News 2008-07-11 Andanh.com

Farmland turns into thriving businesses for Alexandria Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
There's a little spot of ground in the Alexandria Valley that's about to be turned and planted — nothing new for the traditionally rural community. By farming standards, the five-acre plot near the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway and U.S. 431 is perhaps meager. For commerce, however, it's got the potential for a big yield.

Unauthorized letter questions licensing of day care center director Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
A letter sent to some parents at the Jacksonville State University-run Child Development Center claims the director taking over the center may not get her license by the transfer date of Aug. 1.

Real rehab success: Calhoun County Substance Abuse Program 'plays for keeps' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
When Calhoun County Chief Deputy Matthew Wade talks about some drug rehab programs in the state, it's easy to see how frustrated he is with the way they are run. One rehab center he visited was little more than a scam, he says.

Anniston city manager's evaluation released Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
A cumulative report of the Anniston City Council's evaluation of City Manager George Monk found that Monk 'almost always meets expectations.' The council met last week to review their responses to an evaluation of the city manager.

Only 8 to 9 percent predicted to vote on Tuesday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Poll workers may be in for a slow day during Tuesday's primary runoffs. The Alabama Secretary of State's office predicts 8 to 9 percent of registered voters will cast a ballot Tuesday.

George Smith: Some more about 'the little things' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
George Smith's column for Friday, July 11, 2008.

Brooks moves photo studio to Noble Street Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Landon Brooks has come a long way to get to 920 Noble St. He's gone from owning a starter camera, a car and little more, to owning his own studio in the heart of downtown Anniston.

2 local restaurants undergo changes Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Two local restaurants are adding locations and menu items to better serve their customers, according to their owners.

$4 gas may help rural towns Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
THOMASVILLE — Residents in once-sleepy Thomasville have started complaining about traffic jams on Route 43, which runs right through the town.

Perception of depth: SKCC field should be most competitive ever Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Randy Reaves and Gary Wigington go into the 30th Sunny King Charity Classic, which starts today, as defending champions because Reaves made a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th green at Anniston Country Club -- the last of his three birdies in a row -- that hardly anyone could see.

Gambling on his future Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
JOLIET, Ill. — Having recently negotiated a release from his Gibbs contract at the end of this season, the two-time Cup series champion announced Thursday that he will join the team currently known as Haas-CNC as an owner-driver in 2009.

Worth the wait? We'll soon find out: Delayed big-money shooters ready to take aim Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Imagine having a whole year to prepare for one shot -- and a whole year to think about what's at stake. That's what the three players picked for the big-money shots in 2007's Sunny King Charity Classic -- who didn't get to hit them because of the way the tournament ended -- have been living with.

Only so Chipper: Surge comes as Braves slide Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Chipper Jones has experienced an improbable career resurgence in his mid-30s. The 36-year-old Braves third baseman leads the majors with his .375 average this season and .342 average since 2006.

49ers coach, former AHS star Davis visit Afghanistan Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Mike Nolan has always had the highest esteem for U.S. soldiers and he says he makes it a point to thank them for their service when he spots one in the airport. Last month, the 49ers coach took his appreciation a step farther ... to Afghanistan.

Prey tell: Do people care? Protecting our residents Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
The Star's recent editorial series on the payday loan industry produced a load of responses. Most of those who responded were unhappy with the newspaper's work. Representatives of the industry who responded were furious.

Join a city, or make one Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Thus far, the plight of the people who live in Anniston's police jurisdiction has been overshadowed by the lengthy — and sometimes argumentative — discussions about the area's sales-tax revenue and who should receive it.

Phillip Tutor: Anniston and I-20 — Past and future Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
That paragraph — long-winded, but worth the effort — leaped off the page when it came across my desk a few days ago. It's from a report commissioned in 1973, just before the ribbon was cut on another portion of what was to become the I-20 that we alternately despise but need.

James L. Evans: Future of faith-based initiatives Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
It is probably too early to speculate how history will rate George W. Bush's tenure as president. Obviously, there will be many words written about Sept. 11, the war in Iraq, tax cuts for the rich, the polarization of the country along partisan lines, the disputed 2000 election, and so on.

Speak Out ... Water policy is a start Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Feedback and commentary from Anniston Star readers.

Obituaries for Friday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Obituaries for Friday, July 11, 2008.

Commission: County may have to borrow Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
The county's dwindling financial resources was a topic of concern at Thursday's Calhoun County Commission meeting, with officials saying the county might have to borrow money to pay for operating expenses.

New challengers for Anniston BOE seats Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Several new challengers have emerged in the race for the Anniston Board of Education. Five seats are up for grabs, with the majority of members running again. As of Thursday, the following people said they are running for the school board.

Hunters accommodating new limits Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
For many years, there was no buck limit in Alabama, making it one of three states, along with South Carolina and Florida, with no limit. Last year, the Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries created a three-buck limit.

Anniston Chevron on Wilmer Avenue robbed at gunpoint Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
A local gas station was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning, according to Anniston police.

Ex-state trooper to face trial: James Bonard Fowler charged in 1965 civil rights slaying Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
MONTGOMERY — A former Alabama state trooper is scheduled to go on trial in October for a slaying that occurred on darkened streets during a historic civil rights demonstration in Marion in 1965.

Candidates in state's 2nd District finance own races Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
MONTGOMERY — The two candidates in the Republican runoff for the 2nd Congressional District are helping bankroll their own campaigns.

