News 2008-07-27 Andanh.com

Expectations high for Tigers Tuberville plays down prediction Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST
HOOVER -- For the final session on Friday, SEC Media Days went casual.

Maxwell marks racial history Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:33:00 CST
On this day 60 years ago, President Truman issued an executive order that profoundly changed the face of the American military. He decreed:

Medical mission takes Air Force crews to Panama Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:47:00 CST
Medical personnel at Maxwell Air Force Base who got into the profession to help people didn't lose that dream when they donned a military uniform.

Police seek 18-year-old in slaying Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Police still are looking for an 18-year-old male who shot another teenage boy to death in what they think was a robbery attempt.

Alabama may fare better than other states in economic crunch Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
While the national economy continues to suffer blows that could take a few years to turn around, state Finance Director Jim Main says Alabama will end up better than most states.

New subdivision set for west side Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:50:00 CST
The city of Montgomery is planning to build a residential development on the west side, a market that has been stagnant since the exodus to east Montgomery started years ago.

Several new schools in the works Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:50:00 CST
The excitement is already building for the new Redland Elementary School, which will open in Elmore County in time for the 2009-2010 school year.

Crowds pack Millbrook's SummerFest Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:50:00 CST
MILLBROOK -- The sweltering temperatures Friday evening didn't stop a large crowd from having a cool time at Millbrook's sixth annual SummerFest.

Disabled Americans mark milestone Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Angeline Pinckard knows what life was like for people with disabilities before the protections that are now in place.

ASU continues presidential search Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:51:00 CST
Alabama State University got a step closer to starting the search for its next president Friday when the search committee met and narrowed the choice of search firms from five to two.

Crime briefs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST

SEC FOOTBALL: Florida, Auburn picked to win divisions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:39:00 CST
HOOVER -- No one can claim the media's predictions at Southeastern Conference Media Days are a rubber stamp of the 2007 season.

SEC FOOTBALL: Auburn QB job still up for grabs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:41:00 CST
HOOVER -- Auburn's new system is in place.

SEC FOOTBALL COMMENTARY: Here are the best of Media Days Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:06:00 CST
HOOVER -- By Friday afternoon, a couple of hours after the last coaches walked out the revolving door at the Wynfrey Hotel, the only remnants of 2008 SEC Media Days were a bunch of green pens, enough wasted paper to make a tree literally cry and a billion or so plastic cups scattered throughout the various ballrooms.

SEC FOOTBALL: Hogs' Petrino deals with his past Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:56:00 CST
HOOVER -- There were nearly as many questions about Bobby Petrino's past as there were concerning his future with the 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks.

SEC FOOTBALL NOTES: LB Harris leaves Tigers Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST
HOOVER -- The depth chart at linebacker took a hit Friday.

Tuskegee is coaches' choice to win SIAC title Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:57:00 CST
TUCKER, Ga. -- Tuskegee University, the defending black college national champion, was picked to win the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in a vote of the league football coaches Friday.

BISCUITS BASEBALL: Montgomery rallies to defeat Smokies Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:44:00 CST
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- The Biscuits rallied from an early four-run deficit with an eight-run third, but still needed a Rhyne Hughes' solo home run in the top of the ninth to defeat the Smokies, 9-8, on Friday night.

LOCAL BASEBALL: Metro League all-stars take over Riverwalk today Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:47:00 CST
As the Montgomery Metro Baseball League takes a midseason break to hold its third annual all-star game, players from Wetumpka High and Central Alabama Community College will take a collective sigh of relief to recover from the hard knocks and bruises that have developed over a long summer of learning.

LOCAL BRIEFS: Bengals release RB Kenny Irons Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:10:00 CST
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals waived former Auburn running back Kenny Irons after he failed a physical examination.

Sex offender sentenced in Selma Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST
SELMA -- A registered sex offender whose arrest on a child enticement charge led to a segment on a national television program was sentenced to five years in prison and 15 years probation Friday.

Family of 4 shot, left in burning home Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:15:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Sarah McFarland realized her two grandsons were dead even before a police officer told her no one got out of the burning house they shared with their mother and stepfather.

Juror inquiry sought in Scrushy case Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:37:00 CST
A federal appeals court has been asked to appoint a special master to investigate e-mails purportedly sent between two jurors in the trial of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and ex-HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy, including one calling politicians "scum."

Bond at $500,000 after alleged threat Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:16:00 CST
CLANTON -- The man who allegedly threatened the life of Chilton County Circuit Judge Sibley Reynolds has been given a bond of $500,000.

Toney man faces charges in wreck Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:17:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Police have arrested a Toney man for manslaughter in connection with a wreck that killed a Kentucky woman.

Destination retailers feel pinch of rising gas prices Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:29:00 CST
CHICAGO -- Consumer spending is down and gas prices are up. That's bad math for the scores of destination retailers across the country that want customers to fill up the tank for a gas-guzzling day of retail therapy.

