News 2008-08-01 Andanh.com

Update: ASU report affirms most NCAA violations Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:39:00 CST
Alabama State University officials won't fight most of the hundreds of NCAA rules violation charges the school is facing.

Hotter than HotAugust to turn up the heat even more Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:01:00 CST
Clarence Williams steps outside his Withers Street home in north Montgomery facing a sun that in August 2007 helped blaze record-high temperatures on 12 different days.

BEAT THE HEAT TIPS Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:57:00 CST
Set the thermostat at 78 degrees or slightly higher. You reduce cooling costs each degree you raise your thermostat. While away from home for long periods, raise the thermostat even more.

HOW TO STAY HYDRATED Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:57:00 CST
-- Have a beverage with every meal and snack.

Police raid nets suspected counterfeit items Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:12:00 CST
Police on Thursday afternoon raided two businesses suspected of selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit merchandise.

Woman is city's 15th homicide Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:16:00 CST
Montgomery police are looking for clues in the city's 15th homicide of the year.

Hotline, cameras help Montgomery school bus system Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:18:00 CST
Montgomery Public Schools announced two new school bus initiatives on Thursday.

Pike Road helps pay for library branch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:19:00 CST
PIKE ROAD -- The town council here agreed to help pay for a library branch that primarily serves this community, but they want involvement that will let residents know the town has a stake in the library.

Tallassee bridge, others ruled safe Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:33:00 CST
One year ago today, the Interstate 35 westbound bridge in Minneapolis, Minn., collapsed into the Mississippi River, killing 13.

Books, bags, bargains: Tax-free weekend lures shoppers of all kinds Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:47:00 CST
Today, Alabama retailers are all set to hear the sweet sound of their cash registers ringing up sales.

Prosecutors will seek death penalty for suspect in 2007 Elmore County slaying Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:45:00 CST
WETUMPKA -- Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against an Opelika man charged with shooting and killing a 23-year-old father of two last August in Millbrook.

AU chaplain inspires fans of all colors Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:44:00 CST
A good 30 minutes after the Landmark Church of Christ Gridiron Preview event ended Thursday night, the keynote speaker, Auburn team chaplain Chette Williams, sat at a small table signing autographs. There were about 20 people in line, waiting patiently to get Williams' signature on a laminated SEC schedule or to buy one of his autographed books, "Hard Fighting Soldier."

Lions ready for Champions Challenge Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:33:00 CST
Prattville head coach Jamey DuBose and Oxford head coach John Grass hope this year's Champions Challenge will be a preview of better things to come.

Biscuits' Deago savors Olympic memory Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:55:00 CST
As the 2008 Olympics begin next week in Beijing, one Montgomery Biscuits pitcher will pause to savor his own moment of Olympic glory.

Tide players know what's expected Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban laid the groundwork for his second edition of the Crimson Tide more than a year ago.

Attrition pulls roster under scholarship cap Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:56:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- The talk started on National Signing Day.

AU's Dollard dismissed from basketball team Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:55:00 CST
AUBURN -- Forward Josh Dollard was dismissed from the Auburn basketball program Thursday for a violation of athletic department policy.

ASU FOOTBALL: Barlow welcomes the largest Hornets' squad in four years Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:54:00 CST
As university workers methodically marked the practice field and got the necessary equipment in place, a steady stream of players marched in and out of the Alabama State football offices Thursday. The players, some of them accompanied by their parents or other family members, filed in one by one, filled out the required paperwork, gathered their boxes of supplies and set off to find their assigned dorm rooms.

Webster hurls Pride to win over Eagles Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
MOLINE, Ill. -- Lauren Webster (Alabama Christian Academy) struck out 14 batters while tossing a four-hit shutout to help lead the Alabama Pride to a 5-0 win over Central (Pa.) Eagles in the 2008 USA/ASA girls 18U fastpitch national championship.

Biscuits hang on to sweep Huntsville Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:58:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Montgomery used a seven-run third inning to grab the lead and withstood a furious, late comeback in a wild 9-8 win over Huntsville to complete a five-game series sweep Thursday night at Joe Davis Stadium. The Biscuits finished a 10-game road trip with nine wins to improve to 23-16 in the second half but remain 31/2 games behind South Division-leading Mississippi.

No bond for man whose freezer held body Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:26:00 CST
MOBILE -- A judge denied bond Thursday for a part-time evangelist charged with murder in the death of his wife, a mother of eight whose body was kept in a freezer for at least three years.

Price increase doesn't seem to hinder newspaper's sales Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:30:00 CST
LINDEN -- The owner of a small newspaper in west Alabama made history Thursday when he raised the price of the Linden Democrat-Reporter to $1.

"Bright Republican" signs irk Love, GOP Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
First there were the "Reagan Democrats" and then Bill Clinton had his conservative, GOP-leaning "soccer moms." Now Democratic 2nd District congressional candidate Bobby Bright has his "Bright Republicans."

Inmate back on death row after execution halted for 3rd time Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:26:00 CST
MOBILE -- An Alabama prisoner who was spared execution for a third time was on Thursday moved from a waiting cell near the lethal injection chamber back to death row.