Anti-tax leader weighs in on Alabama race Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
MONTGOMERY — The president of Americans for Tax Reform is defending state Rep. Jay Love and criticizing his opponent in the Republican runoff for the 2nd Congressional District.

Alabama hopes to attract neighbors on tax holiday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Alabama hopes to attract Florida and Mississippi shoppers to its third annual sales tax holiday in August.

More Alabama black farmers sue USDA Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
MONTGOMERY — Nearly 900 black farmers in Alabama have filed new lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and more are expected to follow.

Rove ignores subpoena, refuses to testify Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — Former White House adviser Karl Rove defied a congressional subpoena and refused to testify Thursday about allegations of political pressure at the Justice Department, including whether he influenced the prosecution of a former Alabama Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman.

On national security, Bush still has juice Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — For an unpopular guy on his way out of his office, President Bush still has some juice. When Bush signed a law Thursday to broaden the government's eavesdropping power, he served notice of how much sway he still holds on matters of national security.

Mexican-born immigrants flocking to citizenship Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
LOS ANGELES — The number of Mexican-born immigrants who became U.S. citizens swelled by nearly 50 percent last year amid a massive campaign by Spanish-language media and immigrant advocacy groups to help eligible residents apply for citizenship, according to a government report released Thursday.

Obama, McCain trying to reach Hispanics Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
ORLANDO, Fla. — Like eager but awkward suitors, Barack Obama and John McCain are working hard and sometimes fumbling in their efforts to court Hispanic voters who could swing November's presidential election.

McCain, Obama lavish attention on women's issues Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
NEW YORK — It's women's week on the presidential campaign trail, judging from the attention that Barack Obama and John McCain are lavishing on female voters and issues especially important to them.

Thousands of canceled flights may vex travelers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
PHOENIX — As Roger and Pat Bate hustled to catch a plane home to Houston, they got the dreaded call that many will receive from their airline this year. There was a problem with the crew, the plane, something — the Continental employee was not sure. The Bates needed to find another way home.

U.S. officials try faux speed bumps to slow drivers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
PHILADELPHIA — Cathy Campbell did a double-take and tapped the brakes when she spotted what appeared to be a pointy-edged box lying in the road just ahead. She got fooled.

Signals from Iran may point to desire to talk Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — Last week, various Iranian officials made positive comments about a new diplomatic outreach by the United States and its allies, suggesting negotiations on Iran's nuclear program might be possible.

An American life isn't worth what it used to be Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — A government agency has decided that an American life isn't worth what it used to be. The 'value of a statistical life' is $6.9 million in today's dollars, the Environmental Protection Agency reckoned in May — a drop of nearly $1 million from just five years ago.

More suspects in salmonella probe Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — Seven weeks into their investigation, federal health officials aren't shortening the list of potential culprits but adding to it. Now jalapeno pepper producers are being probed alongside tomato distributors, and even fresh cilantro is under suspicion, too.

Briefcase Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
The Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small-business owners at no charge.

18 keys to playing the Sunny King Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
A lot of players will be tempted to go for the green on No. 7, sometimes bogging down the pace of play. If your partner tries and doesn't make it, it's critical to leave a full second shot into the green because most shots will hit and release to the back of the green.

Rogers hits hole-in-one in Cider Ridge practice Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
White Plains' junior-to-be Christian Rogers stroked a hole-in-one from 161 yards out off the tee at the par 3 No. 17 at Cider Ridge in a practice round for today's Sunny King Charity Classic with his father John Rogers.

Got Game tournament ready for year 2 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Do Something Youth Development Center, Incorporated will host 'Got Game 2' at Glen Addie Community Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Petty's been racing for more than 50 years Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Richard Petty made his NASCAR debut 50 years ago on a half-mile track in South Carolina, qualifying 13th in a car with the roof cut off. He wasn't wearing cowboy boots. He wasn't walking around in a hat adorned with ostrich feathers. He wasn't even sporting dark sunglasses.

NASCAR notebook Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
With apologies to Shakespeare, is it or isn't it has become the real question. At least that's the case at Talladega Superspeedway after a Birmingham News story published on Thursday.

Ex-AU catcher powers Reds Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
CHICAGO — David Ross, a hero in Auburn's 1997 run to the College World Series, hit two of Cincinnati's seven homers, a long-ball barrage that included Ken Griffey Jr.'s 605th, and the Reds avoided a sweep with a 12-7 victory.

Tribe hands Rays 13-2 loss Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
CLEVELAND — Ben Francisco had a career-high four RBIs and hit one of Cleveland's four home runs as the Indians snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 13-2 victory over Tampa Bay that extended the Rays' skid to four on Thursday night.

Kirchen first native of country in 50 years to wear yellow jersey Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
SUPER-BESSE, France — Kim Kirchen pulled on the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Thursday, the first Luxembourg rider in 50 years to lead cycling's showcase race. He finished fifth in the sixth stage, which was won by Italy's Riccardo Ricco.

MLB notebook Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
Mets left fielder Moises Alou likely will miss the rest of the year because of a torn left hamstring, a setback that could mean the end of his 17-season career.

NFL notebook Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney faces an uphill climb in trying to acquire majority control of one of pro sports' best-known franchises now that his four brothers have hired an investment firm to field offers for their shares of the club.

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