News 2008-06-12 Andanh.com

Alabama fails its kids: Report ranks state 47th in nation Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:43:00 CST
Poor kids don't go to the doctor enough, don't get help with their homework, and don't eat as much as they should to be healthy, all reasons that an annual survey cites for Alabama being one of the worst states in the nation to be a kid.

State to participate in Medicare pilot program Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:33:00 CST
Alabama has snagged a spot in a federal pilot program that will offer financial incentives to doctors to encourage them to use electronic health records, state and federal officials announced Wednesday.

Prattville considers employee raises Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:33:00 CST
City officials are looking into pay raises for employees to try to stem the loss of firefighters and firemedics to other municipalities.

US: Gas to peak at $4.15 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:38:00 CST
Gasoline prices should peak at $4.15 a gallon this summer, the government says -- finally an encouraging word for motorists who might be thinking the cost of a fill-up will just keep climbing.

Riley to honor amateur radio club Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Gov. Bob Riley will sign a proclamation today honoring the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Amateur Radio Club.

Free bus rides not a bad idea Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:27:00 CST
There's no such thing as a free ride, on buses or anything else.

Applications being accepted for airport's marketing spot Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:27:00 CST
After months of negotiations, the Montgomery Regional Airport is one step closer to having a marketing department.

Three suspects sought in recent assault Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:28:00 CST
Police have issued warrants for the arrest of two women and are seeking to identify a third woman in connection with an assault last week at a Montgomery convenience store.

School board to look at new school plans Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 4:45 p.m. today Thursday in the auditorium of the Central Office at 307 S. Decatur St.

2 injured, 1 killed in Wednesday wreck Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
One person was killed and two were injured in a one-vehicle wreck on U.S. 231 on Wednesday morning, according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

Bright plans goodie boxes for military Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. today, Montgomery first lady Lynn Bright will host volunteers at City Hall to pack "goodie boxes" for city employees who are currently serving in active military service away from home.

ALL-METRO GOLF TEAM: 8th-grader Sellers steps up for MA Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:39:00 CST
William Sellers' first two seasons with the Montgomery Academy golf team could not have been much better.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Georgia State set to hire Curry Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:50:00 CST
ATLANTA -- Once again, the lure of college football is bringing Bill Curry back to Atlanta.

Biscuits, BayBears rained out Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:37:00 CST
Workers try to keep puddles off the field during a rain delay on Wednesday at Riverwalk Stadium.

SPORTS BRIEFS: SportSouth to re-air Alabama football special Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:49:00 CST
SportSouth's Under the Lights: Alabama Football, an all-access, behind-the-scenes special spotlighting the University of Alabama football program. SportSouth's cameras follow head football coach Nick Saban around full-contact practices and the Crimson Tide's annual A-Day spring football game.

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Nowak, Cromer touched by Midwest flooding Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:37:00 CST
Two Biscuits are from areas of the Midwest being affected by harsh rains and flooding.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER ALL-METRO GOLF TEAM Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:54:00 CST
Player of the Year: William Sellers, 8th, Montgomery Academy FIRST TEAM û Andrew Klasing, 8th, St. James Haley Lawrence, Sr., Prattville Major Lee, Fresh., Montgomery Academy Ben Mangum, Soph., Montgomery Academy Matt Reilly, Jr., Montgomery Academy SECOND TEAM û Rob Chisenhall, Fresh., St. James Andrew McCoy, Jr., Trinity Douglas Sellers, Jr., Montgomery Academy Thomas Sutton, Jr., Catholic Will Thompson, Soph., Alabama Christian Mar Ugarte, Sr., R.E. Lee

Statewide Web access backers meet, promise to reach goal Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:25:00 CST
Former state Sen. Gerald Dial, D-Lineville, will lead the 15-member council that Gov. Bob Riley has tasked with expanding high-speed Internet access throughout the state.

Deliberations begin in fire college trial Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:27:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Jurors deliberated Wednesday in the trial of the former director of the Alabama Fire College, who was accused of looting the state-supported school of $1.5 million for himself, his family and friends.

Some laid-off teachers are getting rehired Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:26:00 CST
Some of the more than 1,000 Alabama teachers who were laid off when the Legislature failed to pass a budget in mid-May are getting rehired now that school boards have a budget to prepare for the new academic year.

Foreign workers sue landlords over poisoning Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:40:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Five foreign workers are suing their landlords and apartment manager after four were hospitalized because of carbon monoxide poisoning.

King seizes Bullock voting records Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:39:00 CST
Attorney General Troy King has seized the primary election voting records from a second county.

PSC president backs Cavanaugh Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:39:00 CST
PSC President Jim Sullivan said he will back former Republican Party Chairman Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh in next month's Republican primary runoff for the seat he is vacating.

Ex-HealthSouth exec avoids jail Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:40:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- A federal judge sentenced former HealthSouth chief financial officer Malcolm "Tadd" McVay to a year of probation for illegally depositing $182,000 during a three-month span.

Toyota planning to sell plug-in hybrid by 2010 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:08:00 CST
Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in Japan, the U.S. and Europe by 2010, under a widespread strategy to be green outlined Wednesday.

