News 2008-06-01 Andanh.com

Reed's name stripped from Acadome Sat, 31 May 2008 00:35:00 CST
Since Alabama State University's basketball arena opened in 1992, large, metallic letters on its side have branded it the "Joe L. Reed Acadome."

Special session poised to end today Sat, 31 May 2008 00:40:00 CST
The Alabama Legislature is poised to wrap up its special session today by approving the state education budget and giving tax breaks to individuals and small businesses.

Interim, acting presidents named at ASU Sat, 31 May 2008 00:40:00 CST
Alabama State University hired two presidents Friday.

Our Lady Queen of Mercy school closes doors Sat, 31 May 2008 00:42:00 CST
Friday was the last day of classes at Our Lady Queen of Mercy Catholic School in south Montgomery. Come fall, its 88 students will go to different schools.

Pets looking for a home Sat, 31 May 2008 00:27:00 CST
Rosebud, a beagle and basset mix, gets the attention of sisters Katie, 12, and Lexie Heacock, 4, left, during the Montgomery Humane Society mobile adopt-a-thon Friday at RBC Bank on Atlanta Highway.

Amridge to build two new campuses Sat, 31 May 2008 00:19:00 CST
Amridge University announced expansion plans that include building two additional campuses during the next five years.

Aviation legends to soar again Sat, 31 May 2008 00:46:00 CST
Legends in aviation are coming to town next week for the 2008 Gathering of Eagles.

Water main break closes street to traffic Sat, 31 May 2008 00:21:00 CST
A block of Bibb Street in downtown Montgomery was closed for most of the day Friday as Montgomery Water Works crews worked to repair a broken water main.

Court rules against death row inmates Sat, 31 May 2008 00:23:00 CST
A state appeals court on Friday ruled against two Alabama death row inmates who challenged their sentences.

Work to close parts of I-65 this weekend Sat, 31 May 2008 00:20:00 CST
Construction will continue on Interstate 65 from the north end of the Catoma Creek bridge to the south end of the Mill Street bridge this weekend.

Leadership training sessions scheduled Sat, 31 May 2008 00:23:00 CST
The Alabama PTA will hold Summer Leadership Training for the 2008-09 school year June 7.

Red Cross to hold CPR, AED classes Sat, 31 May 2008 00:22:00 CST
The American Red Cross of Central Alabama wants more people to be familiar with CPR and automated external defibrillators.

CRIME BRIEFS Sat, 31 May 2008 00:23:00 CST

NCAA REGIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Tide hits 5 HRs for easy win Sat, 31 May 2008 00:10:00 CST
CONWAY, S.C. -- Alabama hitters found the dimensions of Charles Watson Stadium much to their liking on Friday night.

Tide strives to survive in Women's CWS Sat, 31 May 2008 00:09:00 CST
Alabama's championship hopes in softball took a detour after a late-inning collapse to Arizona State Thursday night and gets no easier today as the Crimson Tide takes on two-time defending national champion Arizona in an elimination-round game today at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

BISCUITS SERIES STARTER: Tampa Bay provides pitcher Gonzalez a chance Sat, 31 May 2008 00:17:00 CST
Jino Gonzalez had a WaveRunner reaching new heights as he cut across a Nevada lake and eagerly enjoyed a summer day.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Saban to address youth at YMCA Sat, 31 May 2008 00:16:00 CST
Alabama football coach Nick Saban will be speaking at the Cleveland Avenue YMCA on June 6 at 2:30 p.m. to the youth involved in the YMCA Summer Program.

BISCUITS BASEBALL: Lookouts take series Sat, 31 May 2008 00:11:00 CST
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Ben Jukich and Carlos Fisher combined to throw a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 Lookouts' win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Friday night at AT&T Field.

Veto of energy bill baffles legislators Sat, 31 May 2008 00:27:00 CST
Several lawmakers said Friday that they are baffled and disappointed that the governor vetoed a piece of energy legislation they said would have helped the state bring in millions of dollars in private funds to research alternative and renewable energy.

11 properties put on endangered list Sat, 31 May 2008 00:27:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- The political legacy of two-term Alabama Gov. James E. "Big Jim" Folsom lives on with his son, Jim Folsom Jr., serving as lieutenant governor.

Biologists look after woodpecker babies Sat, 31 May 2008 00:29:00 CST
ANNISTON -- Jeff Gardner grabbed his ladders, climbing belt, hard hat and "peeper scope" and set off into the Talladega National Forest last week.

Patriot Guard Riders bring remains home Sat, 31 May 2008 00:31:00 CST
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders carried the remains of Eddie Horace Livingston during a memorial service Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park in Dothan. He died in California in 2002. Since then, his daughter has wanted to bring his body back to Dothan to buried with his wife, Helen.

Rogers: World's energy woes not news to US Sat, 31 May 2008 00:31:00 CST
American consumers and leaders can do little to reduce energy prices in the short run but must plan now if prices are going to get better in the future, Congressman Mike Rogers said.

High gas prices put Detroit in crisis mode Sat, 31 May 2008 00:32:00 CST
DETROIT -- Detroit's automakers have been making the shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles, but consumers have been making the move even faster -- to hybrids and high mileage models made overseas. Gas prices have accelerated the move away from trucks and sport utility vehicles at a furious pace, leaving the Big Three at the most critical crossroads in 30 years.

North Ala. town to lose 400 jobs Sat, 31 May 2008 00:32:00 CST
STEVENSON -- Shaw Industries has announced it will close its carpet yarn plant in Stevenson, cutting hundreds of jobs.

Talking with adversary can influence actions Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Talking with an adversary really can be beneficial with proper preparation. It can even be considered a weapon.

