News 2008-11-17 Andanh.com

Rain doesn't cool Tide offense Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:16:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- It was a little freakish.

Fannin's 2 TDs high point in Auburn loss Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:16:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tommy Tuberville said he's impressed with the guile Auburn showed against Georgia last weekend.

Mercer defeats Alabama Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:37:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Junior guard James Florence found Calvin Henry underneath the basket for a contested reverse layup that proved to be the winning points as unheralded Mercer stunned Alabama 72-69 in the Crimson Tide's season opener at Coleman Coliseum on Sunday night.

Johnson wins third straight NASCAR title Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:38:00 CST
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson's drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.

LOCAL GOLF: Ace, double-eagle highlight local golf scene Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST
Pat Barnt didn't like his first career hole-in-one two months ago, so he made another one to make up for it. Not bad for a 76-year-old golfer.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Top-ranked Tide returns the favor, beats Mississippi State 32-7 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:34:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Javier Arenas usually isn't the modest type, but he downplayed any individual accomplishments after Alabama's 32-7 romp over Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide offense gets job done against Mississippi State Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:47:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- It may not have seemed like it at the time, but when Mark Ingram scored on a 1-yard run midway through the fourth quarter of top-ranked Alabama's 32-7 over Mississippi State on Saturday, it capped a drive that was more than three years in the making.

ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Special teams special for Tide Column by L.C. Johnson Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:50:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- There was a chill in the air and an opponent that was more nuisance than threat taking aim at one of the hottest teams in college football here on Saturday.

ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Arenas sets records for returns Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:51:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- In addition to helping Alabama to a win Saturday night, Crimson Tide return specialist Javier Arenas set two school records in the process.

AUBURN FOOTBALL: Tigers come up short again, lose 17-13 to Georgia Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:33:00 CST
AUBURN -- Auburn was in ideal position Saturday.

Service offers families comfort, closure Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:56:00 CST
The Hospice of Montgomery's memorial service Sunday was an occasion for those who attended to remember, give thanks and share memories of those they lost.

Weather imitates stocks with up and down action Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:58:00 CST
Weather in central Alabama has been a little like the stock market lately -- it runs hot and cold. This time of year, River Region residents, like most in this state, are used to crazy weather that makes you run the air conditioner and the heat in the same day.

'Project Prattville' meeting tonight Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:58:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- The Prattville City Council recently initiated a new comprehensive planning process -- known as "Project Prattville."

Last chance for early tickets to shirmp boil Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:00 CST
Today is the deadline for purchasing advance tickets to the Autauga County Heritage Association low-country boil. The tickets cost $30 per person, and the feast of shrimp, corn and potatoes cooked together will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Twin Valley Farms, 176 County 14 in Prattville.

Political activist to speak at ASU Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:00 CST
Angela Davis, an American political activist and college professor who helped found the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, will be the guest speaker for this year's Ralph D. Abernathy Civil Rights Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the ASU Acadome.

Local church to host Applachian crafts show Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:00 CST
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host a crafts show featuring the work of Appalachian craftspeople from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7.

Gun sales soaring in area Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:19:00 CST
Gun and ammunition sales are shooting up across the country, spurred by firearm enthusiasts' fears that once the new Democratic administration takes office, it will push stricter gun control legislation through the Democrat-dominated House and Senate.

Local schools dispel talk of racial strife Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:16:00 CST
Kids raising their fists, yelling "blacks rule." A black kid and a white kid spitting racial epithets before one draws a gun. White teachers telling black kids to take off their Obama T-shirts.

Obama savors near-normalcy before inauguration Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:16:00 CST
CHICAGO -- Barack Obama seems to be savoring his last few days of near-normalcy.

Your government at work -- really Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:30:00 CST
UNION SPRINGS -- How many times have we heard the old saw: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you?"

Family inspires 'Black Health' Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:31:00 CST
MOBILE -- It was a brother's health problems that prompted a publisher who hails from Mobile to launch Black Health, a new internationally distributed periodical that is on newsstands now.

Holidays bring out the 'Pros' Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:34:00 CST
FLORENCE -- Jackie Hendrix has been busy helping decorate a home for the Christmas season.

New state reps getting Washington orientation Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:32:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Alabama's two new congressman began learning the ropes around Capitol Hill on Sunday with a weeklong orientation.

Troy to dedicate Confucius Institute Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:35:00 CST
TROY -- Troy University officially will dedicate The Confucius Institute on Friday during a luncheon at the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor. The institute promotes the study of Chinese culture and government.

