Festival, the city released this statement: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/570122.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/570122.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:06 EST Republican state Sen. Seth Harp of Columbus again will head the Georgia Senate's committee on higher education for the coming session of the Georgia General Assembly, which begins Jan. 12. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/570096.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/570096.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:51 EST Singer-songwriters can still enter the Rivertown Showdown, a six-week competition at The Loft that gives its overall winner prizes worth $1,500. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569925.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569925.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:29 EST "Souled Out O.N.E.," featuring Jonathan and Lisa Moore, is 6-10 p.m. Jan. 23 at Wynnbrook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569811.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569811.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:44 EST Cooks, clerks, dishwashers, housekeepers and luggage handlers are among those who could get jobs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Thursday as Valley Hospitality and the Georgia Department of Labor recruit about 200 workers for Columbus' Doubletree Hotel. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569765.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569765.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:47 EST Friendship Baptist Church in Hamilton, 101 Friendship St., is having a weekly Bible study on prayer during the month of January. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569670.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/569670.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:54 EST Former Columbus Sports Council Executive Director Janice Davis died Tuesday evening in Panama City, Fla., after battling a lengthy illness. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568703.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568703.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:38 EST He almost won re-election without a runoff, then had to campaign hard to whip his Democratic challenger soundly in the followup election. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568677.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568677.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:14 EST Local party band Mindblender performs a free show tonight at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Music starts at 9 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568659.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568659.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:57 EST The Blues Brothers Formal Classic Revue -- On a Mission from G-d Charity Event and Live Show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Feb. 7 in Atlanta's Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568623.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568623.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:11 EST Amid these muggy, cloudy days that make you wonder where winter went, forecasters now are predicting it will make a comeback, briefly. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568549.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568549.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:35 EST The flags on all Georgia state buildings will be flown at half-staff in memory of former U.S. Attorney General and Atlanta lawyer Griffin Bell. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568516.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568516.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:21 EST AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn junior defensive back Jerraud Powers will leave school a year early and enter the NFL draft. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568271.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/568271.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:31 EST The Rev. Lori Lowe, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in LaGrange, Ga., for the past 13 years, has been called as interim rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Annapolis, Md. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567727.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567727.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:42 EST There is a new way to get Georgia public records on the Internet. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567735.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567735.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:49 EST The Rev. Lori Lowe, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in LaGrange, Ga., for the past 13 years, has been called as interim rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Annapolis, Md. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567664.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567664.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:57 EST Bill Heard Jr.’s $18 million mansion is slated for sale outside the Columbus Government Center Tuesday, while some acreage formerly owned by Heard was sold last week. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567548.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567548.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:43 EST SoHo Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, will have an open mike night Tuesday. It's open to guests 21 and older. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567373.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567373.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:33 EST The DVD release party for "Dreaming Into Blue" will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Loft, 1032 Broadway. The date was incorrect in Sunday's story. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567349.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567349.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:41 EST Georgia Trend's annual list of Georgia's 100 most influential people is out. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567344.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567344.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:55 EST Columbus State University's Continuing Education Division is once again encouraging the community to get serious about shaping and sculpting a "NEW Improved You" with its two-week fitness program which begins Tuesday and runs through Jan. 17. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567229.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/567229.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:55 EST Nationally renowned speaker and activist Kay Warren will speak at Judson College's "Christian Women's Conference" on Jan. 13. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/566519.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/566519.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:56 EST TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama All-America left tackle Andre Smith, who was suspended for the Sugar Bowl, is skipping his senior season and will declare for the NFL draft. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/565874.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/565874.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:22 EST The Arizona Cardinals have consecutive home playoff victories - 61 years apart. Kurt Warner opened with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald and connected with Anquan Boldin on a 71-yard scoring play as the Cardinals beat Atlanta 30-24 Saturday before a raucous, towel-waving crowd. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/565553.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/565553.html Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:20 EST Crews staffed Columbus drop-off points until 2 p.m. today at Britt David Park, Dinglewood Park, Cooper Creek Park, the Columbus Botanical Gardens and Shirley Winston Park. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564823.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564823.