News 2008-06-05 Andanh.com

Marine police on lookout for underage drinkers on the water Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:46:00 CST
Marine police know that once temperatures start rising, teenagers load up the boats and take to the waterways. And they drink.

Russell to lay off 450 employees Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:51:00 CST
Russell Corp. will lay off 450 of the 800 workers at its Coosa River Plant in Wetumpka. The layoffs are effective Tuesday, according to an Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Web site on layoff notifications.

Prosecutors elect not to seek tougher sentences against Siegelman, Scrushy Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:46:00 CST
Federal prosecutors are no longer seeking stiffer prison sentences for former Gov. Don Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy, but have not said why.

Alabama GOP to have statewide runoff July 15 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:44:00 CST
The Alabama Republican Party will hold primary runoff elections July 15 to decide two statewide races and two congressional races.

Civic leaders tour Air Force facility Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:11:00 CST
Tommy Head has been driving by a 200-plus acre site in Elmore County every day.

Property owners appealing demolition order Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:53:00 CST
The two property owners involved in the three demolition orders that the Montgomery City Council approved last month are taking the city to court.

Save gas, drive smart Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:13:00 CST
I'd rather eat a bowl of crushed light bulbs than fill up my car these days. I was cheap before being cheap was a requirement for survival in the vile economic climate of America today. Spending 40 bucks at the pump gives me acid reflux disease.

County Commission looking to replace leaky roof Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:13:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Autauga County commissioners have agreed to check into the cost of replacing a leaking roof on the newly renovated sheriff's office.

Foundation awards thousands in grants Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Alabama Civil Justice Foundation on Wednesday gave more than $130,000 in grant money to Montgomery nonprofits -- and one of them plans to use its share on a different approach for constitutional reform.

Commercial inspired future Boy Scout Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:13:00 CST
Ask Micah Walton Jones what inspired him to join the Boy Scouts and his answer is simple: a commercial.

Montgomery receives state design award Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The city of Montgomery recently received state recognition for its design and construction of the Court Square Plaza.

Crime briefs Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
A resident reported to Montgomery police that $18,800 in property was stolen from his home on Raintree Drive between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Monday. Stolen were a trailer, a carpet extractor, a buffer machine, a wet vacuum, mops, scrappers, floor dryers and scrubbers. ----------

Medical ministry now is accepting new patients Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Medical Outreach Ministries Family Health Center is currently accepting new patients. Medical Outreach is a nonprofit free health clinic providing office visits, lab work and medications at no charge to its clients.

Montgomery City Council will consider free July bus rides Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
An effort to offer free bus rides this summer through the Montgomery Area Transit System has been modified and will be on the next City Council agenda.

Tuberville seeks rest, rhythm amid daily grind Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:35:00 CST
Tommy Tuberville smiled wide and spoke with his usual spunk at the annual Montgomery Auburn Club barbecue Wednesday night.

BASEBALL DRAFT: Draft may affect Tide football Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:22:00 CST
Expectations are high for Alabama's baseball team in 2009, provided the Crimson Tide can keep its hands on its top two candidates for this year's pro draft.

BASEBALL DRAFT: Three Auburn players among top state prospects Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:23:00 CST
AUBURN -- Most players eschew numbers prior to the baseball draft.

De Los Santos shuts down Mudcats, 10-2 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:19:00 CST
Richard De Los Santos piled a thick steak onto his postgame plate and resisted a temptation to quickly add a second.

SPORTS BRIEFS: B'ham track closing could buoy MMS Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:18:00 CST
Two weeks after the property was put up for auction, there is still no buyer for Montgomery Motor Speedway. However, local drivers believe the temporary closing of another in-state track could make MMS a much more attractive purchase.

RAYS HAVE FIVE ON NO. 1 WISH LIST Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:36:00 CST
Tampa Bay may be atop the American League East, but last year's majors-worst record has the Rays picking first when the annual draft starts today.

STATE'S TOP DRAFT POSSIBILITIES Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:22:00 CST
Destin Hood and Tyler Stovall have the state's best chances at being picked in the first round of this week's draft, according to Baseball America's annual rankings of Alabama's prospects. The 50-round draft starts at 1 p.m. today and ends Friday. 1. Destin Hood, of, St. Paul's Alabama football signee has power potential in baseball 2. Tyler Stovall, lhp, Hokes Bluff HS Mid-90s fastball, mental makeup has had scouts drooling 3. Mike Bianucci, of, Auburn U. .320 batting average included team-high 13 home runs 4. Craig Kimbrel, rhp, Wallace State-Hanceville CC .140 average against, 123 whiffs in 81 innings 5. Michael Marseco, ss, Samford .419 batting average, just 16 strikeouts in 222 at-bats 6. Evan Crawford, lhp, Auburn U. Prattville native moved to 'pen, harnessed control as junior 7. Alex Avila, c/3b, U. Alabama Clubbed 17 homers, totaled 62 RBIs to lead Crimson Tide 8. Buddy Boshers, lhp, Calhoun CC 9-4 record in 15 starts, allowed 55 hits in 93 innings 9. Taylor Thompson, rhp, Auburn U. Draft-eligible sophomore led St. James to '06 state title 10. J.J. Hoover, rhp, Calhoun CC Averaged almost 16 strikeouts per nine innings -- A. Stacy Long

Biscuit crumbs: Bean excited to play near home Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:18:00 CST
Biscuits reliever Colter Bean will have friends haranguing him for the first time as a professional when Montgomery visits Birmingham tonight.

Tuskegee Airman visits unit Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:28:00 CST
When Roscoe Brown Jr. commanded the 100th Fighter Squadron during World War II, things were a little different.

