News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

Man pleads guilty in fatal wreck Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:50 -0000
A Powell man who pleaded guilty on Monday to reckless vehicular homicide for the death of a 16-year-old girl will lose his driver's license for nine years but will likely face only 150 days in jail.

Area principals lauded for value-added efforts Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:35 -0000
Teachers at Claiborne County's Clairfield Elementary School meet several times a year to analyze students' test scores. They then try to develop an individual education plan for each pupil.

P-card audit results head to commission Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:30 -0000
The release of the completed audit of purchasing-card use in Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale's office drew strong response from commissioners and attorneys representing former employees named in the audit.

Nursing homes suspended Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:30 -0000
Admissions of new patients have been suspended at Hillcrest-West nursing home in Knoxville and two other Tennessee facilities, state Health Commissioner Susan Cooper said Monday.

County auditor's final report: Written documentation lacking Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:25 -0000
Although Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale declared himself and two top staffers "cleared" of questionable purchasing-card charges in March, the county auditor's final report Monday said written documentation remained inadequate for $39,115 in expenses - including $6,550 by the three top officials.

Testimony begins in Blount man's trial in wife's 2003 death Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:20 -0000
MARYVILLE - A jury of nine women and three men will decide the fate of Stanley Blair Hill, who is on trial in Blount County Circuit Court on charges of killing his wife on the last day of 2003.

Students win video-clip contest Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:20 -0000
Two men sit on a bench reading newspapers when a black truck speeds up and screeches to a halt.

UT union workers call for 'rainy day' Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
Workers at the University of Tennessee put this proposal to state officials Monday: Tap the "rainy-day fund" to stave off proposed reductions by Gov. Phil Bredesen.

98 Y-12 workers OK'd for buyouts Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
OAK RIDGE - The government's contractor at the Y-12 National Security Complex plant has approved buy-out packages for 98 hourly workers to help meet budget restrictions.

Lenoir City Council approves letting judge name court clerk Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:07 -0000
LENOIR CITY - The Lenoir City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to allow a city judge to appoint the city court clerk.

Campbell County to welcome home Guard members today Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:00 -0000
JACKSBORO, Tenn. - Campbell County today will welcome home its soldiers from Iraq.

Federal bribery trial begins for Memphis councilman Ford Tue, 13 May 2008 11:55:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - A jury has been selected in the federal bribery trial of a former Memphis City Council member accused of taking cash payments for votes.

$100M fund to attract jobs Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen proposed Monday a revised state budget that puts $100 million into a new economic development "contingency fund" while cutting $80 million from a TennCare program for the "medically needy."

Buyout prospect causing state workers to rethink retiring Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:08 -0000
NASHVILLE - The prospect of lucrative buyout packages is leading some state employees to put their retirement plans on hold.

Bill stalls in Senate committee Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NASHVILLE - A bill that would bring an estimated $27.2 million in new state revenue stalled in a Senate committee Monday after some provisions were criticized by lawyers and lobbyists representing affected businesses.

Church throws out votes of dissidents; reverses decision Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The congregation of a large Baptist church in Nashville that voted not to expel 71 dissident members over a week ago has now voted to reverse that decision.

State briefs: May 13 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Police searching for suspects in robberies Two East Knoxville stores were robbed at gunpoint Monday night, and the subsequent manhunt failed to turn up any suspects, authorities said.

Legislative briefs: May 13 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Senate to vote on gang activity at schools bill NASHVILLE - Legislation that seeks to prohibit gang activity at high schools in Tennessee is headed for a full Senate vote.

Bredesen: Add $100M economic boost, cut $80M from TennCare Mon, 12 May 2008 21:46:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen proposed Monday a revised state budget that puts $100 million into a new economic development "contingency fund" while cutting $80 million from a TennCare program for the "medically needy."

Man claims his actions led to murder of grandfather figure Mon, 12 May 2008 20:55:00 -0000
MORRISTOWN - A man said he stole money and drugs, setting into action events that led to the death of a 94-year-old man he considered a grandfather.

Venable: No room for broad thoughts Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Normally I hate dieting. But in the words of my hero Homer Simpson, "Whoo-hoo! This works better than a dozen free doughnuts!"

Venable: Colorful reminders each spring Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:03 -0000
I think of my mother whenever I see purple iris. That was her favorite color of her favorite flower. Mine too. In fact, I can't recall a time when I wasn't stunned by the beauty of iris in bloom. Particularly purple ones.

McCain breaks with Bush on warming Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:01 -0000
PORTLAND, Ore. - John McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy Monday as he not only declared global warming real, but reached out to Democrats and Independents with a free-market solution that includes capping carbon-fuel emissions.

Obama likes McCain idea on discourse Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:01 -0000
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama's campaign is considering a suggestion from John McCain's campaign for the two presidential hopefuls to participate in joint town meetings and debates around the country starting this summer, Obama's chief strategist said Sunday.

Clinton sees birthplace of Mother's Day Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GRAFTON, W.Va. - Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong among women and blue-collar, white voters.

Obama leads in superdelegates Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates Saturday when he added more endorsements from the group of Democrats who will decide the party's nomination for president.

