Alabama-Georgia State game rescheduled
Associated Press — July 1
Alabama and Georgia State have agreed to play two days earlier to help the Crimson Tide avoid a short week of preparation for the Iron Bowl. The two teams will meet on Thursday, Nov. 18, ahead of Alabama’s regular-season finale against Auburn the following Friday. Kickoff time hasn’t been set. Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said this was the best way to deal with one of “a number of scheduling challenges this year.” The Tide’s final six Southeastern Conference opponents will each have a bye week before facing the defending national champions. Georgia State’s fledgling program is led by former Alabama coach Bill Curry.
Confidence rises among Alabama execs
Birmingham Business Journal – July 1
Alabama business leaders are expecting growth for the state economy for the first time in 10 quarters, according to the Alabama Business Confidence Index for the third quarter…The index is based on a statewide survey of business leaders conducted by the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research…
Birmingham News – July 2
Fourth is deadliest highway holiday
Decatur Daily – July 2 (Subscription required)
…According to The University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety, in the 78 hours from July 3-6, 16 people died on Alabama roads.
Keeping it healthy on Fourth of July
Florence Times-Journal – July 2
…The University of Alabama Health and Education Assistant Director and Register Dietitian Sheena Quizon said it’s possible to enjoy the traditional Independence Day menu of hamburgers and hot dogs or trade those for a healthier menu that can also be cooked on the grill. “Grilled turkey burgers have become a very popular item this summer, especially since they are lower in saturated fat compared to the traditional beef burgers,” Quizon said. “Purchase ground turkey breast versus ground turkey as the white meat is much lower in calories and fat.”…
Local foreclosures at all-time high
Anniston Star – July 2
… Leonard Zumpano, professor of finance and Association of Realtors chair of Real Estate at the University of Alabama, said several factors could be driving the rise in foreclosures. “It may be that unemployment has gone up in the area,” Zumpano said… Zumpano noted that pay-option adjustable-rate mortgages or option ARMs, may also be impacting Calhoun County’s foreclosure rates. Zumpano said option ARMs were popular and profitable loans for banks for much of the decade, especially during 2004 and 2005, when the housing market began to collapse…
Cordova resident crowned Miss Tennessee ready for Miss America runway
Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial Appeal – July 2
… With her official duties as Miss Tennessee, Jordan was required to take a year off from school. She is one semester away from graduation at the University of Alabama, where she majors in musical theater and minors in communications. The Miss Lexington pageant, an “open” competition which Jordan won to qualify at the state level, was her third crown. As a high school senior, she won the 2007 Miss Memphis competition, and she was Miss University of Alabama in 2009…
Partnership helps restoration of Holt cemetery
Tuscaloosa News – July 2
… Another Holt cleanup is scheduled today as part of the University of Alabama’s PASS Tuscaloosa Academic Enrichment Program that promotes academic and cultural learning. Holt students involved in the program will start at Holt High School at 8 a.m. Holt residents are invited for the cleanup and the cookout, starting at 10:45 a.m.
Students named to University of Alabama dean’s list
Enterprise Ledger – July 1
A total of 5,783 students enrolled during the 2010 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0. The 2010 spring list includes the following local students…