Treatment center worker arrested Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:30:00 CST
DOTHAN -- Dothan police have charged an employee of a local youth treatment center with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at the facility.

Black voter registration up in Ala.; Obama candidacy called a factor Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:39:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- State election officials say there has been an increase in voter registration by blacks in Alabama, and excitement surrounding the presidential bid by Illinois Sen. Barack Obama probably is a key factor.

Man dies in crash during chase Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
MUSCLE SHOALS -- Authorities said a Colbert County man died when he swerved into the path of a tractor-trailer truck during a police chase.

Revenue clerk gets 3 years Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
TALLADEGA -- A judge has sentenced a former Talladega County Revenue Department clerk to three years in prison for stealing department funds.

ALABAMA HISTORY: Alabama native is Olympic star Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
As the month begins and the U.S. prepares for the Olympics in China, it's a good time to remember an Alabama native who became one of America's greatest Olympic starts during this month, 72 years ago.

Companies change policies on vehicle leases Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:17:00 CST
Automotive and light-truck leases will be more expensive starting today, and in some cases the once-popular finance options will not be available at all.

US to get look at Hyundai's Genesis Coupe Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:18:00 CST
Hyundai Motor America will introduce the Genesis Coupe in North America during a November car show in Las Vegas with a specially modified race version.

Law firm wins magazine honor Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:17:00 CST
A recent survey by Corporate Counsel magazine named Maynard, Cooper & Gale P.C. a go-to law firm in labor and employment litigation.

Tuskegee firm opens new office Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:18:00 CST
Gray, Langford, Sapp, McGowan, Gray, Gray & Nathanson, P.C., will open its new office, the Gray Center, at 3 p.m. Monday at 108 Eastside St. in Tuskegee.

Reliance on sales taxes hurts state Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:36:00 CST
Although it may not seem like it, Alabamians rank dead last in the nation in the amount of state and local taxes they pay. But one reason it might seem like Alabamians pay more is that state and local governments rely much too heavily on one of the most visible ways to collect taxes -- the sales tax.

Homeowners had no role in racetrack closing Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
In a recent letter to the editor, Dwayne Selix writes "I must take issue with the homeowners in proximity to the track."

McCain offers more substance Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Barack Obama's "premature victory lap," as John McCain described his opponent's recent world tour, adds new fervor to the media's Obama-mania. He has swept even hard-nosed veteran reporters off their feet and now has them fawning like a schoolgirl experiencing her first puppy love.

Hard facts on oil can't be ignored Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The July 22 letter "Tap nation's potential as petroleum producer" says "Oil is used for thousands of purposes -- making medicines, plastics, etc., that cannot be replaced by alternative energy sources."

August activities in the Tri-County Area Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:50:00 CST
Aug. 2: Bring an instrument and join the jamboree at the Hank Williams Museum

Relationships must be nurtured in order to know God, others, ourselves Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:51:00 CST
"I want to know God, not my idea of God;

go! Clubs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Here's what's happening in area clubs this week:

Tickets on Sale Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
TRI-COUNTY SHOWS

Come on a magic carpet ride to 'Aladdin Jr.' Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:34:00 CST
It's "A Whole New World" this summer at the Armory Learning Arts Center. The city's newly formed Montgomery Youth Theatre featuring the Armory Players are staging Disney's "Aladdin Jr.," a musical that's packed with such colorful and beloved characters as Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar and Genie. It also has such hit tunes as "You Ain't Never Had a Friend Like Me" and "Arabian Nights."

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (3 1/2 stars) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:29:00 CST
The "Mummy" franchise hasn't consisted of great movies. Instead, they're simply great fun: popcorn flicks with razzle-dazzle special effects, quirky humor and Brendan Fraser's endearing mix of goofiness and machismo.

Swing Vote (2 1/2 stars) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
After years of misfires, Kevin Costner's finally hit upon a strategy to make himself likable in a movie: by playing someone completely unlikable.

Lifeguard saves woman's life at Anniston pool Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
Being a lifeguard can be a slow job, dealing with running children and too much splashing. It's classic summer work for teenagers like Brittany Ball, 19, of Weaver. Wednesday, she did much more than blow a whistle — she saved a life, her manager at Washington Swim Center at Nettles Park in Anniston, Deanna Gerowski said.

Local groups say events like Woodstock 5K helping change image of Anniston Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
Anniston economic development organizations see ecotourism as an antidote to the city's environmental reputation, and events such as Saturday's Woodstock 5K as the kind of growing attraction that can get the job done. Things are getting better for Anniston, they say.

City seeks payments for nuisance abatements Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
Dilapidated structures have been coming down all over Anniston for years, and the Anniston City Council is assessing owners for the work it has done on their property.

Black leaders discuss black chamber of commerce Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
Black business owners, residents and city leaders met Thursday night to discuss starting a black chamber of commerce in Anniston.

Hundreds attend local back-to-school Fun Day Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
Laughter, yells and splashes filled Nettles Park Thursday. Children from Boys and Girls Club, Anniston Housing Authority residents, and participants in Parks and Recreation programs came out for a party.

George Smith: Sneads were a dynasty ... for sure Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:14:04 CDT
George Smith's column for Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.

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