News 2008-05-27 Andanh.com

Help wanted: State, local officials take on teacher shortage Tue, 27 May 2008 00:50:00 CST
As teachers wrap up class work for this year, school administrators statewide are wondering how many they will have next year.

Drought not worsening, experts say Tue, 27 May 2008 00:57:00 CST
The Montgomery area hasn't received any measurable rain in the last 10 days, but forecasters say the drought isn't worsening.

On the road to Congress Tue, 27 May 2008 00:58:00 CST
Three candidates are trying to do something no Democrat has done in more than 40 years -- represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.

Eagle Scout's project unveiled Tue, 27 May 2008 00:52:00 CST
Parker Neill has etched in stone the ideal that even those who don't support the war should support the people fighting it.

Area consultant allegedly took thousands from school systems Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A former employee has said in court records that Montgomery businessman Jonathan M. Slaughter, who owns e-Rate Consulting Services, took more than half a million dollars that should have been returned to school systems and non-profit charities and deposited it in his own business.

Bobby Bright Tue, 27 May 2008 00:50:00 CST
Bobby Bright likes to tell people that he has three full-time jobs, all of which require overtime: campaigning for Congress, taking care of his family and running the City of Montgomery.

Cendie Crawley Tue, 27 May 2008 00:51:00 CST
Cendie Crawley says she sees the 2nd Congressional District as a conglomeration of stories.

Cheryl Sabel Tue, 27 May 2008 00:51:00 CST
There's a bumper sticker on Cheryl Sabel's car that sums up her opinion on abortion: pro-child, pro-family, pro-choice.

First Tee program shoots for ambitious goals Tue, 27 May 2008 00:11:00 CST
For the past four years, First Tee has reached out to more than 400 Montgomery area children, teaching them basic golf skills and life lessons as well.

Tide sizes up unfamiliar field of teams Tue, 27 May 2008 00:11:00 CST
After missing out on the NCAA regionals last year, Alabama coach Jim Wells admitted there were a few anxious moments as his team gathered Monday to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show.

Reed set to guide St. Jude football forward Tue, 27 May 2008 00:11:00 CST
New St. Jude football coach Roberto Reed has plenty of reason to be excited right now.

BISCUITS BASEBALL: Montgomery scores early, holds on Tue, 27 May 2008 00:50:00 CST
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Montgomery got off to an early lead and staved off several comeback attempts against the Lookouts in a 4-2 finish Monday nightat AT&T Field.

Celebration pays tribute to service Mon, 26 May 2008 23:30:00 CST
GREENVILLE -- Veterans of wars past and present were honored at Greenville's annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday with the guest speaker relating an experience that seemed straight out of Hollywood.

Lengthy session could affect trade trip plans Mon, 26 May 2008 23:32:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Gov. Bob Riley could change plans to lead a 45-member group on a South American trade mission if a special legislative session runs longer than the minimum five days, a spokesman said Monday.

Rocket scientist, 94, dies in Huntsville Mon, 26 May 2008 23:32:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Pioneering rocket scientist Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, who played a key role in developing America's space program, died Sunday at his Huntsville home, according to the media relations director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. He was 94.

Having a blast Mon, 26 May 2008 23:31:00 CST
Warm weather made the lake an extra-attractive destination over the holiday weekend, drawing boaters, picnickers and those just looking for some summer fun.

Food banks face mounting costs Tue, 27 May 2008 00:04:00 CST
STOCKTON, Calif. -- Jackie Hoffman sifted through a laundry bin filled with aging bread, choosing a loaf of white.

Drivers pay more for auto upkeep Tue, 27 May 2008 00:03:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Does filling the gas tank leave your wallet empty and spirit sputtering? Get used to both because almost everything car-related is costing more.

Post offices teach how eBay can pay Tue, 27 May 2008 00:04:00 CST
BRONXVILLE, N.Y -- A person can accumulate a lot of belongings in 91 years. Just ask Joyce Satran.

Business briefsPair of Wal-Marts to end 24-hour service Tue, 27 May 2008 00:03:00 CST
Beginning at midnight Saturday, the Wal-Marts on Chantilly Parkway and Ann Street no longer will be open 24 hours.

Cavanaugh best choice for PSC Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Many Alabamians can recall no other president of their state's Public Service Commission than the current one, Jim Sullivan. He has been president of the utility regulatory body since 1983.

Veteran deeply grateful for Honor Flight efforts Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
How grateful I am to have been a part of the recent Honor Flight. What a perfectly wonderful day it was for all of us. Emotions that had been held in our hearts for more than 60 years flowed freely -- and no one was embarrassed by our tears.

McCain 'Wizard' of this campaign Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
This election year will be recorded as one of the most spectacular events in the annuals of American history.

Enforcement far greater need Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Once again, our esteemed legislators have cobbled together a meaningless piece of legislation, this one concerning auto liability insurance. They can pass bills raising the mandatory levels of liability insurance as high as they want to, but until they enact a law that can keep people without insurance from driving, it's a moot point.

Absences shouldn't delay business Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
I read the editor's comment in the Prattville Progress that the county commission needs to fix the roof at the sheriff's office or take the wrath of the Autauga County voters.

