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FCC rejects challenge of Plainville radio station; Holt to continue appeal

A Federal Communications Commission panel has denied a request from Coosa Valley News Inc., challenging the earlier issuing of a construction permit for Howard Toole's new FM station in Plainville (WRBF 104.9 FM, not yet in operation). Rome entrepreneur Thom Holt, owner of CVN, questioned Toole's ties to Paul Stone, owner of the Southern Broadcasting stations serving Northwest Georgia (WRGA, Q102, South 107, WGJK 1360 AM). Toole, at the time of his application to bid for the Plainville license, was general manager of stations Stone owned in Athens (since sold to Cox). The FCC reviewed the appeal and dismissed it: ". . . We find that CVN has wholly failed, again, to make a prima facie case warranting reconsideration of our decision to deny CVN's petition to deny. Therefore, we conclude that the grant of the Plainville Permit to Toole was proper." Holt said his next option is an appeal to the commissioners themselves> Plainville

Cuts to Anheuser-Busch under InBev's watch didn't take long: Another series of personnel cuts are on tap at Anheuser-Busch InBev breweries and operations. Most are said to be in St. Louis but others are possible for breweries such as those in Cartersville. Look for open positions to vanish and cuts among contractors. It comes less than a month after InBev's purchase of Bud's parent company> AB

Dec. 14/'An Island Christmas' presented by Adairsville Baptist Church Children's Choir

   

Join the children of Adairsville Baptist Church for "An Island Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.  This island adventure set to music takes the children on a hunt for free treasure, while Emily, an island newcomer with her missionary family, prepares for their first Christmas away from family and friends.  In the end, the children discover the joy of giving, while Emily learns that "Christmas is Christmas Wherever You Are."  "An Island Christmas" was created by Wayne and Shelby Haun with Joel Lindsey, arranged by Jukka Palonen.  The ABC presentation is directed by Ramona McClintick and Sandra Cash.  Refreshments and fellowship will follow the program.  For more information, call 770-773-3198.

>Dec. 21/Adairsville Baptist Church presents 'Child of Wonder': The Adairsville Baptist Church Adult Choir will present "Child of Wonder," a celebration of Christmas featuring 10 new arrangements from Grammy- and Dove Award-winner Lari Goss on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. With diverse song styles ranging from traditional to inspirational to southern Gospel, this collection delves into the hearts and emotions of those who were part of the very first Christmas.  "Child of Wonder" will transport you back two thousand years to experience the joy, awe, and tenderness surrounding the glorious birth of Jesus Christ. Rejoice as ABC Music Director Neal Crawford leads the choir in sharing the Good News.  Come and experience this joyful Christmas celebration with Adairsville Baptist Church at 107 Summer St.  For more, call Crawford at 770-773-3198.

 

Weather Center/ Brought to you by Roman Court

- Finally, some heat--and rain. Look for a high of 60 today with a 50 percent chance of rain. Tonight, a 100 percent chance of rain with a low of 52. Expect higher winds in the mountainous areas north of a Rome-to-Cumming line through 7 a.m. Wednesday.  

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Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota

-What does Latrell Sprewell feed his family? At Va., blood isn't thicker than water. For more, click Arey

Friday's High School playoffs / Brought to you by Printworks

-Calhoun prepares for Buford at the Georgia Dome, 5 p.m. Friday.

-Watch the game live on GPB television> Link

-Radio, Web coverage: WEBS 1030 AM, Webcast)

John McClellan's High School championship picks

-John takes a final look at this season's high school games, picking the winners in five state title matches. He sees Buford taking a 15-point win vs. the Calhoun Yellow Jackets for the Class AA title.

-All on The Football Report

The Road to  Rome: NAIA National Championship

Rome NAIA premiere championship to host a rematch of 2007 teams

Carroll (Montana.) and Sioux Falls (South Dakota) are the teams in the Dec. 20 NAIA national championship here in Rome on Dec. 20> NAIA

>Barron Stadium and Maddox Track will be closed Dec. 15-22 because of the Dec. 20 NAIA college football national championship game and related activities, according to a release from the park and rec department.

>First Baptist, First Presbyterian to host NAIA team dinners Dec. 17> Rome

>Tickets for the game are now on sale. Reserved seating tickets are $25 each; general admission tickets are $20 each. A group rate of $15 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more. In addition, tickets are also available for the FCA Champions of Character Breakfast (Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m., Forum) and for the NAIA Banquet of Champions (Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Forum). Tickets for these events are $25 for an individual or $200 for a table (seats eight). Purchase tickets online at NAIANationalChampionship.com, the Shorter College Box Office or the Rome Visitor's Center on Jackson Hill. The game, hosted by Rome-Floyd County and Shorter College, will be televised live on CBS College Sports TV.