News 2008-07-03 Andanh.com

Fewer traveling for July Fourth weekend Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:04:00 CST
There will be plenty of fireworks displays and other events in the tri-county area this weekend. It's also expected there will be more people than usual in town to enjoy them, and law officers will be out in force to help ensure their safety.

Hyundai up amid falling auto sales Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:47:00 CST
While industry sales reports will have many car manufacturers reaching for antacids today, Hyundai employees will be enjoying ice cream and cake after the company had U.S. sales of 50,000 vehicles in one month.

Riverboat may return to Capital City Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:12:00 CST
Montgomery is close to sealing the deal on a 400-passenger riverboat as the newest attraction for its downtown riverfront area.

Toppled tree sparks worry, darkens homes, businesses Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:43:00 CST
An oak tree more than 100 feet tall crashed across a street in downtown Montgomery about noon Tuesday, just missing two homes and blocking traffic on the street.

Jury: Drug firms owe state $114 million Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:44:00 CST
A state court jury on Tuesday found two pharmaceutical companies defrauded Alabama in a long-running Medicaid drug pricing scheme and ordered the firms to pay more than $114 million in damages.

Schedule helps Prattville get good bid on roadwork Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:45:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Prattville will be able to stretch its resurfacing dollars a little more this year, thanks to a lucky scheduling quirk.

Groups work to reel in technology jobs Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:44:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- The Prattville City Council and Autauga County Commission are kicking in $200,000 to lure 60 high-paying technology jobs to downtown Prattville.

Chicken spill shuts down part of I-65 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:45:00 CST
An accident on Interstate 65 North in Montgomery on Tuesday afternoon caused a truck to spill more than 500 pounds of chicken byproduct all over the highway.

Attorneys fight change of venue Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:45:00 CST
The Montgomery County district attorney's office is arguing that a change of venue should not be granted for Mario Woodward, who is accused of killing Montgomery police officer Keith Houts during a traffic stop in September 2006.

Men attacked during beer run Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:42:00 CST
A man who was shot during a robbery early Tuesday morning remains in critical condition.

Farmers Market Day set for July 12 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:44:00 CST
The annual Farmers Market Day will be July 12, giving local farmers an opportunity to display their homegrown produce and flowers.

Harley owners to hold rally in '09 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:44:00 CST
The Alabama State Harley Owners Group Rally will be held in Montgomery in April 2009.

Price, Nowak do in Braves Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:13:00 CST
David Price leaped off the mound, ran toward the third-base line and fielded a swinging bunt by Mississippi leadoff hitter J.C. Holt.

BISCUITS NOTEBOOK: Jaso is repeat All-Star; Biscuits sending five Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:17:00 CST
Montgomery catcher John Jaso drew a dubious distinction when the Southern League named him to play in its All-Star Game.

Golden State happy to have Hendrix Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:57:00 CST
Golden State coach Don Nelson said he was lucky former Alabama power forward Richard Hendrix was available with the 49th pick in last week's National Basketball Association draft and predicted the former "Mr. Basketball" would have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with the Warriors.

Hornets' Pierce upbeat about career, team Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:02:00 CST
For the past five years, there has been one constant at Alabama State -- defensive coordinator Tony Pierce.

College golf tourney challenges Lovelady Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:18:00 CST
Chad Lovelady didn't have a particularly good showing at the City Golf Championship a week ago, but he was hoping the experience would lead to a better outing in the Collegiate Players Tour at Lagoon Park.

WRESTLING: Former champion gives sport a boost Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:53:00 CST
Pat Smith has left his mark on wrestling.

RECREATION: MMP opens the purse strings for holiday racing Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:52:00 CST
Montgomery Motorsports Park promoter Jim Howard has opened up the purse strings for this weekend's Mullis Super 7 Series event. Howard has invited Footbrake racers to buy a weekend spectator pass for just $40 and race for up to $5,000 each day Saturday and Sunday (minimum of 50 cars). Pro racers will vie for $10,000 each day (if a minimum of 90 cars enter).

RECREATION CALENDAR: Local activities for young and old Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:51:00 CST
A list of summer activities in the River Region area.

LOCAL BRIEFS: Johns' hearing set for Aug. 12 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:06:00 CST
At Tuscaloosa, former Alabama football player Jimmy Johns faces an August 12 preliminary hearing on felony drug charges.

Corpsman from Gadsden thrice deployed to Iraq Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:38:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- During two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, part of Dexter Lewis' job was removing chunks of shrapnel from wounded Marines.

Parole denied in murder case Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:35:00 CST
The state parole board denied early release Tuesday for Johnnie Daniel Beecher, a black man who was convicted in the 1964 rape and murder of a pregnant white woman in north Alabama.

Washington County plagued by unsafe bridges Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:34:00 CST
CHATOM -- The mail arrives about an hour later than it used to in pockets of Washington County.

State gets $1.7M food stamp bonus Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:35:00 CST
Alabama is receiving a $1.7 million bonus from the federal government for having a low error rate in its food stamp program.

Clerk locks alleged robber inside store Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:38:00 CST
GADSDEN -- Police say a quick-thinking store clerk in Attalla turned the tables on a would-be-robber late Friday by locking him inside the business.