Liberalism headed for history's dustbin Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
It was interesting to read James Evans' recent left-wing screed in the Advertiser. Is Evans really so obtuse that he thinks a valid comparison can be made between the endorsement of John McCain by two ministers he hardly knows and Obama's 20-year relationship with his own deranged racist pastor?

Sawyer's death loss to group Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
John Sawyer has passed on. John was a caring person, a devout Christian and an American patriot. He devoted a lot of his time to helping wayward youths. He was our good friend.

Alternative fuels must be pursued Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
There is no shortage of theories on why gasoline prices are skyrocketing. Here's mine.

Communication, funds top concerns Fri, 30 May 2008 18:02:00 CST
Thank you for allowing each candidate the opportunity to respond to the top two issues facing the position of Autauga County superintendent of education. I addressed in the Montgomery Advertiser earlier this month the top two issues and responded with solutions.

Do-it-yourself decorating Fri, 30 May 2008 19:06:00 CST
We spend a lot of time picking home accents to show our individual style, and yet a living room, kitchen or bedroom can still end up feeling like a catalog.

Share your summer photos Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Montgomery Advertiser wants to publish summer pictures of your little ones at the park, at the zoo or just being their cute selves. And if they don't show up in print, they're sure to be online. Just go to montgomeryadvertiser.com. E-mail photos to schoolnews@montgomeryadvertiser.com. Be sure to include who shot the photo, the child's full name and a little description of what the child is doing and where the photo was shot.

Top spot Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
USA Today has included the Alabama Scenic River Trail on its list of best new destinations.

Dry-stack wall Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Are you thinking of adding a stone wall to your landscape? Consider using dry-stack. According to Better Homes and Gardens, dry-stack walls are made of carefully fitted stones that need no mortar to hold them in place. Besides having patience, here are a few other pointers from the magazine:

Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Belize Sat, 31 May 2008 21:59:00 EST
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first storm of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season, has formed near the coast of Belize and made landfall at the Belize-Mexico border.The National Hurricane Center said the storm formed Saturday afternoon. The Mexican government issued a tropical storm warning from Catoche south to the border with Belize.

SD police in standoff with hammer suspect Sat, 31 May 2008 21:03:00 EST
San Diego police are in a standoff with a man suspected of beating his ex-girlfriend with a hammer.

Sun-Sentinel reporters honored for gun law series Sat, 31 May 2008 20:59:00 EST
Two reporters from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel claimed the James Batten Award for Public Service at the 2008 Sunshine State Awards on Saturday night.Megan O'Matz and John Maines took the award for their Florida gun law series, which examined loopholes and other problems with firearm regulations in the state.

Foreclosure scam artist gets federal prison time Sat, 31 May 2008 19:19:00 EST
A judge sentenced a man to almost seven years in federal prison for stealing money from people who paid him for lists of properties available through government foreclosures.

Riverside County plane crash dead ID'd Sat, 31 May 2008 18:58:00 EST
A 76-year-old Colorado man was piloting an experimental plane that crashed while approaching an airfield, killing himself and a passenger, Riverside County authorities said Saturday.

Jurors convict 2 judges Sat, 31 May 2008 17:48:00 EST
The judge who oversaw drug cases in Caddo Parish and a juvenile court judge were convicted Saturday of racketeering by taking bribes to set low bonds or remove court holds on defendants.

FEMA closing trailers parks on eve of storm season Sat, 31 May 2008 17:21:00 EST
Cleveland Stampley grinned as he locked the door to his FEMA trailer one last time. Out front, a case worker's pickup truck waited to take him to his new home at a nearby apartment complex.

State ethics chief asks for review of spending at SC State Sat, 31 May 2008 17:16:00 EST
The head of the state Ethics Commission has asked a state prosecutor to look into how public money has been spent at South Carolina State University.Commission executive director Herb Hayden says he sent an investigative report to Orangeburg prosecutor David Pascoe for review on Friday.

Ala. Legislature OKs tax breaks for individuals, business Sat, 31 May 2008 16:56:00 EST
The Alabama Legislature wrapped up its special session Saturday by approving tax breaks for individuals and small businesses.

Paralyzed woman in distress over stolen van Sat, 31 May 2008 16:54:00 EST
A paralyzed woman known as an advocate for the disabled in Birmingham remains in distress after her specially equipped van was stolen and later found burned.

1 Mega Money player wins $1.6 million top prize Sat, 31 May 2008 16:52:00 EST
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $1.6 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.The winning ticket was bought in Coral Springs, lottery officials said.

1 Fantasy 5 player wins $244,328 top prize Sat, 31 May 2008 16:34:00 EST
One winner of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $244,328.67, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.The winning ticket was bought in Tampa, lottery officials reported.

Beach banner plane crashes, pilot unhurt Sat, 31 May 2008 16:29:00 EST
A banner plane has crashed in an Horry County neighborhood but the pilot walked away unhurt.

Summary of action in Alabama Legislature Sat, 31 May 2008 16:14:00 EST
A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Saturday, the fifth and final day of the special session:HOUSE-Approved a $6.36 billion education budget. Goes to governor.-Joined the Senate in approving "rainy day" fund legislation for the General Fund and education budgets. Goes to statewide vote.

AP Impact: Hurricane season outlooks of little use Sat, 31 May 2008 16:10:00 EST
Each April, weather wizard William Gray emerges from his burrow near the Rocky Mountains to offer his forecast for the six-month hurricane season that starts June 1. And the news media are there, breathlessly awaiting his every word.It's a lot like Groundhog Day - and the results are worth just about as much.

Lottery winner sees dream come true Fri, 30 May 2008 23:28:00 EST
For Araj Assadian-Arabi, the opportunity to live the American dream came in the most unlikely fashion - through a lottery. He was chosen as one of 50,000 immigrants to obtain permanent legal residency through the country's green card lottery.

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