News 2008-08-05 Andanh.com

Defending champs back on the field Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:20:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- The clock was running in the Prattville High School indoor practice facility -- counting down the time until the team's preseason game.

Bright, Davis support oil drilling Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:03:00 CST
One Democratic congressman and a man he hopes will join him in Washington stepped into the middle of a controversial issue Monday.

89 percent of schools make benchmarks Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:27:00 CST
Most elementary, middle and junior high schools in the tri-county area met federal education standards during the past school year, but high schools didn't fare as well.

Parole denied for man in 1976 rape, killing Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:36:00 CST
A woman who usually is helping victims through judicial ordeals was at a parole hearing Monday to fight her own battle.

Sales tax revenue drops Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:40:00 CST
July dealt another blow to local governments already struggling to balance their budgets with less revenue.

Safety tops list at freshman orientation Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:38:00 CST
Teri Patterson is about to enter a whole new world -- the world of being a college student.

Shelter seeks answers in animal abuse Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:38:00 CST
Three severely injured animals at the Elmore County Humane Society need help. Officials are asking for any information in the cases of abuse -- and they are also asking for financial help to care for the many other animals that come to them suffering from abuse and neglect.

West Tenn win evens series with Biscuits Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:12:00 CST
The Montgomery Biscuits lost their chance to debate an umpire's call that cost them a run when the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx pulled away late for a 9-5 victory Monday.

AU cornerback Savage twists knee Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:50:00 CST
AUBURN -- The Tigers received their first health scare of the season Monday when starting cornerback Aairon Savage injured his right knee during a drill.

Faulkner to name field for John Mark Stallings Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
Faulkner University president Billy Hilyer has known former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings for years. He figured the best way to pay tribute to their friendship was through Stallings' son.

College Football NotebooksEagles kick off fall drills at Cramton Bowl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:51:00 CST
Head coach Jim Nichols put his second Faulkner football team through a two-hour workout Monday evening as the Eagles began preparation for their Sept. 6 season opener in Birmingham against NCAA Div. I-AA Samford.

Sports briefsAUM remains unbeaten in Dixie Boys World Series Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:50:00 CST
BLUFFTON, S.C. -- AUM's 13-year-old Dixie Boys all-stars beat Mississippi 12-6 to remain undefeated in the World Series.

Leaving home, teen hopes to return to small town Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:59:00 CST
JACKSON -- It's a pretty nice summer gig, saving kids' lives.

Alabamians missing out on $33M+ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:57:00 CST
The federal government is having a hard time giving away $33 million in Alabama.

Everett lashes out at 'Blue Dog Democrats' Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:58:00 CST
When a Republican criticizes Democrats, it's nothing new. But when the Republican is a retiring congressman standing next to the Democrat running to replace him, that's different.

Legislator heads to court over speeding ticket Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:12:00 CST
ANDALUSIA -- A powerful member of the Alabama Legislature, Senate Rules Committee Chairman Lowell Barron of Fyffe, has a court date Sept. 16 in south Alabama involving his driving.

Hearing postponed in 1965 slaying trial Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CST
The next court date for a former Alabama state trooper accused of a killing during a civil rights demonstration in Marion in 1965 has been delayed.

Congressman garners praise for local support Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:57:00 CST
Congressman Terry Everett's support for Maxwell Air Force Base during his 16 years in Washington is one reason the River Region benefits from the base's $1.6 billion annual impact, said the head of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

Island officials say Edouard no threat Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CST
DAUPHIN ISLAND -- Dauphin Island officials doubt Tropical Storm Edouard will be much of a threat to the island off the Alabama coast.

ALABAMA HISTORY Guardsmen fired for the draft Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:56:00 CST
It was 91 years ago on this date that members of Alabama's National Guard were fired so that they could be hired.

Rising prices stifle impact of stimulus checks Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Rising prices, falling home values, stagnant wages and tight credit. It's a potent combination that has struck the American consumer hard.

State's economic developers move away from big projects Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:56:00 CST
Alabama's economic development focus will shift away from luring mega-projects that create thousands of jobs toward companies that can supply big employers in neighboring states, according to the state's top corporate recruiter.

Tuberville to speak at Thursday event Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville will be the keynote speaker at the sixth annual Public Safety Insurance Fund awards banquet.

Steve & Barry's to renegotiate Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
Steve & Barry's LLC announced a plan to renegotiate some leases in a partnership with Bay Harbour Management Company, but the company declined to address whether the Montgomery Mall store is included in the deal.

Verizon expands, enhances network Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:52:00 CST
Verizon Wireless announced it invested $37 million to expand and enhance its Alabama network in the first half of 2008.

Going green a growing trend among homeowners Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:00 CST
CHICAGO -- The bathroom tiles are recycled wine bottles. The hardwood floors are sustainable bamboo. And the sprawling garden gets sprinkled with rainwater collected in 300-gallon barrels.