Finally, some economic news not half bad Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:26:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of one negative report after another, the economy finally got some news Friday that wasn't half bad.

Toyota raises price for 2009 models Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 CST
NEW YORK -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it is raising the U.S. suggested retail price of its Prius hybrid by $500 for the 2009 model.

AT&T getting OKs for system upgrade Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:26:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- AT&T Inc. is picking up local government agreements in Alabama in a planned $400 million upgrade of its telephone network to offer an Internet-based video alternative to cable and satellite television services.

Alabama Power board taps former justice Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 CST
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Ralph Cook was elected Friday to the board of directors for Alabama Power Co.

BancTrust reports income increase Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:26:00 CST
MOBILE -- BancTrust Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported an increase in net income to $1.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to net income of $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2007, according to a BancTrust news release.

AAA: Gas prices moving downward Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:22:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Gas prices appear to be heading in the right direction -- downward.

RANTS AND RAVES: Myers had major impact on state Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:45:00 CST
RAVE: For the life and work of Dr. Ira L. Myers, who was the longest-serving state health officer in Alabama and, at the time of his retirement, the longest serving state health officer in the nation. He died Wednesday.

Converting from petroleum difficult to do Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:00 CST
Obviously Mr. Allen Dennis hasn't done much real research into the totality and complex nature of converting from oil.

Pastor takes harsh stance Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:01:00 CST
James L. Evans, the ultra-left-wing political advocate pastor of Auburn First Baptist Church, continues writing a weekly column of heretical content, devoid of any message of Christ's saving grace.

Jackson's record justifies fund Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:33:00 CST
As a retired veteran and an amateur historian, I was saddened to read of Rep. Alvin Holmes' criticism of the college fund named for Confederate Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson.

Enjoy 'ribbit' exhibit at Montgomery Zoo Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:51:00 CST
It's not easy being green, especially if you are one of the many species of frogs now on the endangered list, largely due to non-eco-friendly practices.

Southern Debutante Cotillion continues its summer tradition Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:51:00 CST
Since the first ball hosted by the Southern Debutante Cotillion in 1979, Capital City social butterflies have been able to mark their calendars well in advance for the special summertime event, typically held on the last Friday of July.

Rick BeauchampSummer heat a threat that bears watching Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:52:00 CST
With our recent extreme in temperatures, gardeners and others that are outdoors need to avoid becoming a safety threat to themselves and others when it's hot.

61 percent of area's homeless live on the street Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
Sixty-one percent of the area's homeless are living on the street for the first time in at least three years, and 31 percent are families with children, according to data collected by the Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama in May.

Children and violence: The pediatrician's view Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
Anniston-based pediatrician Angela Martin recalls the day a young mother in her teens came to her office with her new baby. The mother was wearing a halter top. Martin noticed a big scar on her shoulder and asked if it was from a car accident. The woman said no; she had been shot.

Anniston's dozen: 12 candidates vying for City Hall positions Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
As Anniston municipal elections fast approach, some of the same issues local candidates have campaigned on in the past are cropping up again. Many of the 12 candidates for mayor or City Council seats say business, the school system and city growth are main areas the council needs to address.

Local candidates meet the public Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
It's not only the post office that works despite rain or snow. Though rain dampened turnout at Saturday's farmers market in Zinn Park, local political candidates stayed out to shake hands, pass out pamphlets and even kiss a few babies.

Saturday night's all right for fighting Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
A sizable crowd filled the Oxford Civic Center gymnasium Saturday night to watch the World Yoshukai Karate 'superfights.'

George Smith: Fed c'house is breathing again ... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
George Smith's column for Sunday, July 27, 2008.

From badge of honor to fashion statement, vintage rock T-shirts still promise nothin' but a good tim Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
The time has come for those about to rock to salute their favorite bands by sliding on the polyester/cotton blend armor of the true heavy metal head-banger — the concert T-shirt.

Laura Tutor: The chicken and the monkey, revisited Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
As another school year prepares to click into gear, the talk around the dinner table has turned, naturally, to all things scholastic. The older brother -- in the act of being a fourth-grade sage -- has taken it upon himself to educate lil' sister in what to expect at Big School.

Shear technique Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
How to tell the nervous novice from the hardened veteran gardener -- one stands and stares at their leggy plants, sharpened shears in hand, stepping forward then stepping back afraid to snip off more than the occasional dead branch or dangling leaf. The other whacks away without fear or conscious.

Brett Buckner: Affairs of the heart vs. affairs of the yard Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
My wife thinks I'm having an affair, which, of course, I am. The evidence was everywhere, but she turned a blind eye until a quiet evening at home exposed my double life and her playfully jealous wrath. And who could blame her.

Hot-weather running demands caution, preparation Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:10:48 CDT
When the runners start running and the spectators start 'spectating' this Saturday in the Woodstock 5K, chances are the weather will be warm and muggy. 'How am I going to finish this?' some runners may ask themselves when the 'go' signal sounds. The basic answer: plenty of water and the right kind of clothes.

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