News 2008-09-10 Andanh.com

Working women: Can they really do it all? Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:32:00 CST
Take an American family, including, say, a special needs child and a teen daughter who's pregnant. Add a mom charged with a high-profile, demanding position.

Police to check for unsecured vehicles Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:31:00 CST
Montgomery police officers have started a push to curb vehicle break-ins by increasing public awareness and even checking parking lots for unsecured cars.

Shared costs create issues for city, county leaders Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:00 CST
For decades the city and county have split the overall bill, but a new budget has Montgomery County Commissioners wanting a more a la carte approach.

Events to honor military, Sept. 11 victims Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:31:00 CST
A tribute program tonight at Paterson Field is just one of several area events honoring service members and those killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Boating death case now waiting on grand jury Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
WETUMPKA -- The criminal case against a Montgomery man charged in a fatal accident on Lake Martin has been bound over to a grand jury.

School board passes budget Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Montgomery County Board of Education on Tuesday night unanimously passed a budget for the next fiscal year.

Employee-only clinic may open to county retirees Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
Montgomery County's currently employee-only healthcare clinic may be opened up to the more than 280 retirees in the system if the program proves successful.

Students' fundraiser will benefit hospital Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:36:00 CST
The "official" kickoff was Tuesday and as Garrett Elementary students worked their way down the football field, faculty members believe both some very deserving ill children and the children at the school will become winners.

Make a Difference Day events Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
Here's a list of area projects that will be part of the 2008 Make a Difference Day on Oct. 25. If you are interested in volunteering, call the Volunteer and Information Center at 264-4636, ext. 1, or fill out the registration form via e-mail at www.clickvic.org.

AUM site of investigators' Wednesday conference Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
Auburn Montgomery will be the site of the 2008 Alabama Homicide Investigators Association conference, which begins at 8:15 a.m. today.

Remains found Monday identified Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 CST
The badly decomposed body found Monday on Hayneville Road has been identified as 21-year-old Malanco Hood.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tide's Cody makes a huge impact Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:30:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- He's called Mount Cody, Zip Code Cody and Humongo, among other things.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AU's Bynes brings more hype, help to LB corps Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:30:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tray Blackmon may be Auburn's most celebrated defensive player, but his understudy has been generating more buzz lately.

SPORTS BRIEFS: CBSSports.com will live stream SEC football games Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:23:00 CST
NEW YORK -- All SEC football games on CBS this season will also be available to watch online for free.

AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Road warrior Powers gives younger teammates a few pointers Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:29:00 CST
AUBURN -- Jerraud Powers found himself in an unfamiliar position earlier this week.

ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Tide comes alive in practice Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:29:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Several of Alabama's players said their struggles in last week's game with Tulane started the previous Tuesday with a poor practice session.

PSC aims to keep power rates low Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:00 CST
Utility regulators said Tuesday they hope to scale back Alabama Power Co.'s request for a record rate hike of more than 14 percent for homes and nearly 25 percent for industries.

Gulf shrimp industry reeling Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:54:00 CST
BAYOU LA BATRE -- Hurricane Gustav left shrimp rotting on vessels across southeastern Louisiana, where fishing communities without power also lack ice.

Report: Family slain as children watch Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:54:00 CST
BESSEMER -- Two young boys witnessed the gunshot killings of their mother and stepfather before being shot themselves and left to die in a burning house near Birmingham, court testimony showed.

Jefferson County debt deal predicted Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:55:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Wall Street creditors will probably "take a hit" and reach a settlement with Jefferson County to avoid a prolonged bankruptcy proceeding that would leave them at the mercy of a court, a panel of financial experts predicted Tuesday.

Fraud trial may restart this year Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:55:00 CST
A new trial for state Rep. Sue Schmitz on charges she took a "no work" job with the two-year college system could begin as early as December or January, her defense attorney said Tuesday.

Grand jury indicts 2 in teen's death Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:55:00 CST
ATTALLA -- An Etowah County grand jury has indicted two Atalla men on charges of murder and mutilation of a corpse in the death of a teenager whose body was found in a freezer.

Riley appoints new DHR commissioner Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:55:00 CST
Gov. Bob Riley has appointed Nancy Buckner as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources to replace Page Walley, who left to work for a national foundation.

Judge's decision delays AU case Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:55:00 CST
All proceedings in the murder case against Courtney Lockhart have been postponed until an Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals ruling on whether to replace the judge in the case.

Wallace home fire ruled accidental Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:56:00 CST
The fire that destroyed the childhood home in Clio of the late four-term Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace has been ruled accidental.

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