News 2008-11-07 Andanh.com

Marine knows rock and Iraq Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:35:00 CST
Four years ago, Travis Staub was kicked out of his high school rock band for "creative differences" as the old saying goes.

Davis still considering gubernatorial run Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:33:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, might need a microscope if he's looking at Tuesday's presidential results for evidence that Alabama is ready to elect a black Democrat for governor.

Obama shifts tone with pick Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:34:00 CST
CHICAGO -- Barack Obama is signaling a shift in tactics and temperament as he moves from candidate to president-elect, picking sharp-elbowed Washington insiders for top posts.

Driver: Palin is 'down to earth' Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:07:00 CST
GADSDEN -- An Alabama bus driver for the John McCain campaign said he made one stop in Pennsylvania on Halloween night to allow Sarah Palin to take daughter Piper trick-or-treating.

State voters OK tax for Limestone County Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:34:00 CST
It appears that some residents of Limestone County will be paying a new 10.5 mill property tax to fund schools in the city of Madison even though a majority of the county's voters rejected the proposed tax in Tuesday's election.

State port expands with $300M container terminal Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:07:00 CST
MOBILE -- The expansion of the Panama Canal by 2014 will allow much larger ships to call on Gulf of Mexico ports, Mobile shipping officials said Thursday at the harbor's new $300 million container terminal.

Ohio fugitive caught in Alabama Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:09:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- A fugitive wanted in Cleveland, Ohio, has been captured in the Birmingham area.

Elderly man dies after being hit Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:08:00 CST
MOBILE -- A motorcyclist has been charged with manslaughter in the death of an 85-year-old Mobile man he punched in the face during an argument in the elderly man's driveway.

Huntsville to get training center Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:09:00 CST
HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville is being billed as the future "explosives capital of the world" when construction of a new explosives training and research center opens in 2010.

Decatur council's vote questioned Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:09:00 CST
DECATUR -- Private discussions before a vote by three Decatur councilmen are being questioned as a possible violation of the state's Open Meetings Act.

Firms honored for arts contributions Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:22:00 CST
Alabama Power Co. and Sterling Bank took top honors Thursday at the 22nd Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts awards luncheon.

Wing Zone looks to expand in River Region Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:14:00 CST
Wing Zone, an Atlanta-based wing delivery restaurant, is looking for a local entrepreneur who will bring the chain to Montgomery.

Stocks hammered Jobless rolls expected to add 200,000 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:16:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- A fresh wave of bad economic news, including a half-million Americans newly out of work and the weakest October retail sales in nearly 40 years, pummeled the stock market Thursday, driving the Dow Jones industrials under 9,000 again with a stunning two-day decline of 10 percent.

Dana to cut more jobs, close plants as loss widens Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:22:00 CST
NEW YORK -- Dana Holding Corp. said Thursday it will close up to 10 plants and cut 2,000 more employees than originally planned as the auto parts maker's net loss widened in the third quarter.

Medicare to be topic of classes Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:16:00 CST
The Blue Store, Blue Cross/Blue Shield's retail outlet, will host a series of seminars on understanding Medicare in November and December.

Compass Bank readies changes Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:21:00 CST
Compass Bank announced it will change its brand to BBVA Compass.

Salvation Army gets $1.25M grant Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:16:00 CST
The Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $1.25 million grant to the Salvation Army on Thursday.

Stocks tumble as recession fears resurface Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:30:00 CST
NEW YORK -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors, looking past Barack Obama's presidential victory, returned to their fears of a deep and protracted recession. Volatility swept over the market again, with the Dow Jones industrials falling nearly 500 points and all the major indexes tumbling more than 5 percent.

Delta to charge $15 for 1st checked bag Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:30:00 CST
Although Montgomery passengers might have to wait to find out what how the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines will affect them, one change is clear. They soon will pay $15 for the first checked bag.

State tourism agency earns awards Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:30:00 CST
Alabama tourism director Lee Sentell announced Wednesday during a celebration at the state Capitol that the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel has won the Travel Industry Association's highest honor for its Year of Alabama Arts campaign.

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