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:25 EST Smucker’s Stars on Ice, now in its 23rd season, brings an all-new production, "On the Edge," to Atlanta's Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, at 7 p.m. March 4. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564745.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564745.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:02 EST Sixty two soldiers assigned to the 690th Medical Company said goodbye to family and friends Friday before leaving Fort Benning for a year-long deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564610.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/564610.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:46 EST One cover charge gets you into the majority of Broadway bars in tonight's First Friday Block Party. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563890.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563890.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:32 EST A 62-year old Ellerslie, Ga., man was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday on Nina Street, Columbus police said. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563853.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563853.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:42 EST Alaun-Miguel Braghtly arrived almost three weeks early to become the first baby born in Columbus in the new year. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563775.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563775.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:14 EST Hundreds packed the pews at Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Thursday morning for an Emancipation Proclamation Day Service. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563285.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563285.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:14 EST One year after winning a national championship, unranked LSU found renewed reason to hope for a return to glory. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563217.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/563217.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:01 EST Former Auburn football coach Terry Bowden returned to coaching Wednesday at Division II North Alabama. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562910.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562910.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:30 EST As the temperature drops toward freezing on the final night of 2008, New Year's Eve revelers can enjoy some light in the sky without lighting a fireworks fuse. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562697.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562697.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:01 EST Visit our Walk of Shame nightlife blog at ledger-enquirer.com for an updated list of some of tonight's hottest parties. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562624.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562624.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:54 EST A 1 percent sales tax dies and another one takes its place as the new year kicks off on Thursday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562622.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562622.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:51 EST "Joy on the Journey," a new contemporary worship service, starts Sunday at 10 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 2400 Devonshire Drive. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562448.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/562448.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:22 EST Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561562.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561562.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:30 EST "Bear Country," a new play about the legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear Bryant," opens Jan. 9 in Montgomery's Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The final show will be Feb. 15. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561687.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561687.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:11 EST The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus, 1002 Victory Drive, will host the Civil War Naval Symposium at the museum on Jan. 10. Though it is the first time the museum has hosted this event, the symposium is celebrating its seventh year. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561773.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561773.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:16 EST Auburn's men's and women's head swimming and diving coach, Richard Quick, has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561440.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561440.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:55 EST Want an exciting job in the hospitality industry? Here's your chance: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561343.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561343.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:11 EST Families can ring in 2009 with an all-ages, alcohol-free party at entertainment center Zoo City USA, 2301 Airport Thruway. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561233.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/561233.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:17 EST The Combined Communities of Southeast Columbus is having its MLK Pride Clean-Up Campaign Kickoff at 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at Lonnie Jackson Academy, 4601 Buena Vista Road. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560582.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560582.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:19 EST Are you an Alabama fan making the trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl? http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560320.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560320.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:41 EST A teaching series on “Fireproof,” the recently released movie, begins Jan. 18 at Wynnton United Methodist Church, 2412 Wynnton Road. David and Kelly Holt will lead the class. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560283.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560283.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:40 EST John L. Johnson, an educator and former Army officer, will conduct a lecture and book signing for his most recent book, "Every Night and Every Morn" at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Ranger Joe's, 4030 Victory Drive. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560284.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560284.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:41 EST Stephen Hyles was sworn in as the new municipal court judge Monday morning in a brief ceremony on the plaza level of the Government Center in Columbus. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560279.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560279.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:26 EST The Columbus Lady Lions will be holding auditions on at 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Elite Dance Academy, 3760 Opelika Road in Phenix City. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560277.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560277.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:20 EST An Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative Service begins at 10 a.m. Thursday at Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, 203 R.C. Allen Drive. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560275.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/560275.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:18 EST Some local hot spots offer advance tickets for partiers looking to save money Dec. 31. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558584.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558584.html Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:33 EST A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in Ladonia after his bike collided with a pick-up truck. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558533.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558533.html Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:27 EST Columbus police are investigating the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman Saturday morning. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558501.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/558501.html Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:34 EST A woman caught a peeping tom in the yard of her east Columbus home Friday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557658.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557658.html Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:16 EST Galilee Baptist Church, 800 Magnolia Ave., is having a New Year's Eve worship service beginning at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557184.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557184.html Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:02 EST A Ford F-350 belonging to a graveyard vault company abruptly traveled from the eastbound side of of U.S. 80 in Phenix City, shot across the road’s two westbound lanes, hit a tree, spun around and overturned about 4:20 p.m. Thursday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557119.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557119.html Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:34 EST A woman was seriously injured shortly before noon today when the dark gray Volkswagen she was driving ran off the road in Smiths Station and hit two trees. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557078.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/557078.html Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:28 EST Two local Chinese restaurants were robbed within about 90 minutes Christmas Eve, Columbus police reported today. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556603.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556603.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:10 EST Local small business owners are invited to sign up for entrepreneur development program FastTrac Growth Venture. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556592.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556592.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:23 EST Forbes.com has named Columbus supplemental insurer Aflac Inc. one of the country’s best managed companies. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556590.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/556590.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:17 EST Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St., has announced the music acts for the 20th annual Peach Drop New Year's Eve Celebration on Dec. 31. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555571.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555571.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:34 EST An elderly driver traveling northbound on Cherokee Avenue crossed the center line near Country Club Road and landed in Weracoba Creek around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The driver was taken to the Medical Center. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555496.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555496.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:26 EST The Columbus Ballet Conservatory is holding an open house at 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 3 in the Rankin Arts Center, 1004 Broadway. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555435.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555435.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:54 EST Volunteers and employees with Second Harvest Food Bank sorted and organized more than 10,000 canned and dried food items Tuesday for distribution in 13 Georgia counties and Russell County in Alabama. See Wednesday's Columbus Ledger-Enquirer for more on the story. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555343.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555343.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:30 EST You can still buy tickets for country singer Gary Allan's Feb. 14 show at the Columbus Civic Center. They're $25 and $35. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555335.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/555335.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:31 EST If you're a Muscogee car owner born Dec. 25, 26, 27 or 28, then you just got a notice telling you to renew your car tag by your birthday or face paying a late fee. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554369.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554369.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:08 EST Bundle up, lie back and enjoy the show, but don't expect too much. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554331.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554331.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:25 EST Atlanta, the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a city rich in history, will commemorate the civil rights leader on Jan. 19, which is the 23rd anniversary of the national holiday in King’s honor. Area attractions are hosting special events in celebration and appreciation of the holiday weekend. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554323.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554323.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:08 EST Volunteers from both the Temple Israel congregation and religious school helped distribute toys to families Monday afternoon during the Valley Rescue Mission's annual Christmas toy giveaway. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554243.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554243.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:19 EST DJ Roonie G, who boasts a unique act that pairs videos with the songs he's remixed, performs Friday at H2O. Show starts at 11 p.m. and cover is $10. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554147.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/554147.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:50 EST Employees from St. Francis Hospital were busy this morning delivering nearly 300 Christmas bags to needy senior citizens as part of their annual Stockings for Seniors program. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/553081.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/553081.html Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:40 EST Members of the Muscogee County Sheriffs Department adopted several families from Martin Luther King Elementary and gave them an early Christmas. The Santa Sheriffs brought toys, games, bicycles and hugs to the smiling children. The department is a Partners in Education with the school. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/552079.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/552079.html Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:36 EST DES MOINES, Iowa — After getting burned by Gene Chizik, Iowa State has turned to Iowan and former Cyclones assistant Paul Rhoads to revive a program that went 2-10 last season and didn’t win a Big 12 Conference game. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551399.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551399.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:52 EST Hundreds of adults and children filled The Landings shopping center Friday afternoon to watch as the Budweiser Clydesdales paraded around the center's parking lot on the first day of a two-day visit. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551299.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551299.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:11 EST If you want to see the King Tut exhibit in Atlanta and you're looking to save some money, there are three ticket packages that are now available. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551145.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/551145.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:29 EST The Isaacs: A Country Christmas Concert is 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the main sanctuary of North Highland Assembly of God, 7300 Whittlesey Blvd. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/550992.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/550992.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:27 EST Today's the last day to make reservations if you want to spend "A Night in the Orient" New Year's Eve at The Columbus Museum.