A place in history: Author's debut novel uncovers secrets during the Great Depression Tue, 27 May 2008 00:37:00 CST
Working on her debut novel about a small Alabama coal-mining town, author Gin Phillips set off on a mining expedition of her own, digging for details from her family's history and connection to a place called Carbon Hill.

Athletes learn about the risk of sleep apnea Tue, 27 May 2008 00:38:00 CST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The Middle Tennessee State football team's offseason work takes place not only on the field and weight room, but also on the pillow.

ASF to host AIDS benefit Tue, 27 May 2008 00:39:00 CST
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will host the 21st annual AIDS benefit at 7:30 p.m. June 2.

Making room to grow: Construction of new school in Ranburne nearly under way Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
RANBURNE — Construction crews have been chipping away at more than 60 years of Ranburne history over the last few weeks. They are clearing the way for the first new school to be constructed in Cleburne County in decades.

Supreme Court sides with Riley in dispute over Mobile commission vacancy Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
MOBILE — The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that Gov. Bob Riley did not need federal government approval to fill a vacancy on the Mobile County Commission with a fellow Republican appointee.

Obama says he will fight McCain for western states Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama set his sights on the West on Tuesday, saying he will fight for states there that narrowly voted Republican in the last presidential election four years ago.

NASA lander in OK shape, photo caught Mars landing Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
TUCSON, Ariz. — Fresh images sent back by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander from the Martian northern polar region showed most of its science instruments were in good shape, mission scientists said.

Officials in China rush to evacuate 80,000 Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
MIANYANG, China — Chinese officials rushed Tuesday to evacuate another 80,000 people in the path of potential floodwaters building up behind a quake-spawned dam as soldiers carved a channel to try to drain away the threat.

Area's fallen veterans remembered Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
A Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who died in foreign wars caused many Anniston residents to reflect on lost loved ones. Families of fallen veterans placed roses at each memorial at the park. Alice Martin and Ryan Robertson, probate judges for Calhoun and Cleburne counties, sang patriotic songs.

West Anniston housing group chosen for incubator program Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
The West Anniston Community Development Corporation will participate in an incubator program for developers of affordable housing. The WACDC has been chosen for the nonprofit incubator, operated by the Housing Fund of Central Alabama, for the second consecutive time.

Legislators predict short special session Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
MONTGOMERY — Republican and Democratic legislators alike predict swift passage of the 2009 education budget when they meet for a special session that begins this afternoon.

Riley may change his trade trip plans Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
BIRMINGHAM — Gov. Bob Riley could change plans to lead a 45-member group on a South American trade mission if a special legislative session runs longer than the minimum five days, a spokesman said Monday.

Scientists test brain pacemakers for depression Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
WASHINGTON — It's a new frontier for psychiatric illness: Brain pacemakers that promise to act as antidepressants by changing how patients' nerve circuitry fires.

Tide's road to Omaha starts in the East Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
Alabama earned the No. 3 seed for the Conway (S.C.) Regional on Monday, where it will begin play in the four-team double-elimination tournament on Friday against East Carolina. Top-seed and host Coastal Carolina and fourth-seeded Columbia round out the field.

Braves untangle win: Atlanta hands Webb second consecutive loss Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
ATLANTA — Brandon Webb gave up a season-high 10 hits in his shortest start since 2006, with Mark Teixeira driving in four runs to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Monday.

Randolph survives, Mets lose Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
NEW YORK — Willie Randolph kept his job — for now. After their embattled manager had a much-anticipated meeting with ownership Monday, the New York Mets got another ineffective outing from Mike Pelfrey and fizzled on offense following a strong start in a 7-3 loss to the Florida Marlins.

McDyess' big effort evens Eastern series Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Antonio McDyess had his best game of the playoffs, scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lift Detroit to a 94-75 series-evening win Monday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Red Wings cruise to 3-0 victory Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
DETROIT — With first-period goals from Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom and another lockdown defensive effort, the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night.

At least one budget passed Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
With the special session beginning today, Alabamians should be grateful for small mercies. At least the General Fund budget passed.

Perfume on a pig Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
Although this past legislative session will match, maybe even better, last year's standard for exemplifying sorry leadership, a few positive things came from it that should be noted.

Healthy kids Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
A few years ago, school systems in Blount and Bibb counties organized health fairs where students, with parents' permission, could be screened for such things as obesity, high blood pressure and respiratory rates, oral and vision health and scoliosis.

Our stubborn Cuba policy Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
For nearly five decades, the United States has pursued a policy toward Cuba that could be described as incredibly stupid. It could also be called childish, irresponsible and counterproductive — and, since the demise of the Soviet Union, even insane.

Speak Out ... Senate and education Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
Feedback and commentary from Anniston Star readers.

Obituaries for Tuesday Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
Obituaries for Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

Rocket scientist Ernst Stuhlinger dies at age 94 Tue, 27 May 2008 12:15:30 CDT
HUNTSVILLE — Pioneering rocket scientist Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, who played a key role in developing America's space program, died Sunday at his Huntsville home, according to the media relations director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. He was 94.

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