News 2008-05-30 Andanh.com

Tourist trade: Montgomery rates high with visitors Thu, 29 May 2008 01:02:00 CST
Golf is king and the zoo brings in the families, but it's the new convention center downtown that the state's top tourism official is convinced will put Montgomery at the top of the list with visitors.

Senate panel approves education budget Thu, 29 May 2008 01:16:00 CST
A compromise education budget moving through the Alabama Legislature's special session would give K-12 schools $5 million more and universities $5 million less than the budget that died in the Legislature's regular session.

Con artists out, sheriffs warn Thu, 29 May 2008 01:19:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Autauga County Sheriff Herbie Johnson calls them "travelers" and warns residents to be on the lookout for them.

Bush: US must not lose nerve in Iraq Thu, 29 May 2008 01:10:00 CST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- President Bush said Wednesday that rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan is proving difficult as the wars rage on, and "we're learning as we go."

Trenholm swears in new leader today Thu, 29 May 2008 00:51:00 CST
Sam Munnerlyn started his career at Trenholm Tech as a security guard.

Classes a break from summer fun for some Thu, 29 May 2008 00:48:00 CST
Most public school students in the tri-county area now are enjoying a few months of freedom from the rigors of the classroom, but for a few, school is back in session.

Young adults get tips on getting a job Thu, 29 May 2008 00:55:00 CST
Shante Scoggins, 18, doesn't plan on having a lazy summer.

Military families would benefit from legislation Thu, 29 May 2008 00:53:00 CST
Area military families will benefit from easier school transfers and better education benefits if two bills pending in the state Legislature are enacted.

Resident shoots, injures 1 of 3 suspects Thu, 29 May 2008 00:49:00 CST
A Montgomery man opened fire Wednesday morning on three men who forced their way into a Vaughn Lakes apartment, seriously injuring one of the suspects, according to police.

Groundbreaking set for new school today Thu, 29 May 2008 00:48:00 CST
The Montgomery Public Schools will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new school on the east side today.

Wayne Flynt to speak at event on poverty Thu, 29 May 2008 00:51:00 CST
The Alabama Poverty Project is holding a free event for the state's faith leaders at Huntingdon College.

Humane Society store to reopen Saturday Thu, 29 May 2008 00:53:00 CST
The Humane Society of Elmore County's "Grand Re-Opening" of its Tail's End Thrift Store will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the store, which is adjacent to the shelter at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka.

CRIME BRIEFS Thu, 29 May 2008 00:46:00 CST

Taylor chosen to lead Catholic High Thu, 29 May 2008 00:49:00 CST
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has named Fran Taylor the new principal of the high school campus.

Softball pairings familiar to Crimson Tide Thu, 29 May 2008 00:59:00 CST
It seemed a little like old times for Patrick Murphy.

AU 10th, Tide 12th in NCAA tournament Thu, 29 May 2008 00:55:00 CST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Auburn is tied for 10th and Alabama is tied for 12th following the first round of the NCAA Championship Wednesday at the par-72, 7,462-yard Kampen Course at Purdue's Birck Boilermaker Complex.

Hall of Fame coach Scoggins dies at 79 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:57:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- One of the state's winningest high school basketball coaches has died.

Brewers top Braves on 8th-inning triple Thu, 29 May 2008 00:57:00 CST
MILWAUKEE -- Rickie Weeks delivered a run-scoring triple in the eighth inning to make a winner of Jeff Suppan, who baffled the Atlanta Braves over eight innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 victory Wednesday night.

BISCUITS BASEBALL: Montgomery's win streak stops at five Thu, 29 May 2008 00:54:00 CST
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Lookouts (26-27) ended the Montgomery Biscuits' (26-27) winning streak at five at AT&T Field Wednesday night with a 4-1 triumph, their first win of the series.

Woman's home of 30 years damaged Thu, 29 May 2008 01:15:00 CST
WHITE HALL -- Alberta Turner has been sleeping in her living room for the past few months, after a falling tree damaged the bedroom of her modest mobile home.

Senate panel passes PAC money bill Thu, 29 May 2008 01:16:00 CST
A Senate committee passed a bill Wednesday that the sponsor said would help eliminate the practice of "washing" campaign money, which essentially allows funds to be moved from one entity to another to keep the public guessing where the candidate received his contributions from.

2 doctors plead guilty in federal steroid case Thu, 29 May 2008 01:17:00 CST
MOBILE -- Two doctors pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges they helped distribute steroids in a Mobile-based investigation that grew from a wider inquiry of steroid use in professional baseball.

Santa Fe wins quality award for second time Thu, 29 May 2008 00:47:00 CST
The Montgomery-made Hyundai Santa Fe won a 2008 Total Quality Award from Strategic Vision, marking the second straight year the vehicle received the honor.

Dow Chemical raises prices; consumers to feel pinch Thu, 29 May 2008 00:59:00 CST
Better start stocking up on diapers and detergent.

Some economic sectors show strength Thu, 29 May 2008 00:48:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell by a smaller-than-anticipated amount in April with many sectors outside of transportation showing unexpected strength.

Hyundai announces Genesis prices Thu, 29 May 2008 00:55:00 CST
Hyundai announced that its premium Genesis sedan will go on sale in July with a base price of $33,000 for a 3.8-liter V6 model.