Jury recommends death for Ga. woman Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST
CENTRE -- A Cherokee County jury has recommended death for a Georgia woman convicted of fatally shooting her ex-husband's wife.

Man found hanging from telephone pole Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST
DOTHAN -- Police in Dothan said it was a sight they won't soon forget. Officers are trying to determine how a 20-year-old Dothan man was able to climb onto a telephone pole line.

Baptist Health sells stake in hospital Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:39:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham is returning to single ownership. Under a deal announced Monday, Baptist Health Systems, Inc. would sell its 35 percent interest in Trinity to Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems.

Cullman man dies in motorcycle wreck Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST
DECATUR -- A 57-year-old Cullman man was killed in a motorcycle wreck on Interstate 65 and 565 in Limestone County.

Tuskegee Airman's funeral in Atlanta Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:34:00 CST
ATLANTA -- Friends and family bid farewell Tuesday to Lieutenant Colonel Charles "Chuck" Dryden, one of the first of the pioneering black World War II pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen.

Citibank ATM breach reveals security problems Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:14:00 CST
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hackers broke into Citibank's network of ATMs inside 7-Eleven stores and stole customers' PIN codes, according to recent court filings that revealed a disturbing security hole in the most sensitive part of a banking record.

Manufacturers grapple with rising prices Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:16:00 CST
NEW YORK -- Each week, Ira Cooper opens a letter from another supplier with the same message as the last: We're raising our prices, effective immediately. We can't tell you how long the new prices will last.

Bankruptcy firm is advising Steve & Barry's on alternatives Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:16:00 CST
NEW YORK -- A bankruptcy firm on Tuesday confirmed it is working with apparel retailer Steve & Barry's LLC to negotiate with its lenders and review strategic alternatives.

Siegelman's claims gain credence Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:30:00 CST
It seems like every time that former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's claims that he was the victim of a political prosecution die down, new information comes out that at least raises the possibility that there is something to them.

Statesmanship, not partisanship, real need Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
I recently received an e-mail from the Democratic National Committee. The purpose was to solicit funds and the theme was "Elect a gridlock-proof majority."

Take long-term view on energy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The June 27 letter "Solve energy problems sensibly" had the right idea.

Time to regulate futures market Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Surely by now Congress has figured out who is running up the price of oil to unreasonable prices. It's not demand in China or India, it's the futures market in our own country, which is broken and needs fixing.

Simple Ramen noodles finding new fans in America Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:51:00 CST
NEW YORK -- Nearly four decades after the first instant ramen noodle factory opened in the U.S., Japan's beloved comfort food finally is making inroads -- even achieving cult status -- in a nation where burgers and pizza still rule.

Now ServingGoing the extra mile to economize on edibles Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:51:00 CST
Not too long ago, I would complain about spending $100 on groceries for a week. Nowadays, I can easily spend the same amount on food for a day or two.

Local leaders blast Pentagon proposal to move chemical weapons into Anniston Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
Local officials are rejecting out of hand a Pentagon proposal that could see chemical weapons from other states shipped into Anniston for destruction here.

Bush says U.S. to send more troops to Afghanistan Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
WASHINGTON — Grappling with a record death toll in an overshadowed war, President Bush promised Wednesday to send more U.S. troops into Afghanistan by year's end. He conceded that June was a 'tough month,' in fact, the deadliest for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war began.

Hearing on GOP court election flap under way in Birmingham Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
BIRMINGHAM -- A hearing is under way in Birmingham that could help determine who becomes Calhoun County's next presiding family court judge.

Suspects named in missing Etowah Co. teen's death Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
LITTLETON — Human remains found in a freezer in a home are believed to be an Etowah County teenager missing since March, and two men were charged Wednesday in his death, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.

Riley: No permission for Smith campaign ad Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
WASHINGTON — Alabama Republican congressional candidate Harri Anne Smith says she 'hates taxes' and has signed a vow against raising them. But in a new campaign ad, she criticizes her opponent in the GOP runoff for voting against a tax increase on oil companies.

Anniston council, minus Little, evaluates Monk Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
Most members of the Anniston City Council met this morning to evaluate City Manager George Monk's job performance. Councilman Ben Little -- who has most strenuously objected to a contract extension for Monk -- did not attend the meeting.

Train hits pedestrian in St. Clair Co. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
PELL CITY — Authorities are trying to learn the identity of a pedestrian who was struck by a freight train in rural St. Clair County. The mishap occurred early Wednesday, just before 5 a.m. on tracks near the Brompton community.

Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
MADRID, Spain -- With Middle East tensions building, Iran's oil minister warned Wednesday that an attack on his country would provoke an unimaginably fierce response.

Palestinian goes on rampage in Jerusalem; 3 killed Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
JERUSALEM -- A Palestinian man plowed an enormous construction vehicle into cars, buses and pedestrians on a busy street Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding at least 45 before he was shot dead by security officers.

Oil prices advance as U.S. oil supplies fall Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:51 CDT
NEW YORK -- Oil prices are rising after the government reported U.S. crude oil supplies fell more than expected last week, although trading is volatile as the report also showed gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly grew.

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