Authorities: Couple committed suicide Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:32:00 CST
TOWNSEND, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officials say a couple found dead inside a Tennessee cabin appears to be a case of double suicide.

ANALYSIS On his way out, Bush the statesman Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:11:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- No matter how people remember President Bush's time in office, let there be no doubt about how he wants to end it: gracefully.

Auto bailout? Congress at odds on rescue Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:11:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Hardline opponents of an auto industry bailout branded the industry a "dinosaur" whose "day of reckoning" is near, while Democrats pledged Sunday to do their best to get Detroit a slice of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue in this week's lame-duck session of Congress.

Airport improves in areas as it awaits impact of changes Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:51:00 CST
In the year since the Montgomery Advertiser took an in-depth look at operations at the Montgomery Regional Airport, plenty has changed at the airport.

Water, ministry important to businesswoman Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:53:00 CST
The Water Store's Susan Kelley is passionate about water purity and crediting her heavenly father for enabling her to run a business and also be a good mother.

College system key for future Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:52:00 CST
Alabama's two-year col lege system, bruised by scandal over the past few years, is on the offensive again.

Bailout likely coming for GM Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:52:00 CST
Question: A lot of companies are lining up to get government bailout money, notably General Motors. Can GM survive without this federal money? If not, what does that mean for the country? Answer: I have fielded a lot of ques tions about what will happen to GM. This is real to many, as most of us over the age 35 have probably heard the old adage "What is good for General Motors is good for the country." In others words, we have long been conditioned to believe there isn't life after GM, or at least not any sort of meaningful economic growth.

Landcaster offers quiet country living near city conveniences Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:59:00 CST
The Pine Level community continues to grow with the opening of a new housing development situated just minutes from U.S. 31 and Interstate 65.

Men should check out MomsLikeMe site now and then Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:01:00 CST
Men of central Alabama, you need to be reading our MomsLikeMe message board. Before you protest, let me explain.

GM could collapse before inauguration Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:59:00 CST
DETROIT -- In recent months, General Motors has been burning through about $3.1 million an hour, or $52,000 -- the price of a well-equipped Chevrolet Tahoe SUV -- every minute.

InBev, Anheuser-Busch near deal Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:59:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department approved a $52 billion beer buzz Friday, allowing Belgium-based InBev SA to buy out Anheuser-Busch and create the world's largest brewer.

Assessing state employment vital Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:12:00 CST
State government employment is a huge component of our area's economy. Those employment figures are closely watched, as well they should be, and it is worth noting that the state payroll now lists more people than at any time in the past decade.

MONDAY SOUNDOFF: Signs still litter our roadways Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:11:00 CST
Monday Soundoff features shorter letters from Advertiser readers. A sampling of comments follows: '

Continue public corruption probes Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:21:00 CST
A handful of public officials in Alabama with Democratic ties may have breathed a sigh of relief on election night when Barack Obama won the presidency, and not just because their party had carried the election.

Call for unity ringing hollow Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:26:00 CST
Since Nov. 4, I've heard a lot of talk about "unity." The idea seems to be that since 52 percent of the electorate voted for Obama, we are all now supposed to put our differences aside and have a big group hug.

Automakers' bailout must be resisted Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:26:00 CST
The first federal bailout was to get the credit process going again. The financial institutions were not lending money to well managed businesses and individuals with good credit.

Peaceful transfer sign of strength Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:26:00 CST
Our long quest for a new national leader is over. For most it represents a triumphant victory, for some a resounding defeat. Nevertheless, the picture of the outgoing president and president-elect peacefully discussing matters of state in the Oval Office reminds us of the strength and beauty of our country and its tradition of governance.

Goals obtainable under Obama Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:26:00 CST
Most of us are ordinary people seeking extraordinary destinies.

RANTS AND RAVES: Fed mum on trillion dollar loans Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:35:00 CST
RANT: For the Federal Reserve's failure to tell the American taxpayer -- and to a lesser extent Congress -- how it has handed out $2 trillion in loans to businesses, much of it in recent months as a result of the financial crisis.

Pastor's defense of socialism not biblically sound Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:35:00 CST
In Pastor James Evans' Nov. 2 column he mentioned Sen. Obama's statement, "When you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody."

Bilking Big Oil gets its way Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:35:00 CST
Alabama was being bilked by the five major oil companies until a 14-year-old lawsuit brought them to their knees. They should have been placed in a Bubba's jail cell.

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