Thompson, Morgan good choices Wed, 28 May 2008 20:05:00 CST
Republican voters in two of the Autauga County Commission's five districts essentially will have the opportunity to select new county commissioners in the June 3 GOP primary, since no Democrats are on the ballot in either Districts 1 or 4.

Session more double-dipping Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Alabama Legislature has provided taxpayers a classic example of double-dipping.

Airline merger good for state Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
By now you've probably heard about the proposed merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. This merger will mean big benefits for Alabama. The new Delta will be the premier U. S. carrier connecting communities to the world, offering travelers more choices and providing employees greater job security.

Folsom can reuse last year's words Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Can you imagine the pang of conscience most of us would feel if, year after year, we shortchanged our employer?

Jubilee prices seen as bargain Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
It is embarrassing and sickening to read the comments of some who complain about the cost of Jubilee CityFest tickets -- $40 for a weekend pass.

Gas costs squeeze kids' service Wed, 28 May 2008 21:54:00 CST
A single mom in Montgomery with no vehicle, Pamela Hooks doesn't know how she would get her four little ones to the doctor without Kid One.

Dreamland BBQ (3 forks) Wed, 28 May 2008 21:53:00 CST
Great barbecue is what you'll get when you dine at Dreamland BBQ.

Southern HospitalityTuskegee man honored for scouting leadership Wed, 28 May 2008 21:55:00 CST
A doctor, administrator, professor, business owner, community activist, inspirational leader, mentor, dear friend, family man and Boy Scout volunteer was honored recently during a banquet dinner at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Tuskegee University.

go! Clubs Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Here's what's happening in area clubs this week:

Tickets on Sale Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
TRI-COUNTY SHOWS Delbert McClinton: Tickets are now on sale for the May 30 concert at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $23-$33. Call 800-277-1700.

Sex and the City (2 1/2 stars) Wed, 28 May 2008 21:52:00 CST
The clothes! The shoes! The magical depiction of Manhattan and the promise of finally finding true romance!

Hear why band HURT's so good Wed, 28 May 2008 21:52:00 CST
Off the Wagon usually doesn't hurt until the morning after. But this weekend is different. The place is gonna HURT all night Saturday as this up-and-coming band hits the stage with hits like "Rapture," "Falls Apart," "Ten Ton Brick" and "Loded," which is currently climbing the Active Rock charts.

The Strangers (2 1/2 stars) Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fans of the "pitiless/merciless killers" school of horror should get a jolt out of "The Strangers," a harrowing real-time tale of an assault on a remote country home.

Federal biologists work to band endangered woodpecker chicks in National Forest Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
Jeff Gardner grabbed his ladders, climbing belt, hard hat and 'peeper scope' and set off into the Talladega National Forest last week. He scaled a tree, raised his scope and saw exactly what he was looking for: a scrawny, naked baby woodpecker. It may not be as cute as fawns, ducklings or some of the forest's other babies, but these chicks have an important place in the woods.

Board members oppose bill to restore scholarships Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
MONTGOMERY — A bill that would make it possible to restore scholarships for Anniston High School students made it to the Senate on Thursday, but some members of Anniston's school board oppose it.

Oxford council members answer mayor's accusations of wasteful spending Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
Oxford City Council members are bristling at accusations of wasteful spending from Mayor Leon Smith as he seeks re-election and are pointing to projects of Smith's that came with their own hefty price tags.

Taking down the shelter: Closure of tax loophole would help education budget Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
MONTGOMERY — Karen Fountain opened a branch of Think Toys at the Oxford Exchange as a matter of survival. Fountain said running a small toy store business, which started on Noble Street in downtown Anniston, became hard after the Oxford shopping center opened in 2006.

Report: Drought conditions improve for Anniston area Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
After Tuesday's storms, more rain has fallen on Anniston so far this year than fell in all of 2007. According to figures released Thursday by the National Drought Mitigation Center, the Anniston area finally has been downgraded from extreme drought to severe drought.

George Smith: A sergeant didn't make it home ... Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
George Smith's column for Friday, May 30, 2008.

Secret to success Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
HEFLIN -- The recipes at Marie's BBQ House in Heflin are a secret. A good majority of them have never been put in writing. When it comes to Dorothy Marie Robinson's baked beans, the only ingredient she makes publicly known is that she starts with Allen's beans.

Steel industry forging a comeback Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
The U.S. steel industry is enjoying a new era of prosperity less than a decade after crippling production costs and lower-priced imports helped trigger a huge wave of bankruptcies that some thought would leave it permanently tarnished.

Oil tumbles on supply explanation Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
NEW YORK — Oil prices fell sharply Thursday after the Energy Department reported unexpected declines in crude oil and gasoline supplies last week, but said the drop in crude inventories was due to temporary delays in unloading oil tankers along the Gulf Coast.

UN: Food prices will dip, keep higher average levels Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
NEW DELHI — Soaring world food prices may dip in coming months, but steadily rising demand means higher food costs are probably here to stay over the coming decade. That could fuel growing hunger and unrest in the world's poorest and most vulnerable nations, a United Nations agency reported Thursday.

Tide hitters pumped about tiny Charles Watson Stadium ... the pitchers, not so much Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:39 CDT
How you feel about the cozy confines at Coastal Carolina's Charles Watson Stadium probably depends on whether you're pitching the ball this weekend or trying to hit it.

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