News 2008-04-19 Andanh.com

Commission to pick whether to sell or demolish South High building Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Knox County officials hope to sell the former South High School in hopes that a developer will save the dilapidated 1937 building. "We're asking the (County) Commission how they want us to dispose of it," said County Purchasing Director Hugh Holt. "We're looking to get rid of it again."

Abortion 'funeral procession' set Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Anti-abortion organizers say they're hoping for as many as 500 vehicles, including up to 30 hearses, to join in a symbolic funeral procession through downtown Knoxville on the day before Mother's Day to mourn thousands of local abortions in the last year.

Health care group proposes solution to TennCare cuts Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:04 -0000
One state health care group presented its solution Friday night to an impending state TennCare cutback that could leave upwards of 150,000 Tennesseans without insurance.

TDOT's concrete concerns close eastern ramp on Jackson Avenue Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:03 -0000
The nearly 90-year-old concrete that's held up the eastern Jackson Avenue ramp in downtown Knoxville has begun to crack and come apart.

Judge reverses part of ruling in child's death Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:03 -0000
CLINTON - A judge has reversed part of his decision in a wrongful- death case in which a 7-year-old boy was killed at a school crossing zone.

Motorcycle ride to aid family of injured soldier Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Sgt. Brian Schar planned to buy a motorcycle on his return from Iraq. The 25-year-old soldier, whose family lives in Seymour, hasn't given up on that plan - even though he lost both legs to a roadside bomb in December.

Retiring teachers get incentive to give notice, easing hiring Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Knox County Schools officials already know they'll have more retirees this year than last, and they're grateful for the heads-up because they know what to look for as they hire teachers to fill those positions.

Workshop to offer tips for aspiring editors Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Local reporters who are thinking of becoming an editor someday are invited to take part in a workshop sponsored by the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists on Thursday at the News Sentinel building.

Ramsey House to host re-enactment of a Civil War skirmish Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:02 -0000
It has been some 143 years since they last met at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, but Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant will renew their acquaintance this weekend in a "Civil War Living History and Skirmish" re-enactment at Ramsey House Plantation.

Survey teams to hits streets for 'neighborhood audits' Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Teams of volunteer surveyors will be on the lookout for potholes, broken street lights, abandoned lots and other signs of blight in North and East Knoxville today.

Frist touts national security as forefront issue for voters Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:05 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says that national security will trump the economy as the top issue in the November general election, making Republican Sen. John McCain the clear choice.

Scenic Railway rolls into new territory Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:05 -0000
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. - When the "get-acquainted" trip of the New River Scenic Railway chugged out of its brand-new depot, many of the VIPs on board burst into applause.

Reporter beaten by intruder in Washington Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:25:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Punched, tied up and gagged by an intruder in his Washington, D.C. house, a reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press got his hands loose and sent an e-mail pleading for help.

Vanderbilt to test new burn treatments for soldiers Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:56:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Vanderbilt University's Regional Burn Center is one of three clinics selected to test new regenerative treatments for burn wounds, a program financed by the military to improve treatment for injured soldiers.

Sweetwater officer charged with stealing from department Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:58:00 -0000
SWEETWATER, Tenn. — A part time Sweetwater police officer has been charged with stealing about $23,000 from the department last fall.

Regional briefs: Apr. 18 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:34:00 -0000
Sevier student arrested for allegedly making threat A 16-year-old student at Sevier County High School was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly 'making a threat of violence,' authorities said.

Bredesen signs resolution rejecting Ga. border commission Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:34:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed into a law a legislative resolution to reject participation in a boundary commission proposed by Georgia lawmakers.

Newest TBI most-wanted suspect surrenders Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:03:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A Columbia prison parolee wanted on two counts of murder surrendered one day after being added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's most-wanted list.

Gas pump spat over who's paying leads to stabbing, arrests Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:32:00 -0000
ATHENS, Tenn. - Athens police say two men walking to get gas for their empty car started fighting over who should pay for it and ended up in jail, one with minor stab wounds.

Bill seeking informed consent before an abortion fails Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:01:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A legislative proposal to require informed consent before an abortion has failed this session and will be studied over the summer.

Vines: 2nd look for Freedom Rider honors Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Meetings with the Tennessee Black Caucus and media attention have resulted in the Tennessee Board of Regents having a special meeting April 25, to reconsider a proposal to recognize 14 Freedom Riders who were expelled from Tennessee State University in 1961 over their participation in the civil-rights movement.

Venable: Which winter is next? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Don't pack the sweaters away just because Dogwood Winter has come and gone. We've still got Blackberry Winter, Whip-poor-will Winter and half a dozen other "winters" that pop up from year to year.

Venable: A great investment of 25 cents Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
It won't ever rank up there with Joe Rosenthal's image of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima or Abraham Zapruder's movie of the John Kennedy assassination. And it'll never be remembered like skier Vinko Bogataj's "agony of defeat" wipeout on ABC Sports.

Poll shows Obama overtaking Clinton despite bruises Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:10 -0000
WASHINGTON - Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are both sustaining dents and dings from their lengthy presidential fight. The former first lady is clearly suffering more as Democratic voters no longer see her as the party's strongest contender for the White House.

Moderators graded (D)isgraceful Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:01 -0000
NEW YORK - ABC News drew both record ratings and a heap of complaints about how Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos moderated Wednesday night's Democratic presidential debate between Sens. Barack Obama of Illinois and Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York.

