Hometown Headlines
Rome native directs 'Frankly, My Dear' at Nashville theater
Described as “hilarious, irreverent and mostly true,” Frankly, My Dear – which purportedly tells what happened when David O. Selznick demanded a new script for Gone With the Wind...
4 hrs 21 mins ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
High school seniors eligible for Blood Assurance scholarship
The Blood Assurance Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010 Crystal Green Memorial Scholarship. Applications for the one-time $1,500 scholarship must be postmarked no later than Marc...
18 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
KneckDown to perform benefit for Sexual Assault Center
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 3, the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will hold a benefit concert with KneckDown at 7 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium. Tickets are $...
18 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Elizabeth Stepp (contributed) Berry student examines coral reef ecology
Elizabeth Stepp arrived at Berry College with the dream of one day becoming a doctor. Today — thanks to a unique scholarship program promoting research opportunities for undergraduate students — s...
1 day 3 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Brigadier Gen. Joe Wells Rome native promoted to director of intelligence at National Guard
Brig. Gen. Joe M. Wells, a Rome native, has been selected as Director of Intelligence and C4I (command, control, communications, computers and (military) intelligence) operations at the National G...
1 day 19 hrs ago | 2 2 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Warren Jones (third from right) poses with legislators and others at the Georgia House of Representatives. (contributed) Roman honored by state House
The Rev. Warren Jones of Rome was recognized on the floor of the state House of Representatives on Monday. Jones has been named the 2010 Distinguished Older Georgia by the Georgia Council on Agin...
2 days 19 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Habitat Women’s Build to kick off Thursday
The 2011 Women’s Build for the Rome-Floyd County Habitat for Humanity will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rome Area History Museum, 305 Broad St. The event is scheduled to be a part of Wome...
2 days 19 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
John Howell Howell to close Berry concert series
The Berry College Concert Series’ inaugural season will draw to a close Thursday with a 7:30 p.m. performance by alumnus John Howell in Ford Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. C...
2 days 19 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Shorter students win singing awards
3 days ago | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Nineteen Shorter College students took home awards during the annual Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions recently. Out of a total of 47 students entered into the compe...
Berry to host lecture about ‘worst car in history’
by Staff reports
4 days ago | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Jason C. Vuic, assistant professor of history at Virginia’s Bridgewater College, will present “The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History,” at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Berry College’s Eva...
Area horse riders learn from equestrian clinic
5 days ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Fairhaven Farm in Coosa played host of one the top equestrian competitors in the nation recently. Area riders enjoyed the expert advice and teaching skills of Andrea Leatherman last weekend during...
FMC names new planning director
5 days ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Stephen Weed has been named director of Planning at Floyd Medical Center. Weed will be managing the gathering and analyzing of various information for the organization’s strategic planning initia...
Lindale native makes Berry dean’s list
5 days ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Jenna Gable of Lindale has been named to the Fall 2009 Dean’s List at Berry College. The dean’s list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a ...
Willis Potts chosen for industry service award
6 days ago | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Rome’s Willis J. Potts Jr. has been chosen to receive Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award. The award — from pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries association TAPPI — recogniz...
Etowah Park Driving Range reopens for season
6 days ago | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority will reopen the Etowah Park Driving Range today. The driving range is located on the back side of Etowah Park at 1325 Kingston Highway. Fees will rem...
Lee named director of Darlington’s Teaching and Learning Center
6 days ago | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Marla Lee will replace Libbie Zimmer as director of Darlington’s Teaching and Learning Center, effective in July, Academic Dean David Powell announced Friday. “Marla is a warm and genuine person w...
Fashion TV Pulled Off Air in India for 'Obscenity'

Fashion TV was to be pulled off the air in India on Friday after falling afoul of obscenity laws by broadcasting bare-breasted models during a show last year, officials said.

Fri Mar 12 16:01:31 -0600 2010
Dawn Wells 'Apprehensive' About 'Gilligan's Island' Remake

The "Gilligan's Island" star fears that a film remake of the iconic television series could ruin its legacy.

Fri Mar 12 10:29:32 -0600 2010
Appeal Filed in Phil Spector Murder Case

Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct.

Fri Mar 12 09:41:13 -0600 2010
Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-night (AP)

FILE - In this March 7, 2010 file photo, Jay Leno arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy.


Fri Mar 12 13:47:52 -0600 2010
Corey Haim had Rx bottles, nothing illegal, authorities say (AP)

This undated publicity image provided by A&E shows actor Corey Haim, who appeared in the A&E reality TV show 'The Two Coreys' with his friend Corey Feldman. Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in 'Lucas' and 'The Lost Boys' whose career was blighted by drug abuse, died Wednesday March 10, 2010. He was 38. (AP Photo/Courtesy AETN, L. Pief Weyman) NO SALES. MANDATORY CREDITAP - Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death.


Fri Mar 12 12:56:39 -0600 2010
ABC's Kate Snow makes jump to NBC News (AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2008 file photo, Kate Snow arrives for the L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, file)AP - ABC News reporter and "Good Morning America" weekend host Kate Snow is jumping to NBC News.


Fri Mar 12 12:26:03 -0600 2010