Storm may cause flight delays Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
DALLAS -- Airlines warn that Tropical Storm Edouard could scramble air travel in Texas, causing delays and flight cancellations over the next couple of days.

Railroad announces quarterly profits Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:00 CST
Genesee and Wyoming, parent company to the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad, announced second-quarter profits of $15.2 million.

State's academic progress is real Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:53:00 CST
Several years ago, a postal service official testifying before a congressional committee boasted of a dramatic improvement in on-time delivery rates for first-class mail. But under questioning, it came out that postal officials had redefined what was considered "on time," essentially allowing an additional day for mail to be delivered. The agency's on-time rate was up mostly because of the new definition, not because people were getting their mail any faster.

Blaming Democrats for high oil prices unfounded Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
The recent letter from Mr. Richard Schroering is an example of what is wrong with this country.

Extreme positions always bloody Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
In response to Gerald Waites' recent letter saying that conservatism has a far bloodier record than liberalism, I would like to rebut that.

How can Bible be conduct code? Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
We owe Gary Hardin a debt of gratitude for pointing out the irrationality and danger of using Scripture as a guide for human behavior.

Scramble for school supplies: Students' list for items has grown over the years Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
For parents, back-to-school shopping is an annual event. They scramble up and down aisles of area stores to get everything from pencils to Kleenex before supplies run out.

The geography of politics: Gather round, friends and neighbors, to hear an election strategy Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
In the middle of the last century, V.O. Key, a great observer of American politics, published his well-known work Southern Politics in State and Nation. In it, Key examined the inner workings of the dominant political institution in the Deep South, the Democratic Party.

Hard times may close Pop's Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Heflin — The big red roof on Pop's Charburgers off Interstate 20 in Heflin makes it look like the average highway burger stop. But when you walk in and see baskets of fresh produce being sold by the door, you begin to understand what's different about it.

BMX track opens in Weaver Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
WEAVER — It took 12 seconds from the ribbon cutting to the first wipeout at Weaver's new BMX track, which officially opened Monday afternoon. The track, six months in the making, is the latest in a multi-phase outdoor facility giving downtown Weaver 'extreme' appeal, said Mayor Wayne Willis.

Calhoun GOP wants state party to renominate Bryan Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Calhoun County Republican Party officials agreed Monday night to recommend that the state party renominate Ray Bryan for the circuit judge vacancy opened by Bryan's recent decertification.

Data: Grad rates drop at 5 area high schools Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Information released Monday by the state Education Department as part of required federal No Child Left Behind reporting shows an overall increase in the number of Calhoun County high schools hitting their target graduation rates last year.

Almost showtime: Official practices start, but not in full gear Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
To many, Monday marked the official beginning of high school football season. Sure, the kickoff for the first games that actually count is still some three weeks away. But for players and coaches, the first day of officially sanctioned practices might as well be New Year's Day. From this point on, it's time to rock and roll.

Savage goes down, could be out Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
AUBURN — Auburn entered the season with depth a major concern in the secondary. On Monday, that group took a hit it could ill afford when junior Aairon Savage went down with an apparent right knee injury.

Suspensions dragging UGA down Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
ATHENS, Ga. — High expectations for Georgia were overshadowed by off-field troubles as the Bulldogs held their first practice Monday.

Busch can only chase after wins Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Busch can't win everywhere, proven by two horrendous races this season at Pocono Raceway. The Sprint Cup Series points leader ran out of gas Sunday and wound up a frustrating 36th. As miserable as the final result was, it was still an improvement from his last-place finish there in June.

Almost repaired: Former Auburn standout says he's close to return Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — There were days when Carnell 'Cadillac' Williams wondered if he'd ever walk normally again, let alone resume his football career. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back began training camp on the physically unable to perform list, however he's confident his return from a career-threatening knee injury is not far away.

A good place to start: The need to regulate tobacco Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week that would finally give the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate the tobacco industry.

Editor's notebook: One father's legacy — Passing of John Mark Stallings Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Each Monday after practice, Gene Stallings would lumber up the stairs to his corner office, where he'd do his weekly radio show and regale a few reporters with tales of nothing specific. It was a compelling, insightful time to be a beat reporter covering the Alabama football team.

The power to alienate Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
WASHINGTON — I'm confident that Sen. Lindsey Graham and the rest of John McCain's front-line surrogates know full well what messages they're sending about Barack Obama and race.

Speak Out ... Improving our air Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Feedback and commentary from Anniston Star readers.

Obituaries for Tuesday Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
Obituaries for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.

Man dies in 2-vehicle accident near Munford Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
A man died Sunday evening following a two-vehicle accident on Cheaha Road, about 3 miles south of Munford, State Troopers reported.

Child on bike injured in collision with vehicle Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:54:02 CDT
A child was injured in a collision with a vehicle while riding his bike Sunday afternoon at Kirkwood and 10th streets, according to the Anniston Fire Department.

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