Group aims to save birthplace of 'Big Jim' Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:41:00 CST
ELBA -- A group of Coffee County residents is trying to preserve the birthplace of former Gov. James E. "Big Jim" Folsom, a late 19th-century farmhouse listed by the Alabama Historical Commission as one of the state's most endangered sites.

Decision on circuit judge expected today Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:31:00 CST
The Alabama Court of Judiciary will decide today whether to remove a jailed judge from office.

Officials say weapons incineration on track Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:32:00 CST
ANNISTON -- When the Army began building incinerators to destroy tons of deadly chemical weapons, many feared the worst -- they protested, sued, demanded gas masks for nearby residents and raised the specter of exposure to deadly exhaust.

More observers sought for Perry County vote Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:36:00 CST
MARION -- Alabama's chief election official said she will seek the maximum number of federal observers for the November election in Perry County and closer scrutiny by the attorney general.

Clear check card a hit for ASE Credit Union Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:26:00 CST
Alabama State Employees Credit Union says an award-winning clear ATM/check card is one of the reasons it is attracting twice as many new members each month.

Auto industry looks to see if Chrysler makes more cuts Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:25:00 CST
With truck and sport utility vehicle sales tumbling and its U.S.-based competitors either closing factories or cutting production, Chrysler LLC may be the next automaker to announce further cuts.

Wall Street concerns trump oil price drop Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:26:00 CST
Wall Street ended a wobbly session with a mixed performance Wednesday as concerns about the financial sector eroded enthusiasm over a decline in oil prices and a report that signaled modest growth in the service economy.

HMMA produces Sonata record Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:30:00 CST
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama made 14,883 Sonatas in May, the highest monthly total since May 2006, when the company was just starting full Santa Fe production.

JD Power ranks Santa Fe No. 2 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:31:00 CST
J.D. Power and Associates ranked the Hyundai Santa Fe No. 2 in initial vehicle quality for midsize multipurpose vehicles.

State does well in child health study Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:12:00 CST
Sometimes, Alabama does something right. Improvements in recent years in access to health insurance coverage has boosted Alabama to 14th in the nation in providing access to quality health care for its children.

Electric options clear the air while they cut the lawn Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:53:00 CST
Electric lawn mowers produce less than 1 percent of the smog-contributing carbon monoxide that gas mowers emit and 1/9000th the hydrocarbons, according to The Green Guide (www.thegreenguide.com), an online magazine from the editors of National Geographic. The average electric mower is also considerably quieter than its gas equivalent, and 10-year operating costs are less than half those of gas mowers, making up for the higher initial cost. Push mowers have no electricity costs, no on-site emissions and a much lower price tag. Cordless tools with rechargeable batteries reduce pollution, too. Here's what's new:

Dining ReviewIndia Palace (3 forks) Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:51:00 CST
Craving something out of the ordinary? Then look no further than India Palace.

'Elvis' encores at ASF Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Elvis tribute artist Scot Bruce has a way of putting the shake in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Southern HospitalityLanier High graduates remember the way they were Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:54:00 CST
Former Sidney Lanier High School graduates reunited recently during a triple-class reunion that provided lots of opportunities to recall some "misty watercolor memories" of the way they were.

Tickets on Sale Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
TRI-COUNTY SHOWS

go! Clubs Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Here's what's happening in area clubs this week:

Kung Fu Panda (3 stars) Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:50:00 CST
If nothing else, the makers of "Kung Fu Panda" have found the best way to make Jack Black's particular brand of comedy palatable: He acts cartoonish already, so why not animate him?

Anthony Hamilton sings 'music that speaks to the soul' Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:50:00 CST
If you ask Anthony Hamilton to describe his music, you're likely to get an answer that comes straight from the heart.

You Don't Mess With the Zohan (2 stars) Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
For all its perceived shock value, all the concern that a comedy about conflict in the Middle East would offend just about everyone imaginable, "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" is really rather conventional and familiar.

New beginning: Draining, dredging begins at Lake Louise Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
A small inlet of Lake Louise was spanned by a small, dusty blue bridge. Now the bridge stands above a muddy mire, where raccoons leave red footprints as they hunt for food exposed by the dropping water. Water is being pumped out by a large pipe, leaving ducks and geese to swim in a rapidly shrinking puddle.

Oxford store robbed at gunpoint Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
An Oxford convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night, according to police.

Clinton ending candidacy, supporting Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton will end on Saturday her historic bid to become the first woman president but Barack Obama said he won't be hurried into a decision on whether to make her his running mate.

Accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks faces judge Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — The accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and four alleged confederates faced a military judge Thursday in their long-awaited first appearance before a war-crimes tribunal.

Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 jobs, capacity Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
DALLAS — Continental Airlines said Thursday it is cutting 3,000 jobs and reducing capacity by 11 percent, citing record fuel costs that have pushed the industry into its worst crisis since 2001. It also said its two top executives will forgo pay for the rest of the year.

U.N. summit: corn on table or in tank? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
ROME — Corn on your table or in your tank? The merits of increasing biofuel production in the middle of a crisis over skyrocketing food prices was being hotly debated at a United Nations summit, but the top U.S. delegate said Wednesday that consensus on the issue was possible.

Anniston chemical weapons disposal: What are the plans for after the job is done? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
The Anniston Chemical Weapons Demilitarization Facility has destroyed nearly half of the deadly chemical weapons stockpile that sat unused for decades during the Cold War.

JSU program sells teachers, students on physical sciences Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:49:43 CDT
JACKSONVILLE — When Nouredine Zettili began teaching physics at the college level he noticed a common thread among freshmen students: They simply weren't ready to learn. Students struggled to grasp some of the basics in physical science.

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