LOCAL CAMPS: List of youth sports camps in the River Region

Combined Reports
(June 1, 2010)

Here is a list of local camps that are available to youth of all ages. All dates are subject to change.

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A LOOK BACK... Montgomery Half Marathon

Runners draw closer to the finish line in Saturday's Montgomery Half-Marathon. (Photo by Roxy Wishum)

Staff Report
(Oct. 5, 2009)

Scenes from Saturday's Montgomery Half-Marathon held in the downtown area of the city of Montgomery. Photos by Roxy Wishum.

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First half-marathon a big hit

Runners enjoy the first-ever Montgomery Half-Marathon held on Saturday. (Photo by Roxie Wishum)

Staff Report
(Oct. 4, 2009)

More than 1,100 runners participated Saturday in the first-ever Montgomery Half-Marathon.

Mayor Todd Strange estimated that the event generated more than $1 million in economic impact.

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Half-Marathon reaches the starting line

Staff Report
(Oct. 2, 2009)

Race time is here.

The first-ever Montgomery Half-Marathon is scheduled for Saturday and the city of Montgomery seems to be ready.

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Senator Stampede sets event record

Runners take off to start the 10th Senator Stampede on Sept. 26. (Photo courtesy Auburn Unv. Montgomery Media Relations)

Contributed
(Oct. 1, 2009)

The Auburn University at Montgomery women’s basketball team hosted the 10th Annual Senator Stampede last Saturday (Sept. 26), and after all of the entries were tallied, 225 runners participated in the event.  That number represents the highest number of participants in the 10-year history of the Stampede.

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NOTES: AUM Gold comes up short in finals; Buckmasters Expo is here; AU-UA Night at Riverwalk

Staff Report (Aug. 14, 2009)

LAUREL, Miss. - AUM Gold came up short in the finals of the Dixie Youth AAA World Series, dropping the final game, 8-7, to Troup Co., Ga. on Thursday and finished second in the tournament... Buckmasters Expo opens downtown on Friday... Biscuits to hold AU-UA Rivarly Night on Saturday.

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Montgomery Quarterback Club announces changes

Contributed (Aug. 8,2009)

The Montgomery Quarterback Club has announced a change to its 2009 schedule. Tony Barnhart, who was scheduled for the Sept. 8 meeting, has canceled his appearance. Barnhart recently signed a contract with CBS Sports that calls for him to host a Tuesday night cable sports show. The Tony Barnhart Show will make its debut on Sept. 8.

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RRS Exclusive Q&A: New Montgomery mayor wants sports to play instrumental role in city's economic future

Strange (right) was recently elected the 54th mayor of Montgomery. He has been successful in leading or running several businesses in the Capital City and now has the task of running its local government. (Photo by Mike Peacock)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor


Recently, Montgomery elected its 54th mayor, Todd Strange.

River Region Sports sat down with Strange and asked questions regarding his position on several items facing the city including the return of events that once called the Capital City home.  What is the fate of older programs such as city junior high football? What about needed improvements to Cramton Bowl?




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Tallassee Recreation spring calendar

Contributed

Here is a list of important dates involving recreational activities in Tallassee.

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Welcome to River Region Sports

From the editorial staff of RRS

Go deep.

The term evokes several images.

A post route worked to perfection between quarterback and receiver comes to mind. So does a long screaming homer off the bat of Manny, Chipper or A-Rod. Even the thought of finding a trophy large-mouth bass in cavernous waters covers the slogan.

It all takes place on the field of play. That’s where River Region Sports intends to be… every day.
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