Pinned, Clinton says Obama can win in fall Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
PHILADELPHIA - Hillary Rodham Clinton said emphatically Wednesday night that Barack Obama can win the White House this fall, undercutting her efforts to deny him the nomination by suggesting he would lead the party to defeat.

Al-Sadr followers denounce U.S. wall Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:10 -0000
BAGHDAD - Followers of anti-U.S. Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr denounced the American military's construction of a concrete wall through their Sadr City stronghold in Baghdad, the scene of renewed clashes Friday between his militiamen and U.S. and Iraqi troops.

Sunni allies of U.S. targeted 50 killed as bomber hits Awakening Council funeral Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber struck the funeral of two Sunni tribesmen who joined forces against al-Qaida in Iraq, killing at least 50 people Thursday and reinforcing fears that insurgents are hitting back after American-led crackdowns.

Iraqis, militias battle in Basra, Sadr City Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Clashes between U.S.-backed Iraqi soldiers and Shiite militiamen flared in two cities Wednesday as a U.S. drone fired two missiles in Basra and Iraqi troops battled gunmen in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City slum.

Maryville Utility District wins water taste test Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:01 -0000
The Maryville Utility District has been selected the Region 2 winner of the second annual Tennessee Association of Utility Districts' "Best Tasting Water Contest."

2 ET blazes consume more than 700 acres Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Hampered by wind and low humidity, firefighters worked two large wildfires Friday in East Tennessee.

State and local briefs: April 19 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A man playing Frisbee golf in Morningside Park on Friday afternoon discovered a badly beaten woman near the course, police say.

Frisbee golfers find badly beaten woman in Morningside Park Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:15:00 -0000
Police this afternoon were investigating the discovery of a badly beaten woman found in Morningside Park in East Knoxville.

Maynardville officer injured when car crashes into cruiser Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0000
A Maynardville police sergeant escaped serious injury when another vehicle slammed into the driver's side of the officer's marked patrol car.

Sundown debut: Huge crowd, few arrests Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:35:00 -0000
Knoxville's first Sundown in the City concert attracted a crowd of 12,000 mainly well-behaved participants, police said this morning.

UT names new law school dean Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:49:00 -0000
A 15-year faculty member and administrator has been named dean of the University of Tennessee's College of Law, the university announced today.

Wildfires still burning in Campbell, Scott counties Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:45:00 -0000
Firefighters, hampered by low humidity and wind, continue to work two large. wildfires this morning in East Tennessee.

UT looks to raise $1 billion in funds Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:51 -0000
It's official: the University of Tennessee's fundraising goal is $1 billion. UT President John Petersen's announcement marked the end of the quiet phase of the campaign.

Sundown shines again Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:50 -0000
Sundown in the City kicked off its 12th year Thursday night as several thousand people made their way to Market Square for the first of 12 free concerts in the annual music series.

Sect children to stay in Texas custody; judge rules youth, parents must submit to genetic testing Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:15 -0000
SAN ANGELO, Texas - The more than 400 children taken from a ranch run by a polygamous sect will stay in state custody and be subject to genetic testing to sort out family relationships that have confounded welfare authorities, a judge ruled Friday.

Is it her genes? Oldest known person turns 115 Sunday Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:12 -0000
HELBYVILLE, Ind. - Maybe it was a lifetime of chores on the family farm that accounts for Edna Parker's long life. Or maybe just good genes explain why the world's oldest known person will turn 115 on Sunday, defying staggering odds.

Oldest Americans also the happiest Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:10 -0000
CHICAGO - It turns out the golden years really are golden. Eye-opening new research finds the happiest Americans are the oldest, and older adults are more socially active than the stereotype of the lonely senior suggests. The two go hand-in-hand: Being social can help keep away the blues.

Changes are under way at FAA Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:10 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration is going to begin alerting its top headquarters officials when field inspectors miss airline safety inspections, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced Friday.

Widow cleared in Marine's death criticizes prosecutors Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:09 -0000
SAN DIEGO - A woman who spent more than two years in jail before she was cleared of killing her Marine husband with arsenic questioned Friday how prosecutors could sleep at night, now knowing that new tests showed no traces of poison.

Opponents attack Alexander's plan to instate flat tax Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:08 -0000
Sen. Lamar Alexander's proposal to give Americans the option of paying a federal "flat tax" instead of an income tax has drawn criticism from two of his prospective Democratic opponents.

Administration criticized on insurance Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:08 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration overreached last year when it limited states' ability to extend health coverage to moderate-income children, government auditors said in a letter released Friday.

Benedict XVI addresses U.N., visits synagogue Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:08 -0000
NEW YORK - Making a plea for human rights, Pope Benedict XVI warned diplomats at the United Nations on Friday that international cooperation needed to solve urgent problems is "in crisis" because decisions rest in the hands of a few powerful nations.

Dietary supplements cited in illnesses Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:08 -0000
ATLANTA - Health officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium.

New Jersey mayor finds lost cat in home's wall Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:04 -0000
North Arlington, N.J., Mayor Peter Massa put out a citywide cat call when his Maine Coon disappeared. Massa had an automatic call sent Wednesday to 8,500 voters asking for help finding Max. Turns out he didn't have to look that far.

Knicks want new voice, fire Thomas Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Isiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks on Friday after a season of listless and dreadful basketball, a tawdry lawsuit and unending chants from fans demanding Thomas' dismissal.

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