Family barbecue sauce recipe now available in stores Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:07:00 CST
Helen Bearden Alexander knows barbecue sauce, but it took prodding and help to get her to market the elixir she has made for her family and shared with friends for five decades.

Fed: High energy, food prices continue to hurt economy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:07:00 CST
The economy remained "generally weak" heading into summer as rising costs for energy and food pounded consumers and forced some companies to push their own prices higher.

$200K+ earners avoid taxes Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:32:00 CST
Death is inevitable, but federal income taxes aren't for an increased number of high-income earners.

State still trails on child issues Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:57:00 CST
Alabama's record has improved slightly on the respected Kids Count rankings of child welfare issues, which is good news. But the state continues to rank among the lowest in the nation, which is troubling.

Current lawmakers not fit for new building Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
I am 100 percent behind Mayor Bright's plans to restore downtown Montgomery. The artist sketches of a State House at the fountain end of Dexter Avenue look good. I think the overall concept is a good one.

Republicans have earned defeat Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
American voters are angry. When American voters get angry enough, political revolution cannot be far behind. The best example of this is the 1930s, when disgusted voters drove Republicans from office in droves.

Our charity must begin at home Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
I realize our family is among millions of other American families who cannot afford medical insurance. My question to everyone is why have we allowed this to happen in American society?

'Stealth' column dubious science Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Christopher Brinson's column of June 6 is one of the best examples of stealth creationism I have ever seen. He tells us about his training in "zoology, genetics and physiology" so that we can accept that he is speaking with expertise. Yet it is fair to say that most biology professors would take vigorous exception to his column.

Montgomery native dances to survive yet another cut on Fox reality show Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:11:00 CST
Stephen "Twitch" Boss has already danced his way to the top. The question now is, can he stay there?

Newcomers Club hosts Mad Hatters' Luncheon Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:15:00 CST
The Arrowhead Country Club was the scene of the annual Mad Hatters' Luncheon recently, as members of the Newcomers Club of the Greater Montgomery Area continued the tradition of celebrating the end of another organizational year.

go! Clubs Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Here's what's happening in area clubs this week:

The Incredible Hulk (3 stars) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:10:00 CST
Hulk good. Me like Hulk, whole lot. Grrr.

Area musician Darby makes play for wider exposure Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:10:00 CST
Musician Clint Darby loves Mont gomery. Yes, it's his hometown, but it's also a place where, if he wanted, he could play guitar and sing his songs every night of the week for the rest of his life, always to a warm, welcoming, perpetually growing audience.

The Happening (2 stars) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ever since his audacious debut with "The Sixth Sense," we have come to expect the unexpected from M. Night Shyamalan.

Mater matters: Salmonella scare involving tomatoes affects local restaurants, stores Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
Local favorite Betty's Bar-B-Q may not be making their fried green tomatoes for awhile. Betty's is just one of many local restaurants who have stopped using or serving tomatoes after a national salmonella scare involving tomatoes, which has sickened 167 people since April.

Supreme Court backs rights for Guantanamo detainees Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have rights under the Constitution to challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts.

Scouts praised for response after tornado hits Iowa camp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
BLENCOE, Iowa — Boy Scouts who came to each others' aid after a tornado that killed four of their comrades and injured 48 people were hailed as heroes Thursday for helping to administer first aid and search for victims buried in their flattened campsite.

Bush says U.S. wants partnership with Europe Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
ROME — President Bush is urging Europe to more aggressively partner with the United States to look beyond trans-Atlantic issues and focus on global problems such as Mideast peace, curtailing the rise of radical Islamic terrorists and keeping regimes such as Iran in check.

Not all Democrats falling for Obama Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
WASHINGTON — Nothing personal, Sen. Obama, but our re-election comes first. Barack Obama, for all his attention and primary successes, does not go over so well in a fair number of Democratic lawmakers' home districts. So it seems there is little chance that some will endorse him for president.

Chemical weapons incinerator employee dies on job Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
A subcontractor working at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility died while on duty Wednesday afternoon.

Rogers' bill could boost AU Canine Research Institute Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
A local congressman wants to throw Alabama dogs a bone by asking the U.S. military to buy more canines from American breeders instead of their overseas counterparts.

Gas estimated to peak at $4.15 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
WASHINGTON — The Energy Department said Wednesday it expects gasoline prices to peak in August at about $4.15 on average — a dime more than today. That might be encouraging for people who are beginning to think prices will keep climbing forever.

Disabled veterans group raising money to repair vandalized war memorial in Piedmont Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
Members of the Disabled American Veterans are raising money this summer to rebuild a memorial damaged by vandals in mid-May.

Courts to decide fate of 57 acres in Oxford Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
OXFORD — Courts will decide a final answer to what will happen with the 57 acres behind Ricky Character's home and along Leon Smith Parkway for residents and the property owner Jerry Sparks.

Juneteenth festival honors heritage through music, fellowship Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:35:35 CDT
Anniston's celebration of Juneteenth, the 16th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival, promises a celebration unmatched by any other event of its kind in northeast Alabama.

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