Iraq, al-Sadr backers sign truce pact Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraq's main Shiite political bloc and supporters of firebrand cleric Muqtada al-Sadr signed a fragile cease-fire in Baghdad's Sadr City on Monday, hoping to end seven weeks of fighting that has left hundreds dead.

Peace hopes rest on talks Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military expressed hope Sunday for a diplomatic solution to seven weeks of fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City as a fragile cease-fire settled over the Shiite slum that houses nearly half the capital's 6 million people.

Cease-fire reported with Iraqi militants in Sadr City Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:08 -0000
BAGHDAD - Shiite groups brokered a reported cease-fire Saturday with militants fighting U.S. and Iraqi forces in Baghdad's Sadr City as the country's army launched an offensive in Mosul against al-Qaida's main bastion in Iraq.

Red Cross honors double-duty Volunteer Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:05 -0000
OAK RIDGE - A three-peat is going to be a difficult feat next basketball season, University of Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Pat Summit predicts.

Police say reward for tips in slaying climbs to $12K Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Seven weeks haven't brought an answer in the killing of a 72-year-old great-grandmother.

Man tells paper he started events that led to slaying Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:02 -0000
MORRISTOWN - A man said he stole money and drugs, setting into action events that led to the death of a 94-year-old man he considered a grandfather.

Dad raises awareness about vehicles after daughter's death Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:01 -0000
WASHINGTON - Patrick James was hours away from burying his 10-year-old daughter when he started to learn some disturbing things about her death. Lexie James was killed in July when the van she was riding in spun out of control and flipped over four times on Interstate 26 in South Carolina. Though she was wearing a seat belt, Lexie was somehow thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Blount mayor says 'no malice' in monkey remark Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:01 -0000
MARYVILLE - Remarks by the ever-quotable mayor of Blount County at a Republican function last week have sparked outrage by at least one member of the opposition party, but the mayor says it was all in fun and that published reports took it out of context.

Anderson and Blount briefs: May 13 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Oak Ridge man indicted in attempted murder OAK RIDGE - An Oak Ridge man has been indicted on attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with a Dec. 28 shooting on the front porch of an Irene Lane residence.

Governor boosts reward to $12K for Miss Nola's killer Mon, 12 May 2008 20:00:00 -0000
Knoxville police hope a $12,000 reward will help them find the killer of a 72-year-old great-grandmother.

Man pleads in traffic death of 16-year-old Mon, 12 May 2008 16:23:00 -0000
A man pleaded guilty in Knox County Criminal Court today to reckless vehicular homicide in the death of a 16-year-old girl in a 2005 traffic accident.

Final audit: Ragsdale's local meals, other expenses questionable Mon, 12 May 2008 16:07:00 -0000
Knox County's auditor this afternoon released a long-awaited final audit of purchasing card use in county Mayor Mike Ragsdale's office, including auditor Richard Walls' rebuttal to the administration's assertion that the mayor and two aides were "cleared" by documents they turned over in March.

Morning fire damages Sevierville apartments; no injuries reported Mon, 12 May 2008 13:06:00 -0000
SEVIERVILLE - Firefighters this morning battled a blaze at an apartment complex but no injuries have been reported, authorities said.

Fla. fires take dozen homes; hundreds flee Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Dry, windy weather fueled several wildfires on Florida's central Atlantic coast Monday, destroying more than a dozen homes and driving hundreds of residents away as the governor declared a state of emergency.

Nation / World briefs: May 13 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Sendler, Holocaust heroine, dies at 98 WARSAW, Poland - Irena Sendler, credited with saving some 2,500 Jewish children from the Nazi Holocaust, died Monday at 98.

Company trying to block service Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An affiliate of Sprint Nextel Corp., iPCS Inc., said Monday it is seeking to block Sprint from forming a wireless broadband company with Clearwire Corp.

Death sentence for fire murder Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
ORLANDO, Fla. - A central Florida man has been sentenced to death for murdering his ex-girlfriend by setting her on fire.

At least 21 dead in storms Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
SENECA, Mo. - Search crews combed debris-strewn fields for possible tornado victims Sunday as residents picked through the remains of homes demolished by storms that smashed through the Plains and South, killing at least 21 people in three states.

Coyotes get bold, go after children Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:02 -0000
LOS ANGELES - The coyote was limping as it approached a girl in a sand box at a public park - but it was still dangerous. It snapped its jaws on the girl's buttocks, and her nanny had to pry the toddler from the wild animal.

Gospel singer-songwriter Joyce 'Dottie' Rambo dies Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. - Gospel singer-songwriter Joyce "Dottie" Rambo of Nashville died early Sunday when the bus she was in ran off a road in southwest Missouri and struck an embankment.

President calls wedding 'spectacular' Sun, 11 May 2008 19:06:00 -0000
WACO, Texas - President Bush and first lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the president eagerly shared their joy on Sunday about Jenna Bush's marriage to Henry Hager.

Fans long to one day be scattered on sports sites Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:13 -0000
NEW ORLEANS - Even though he's only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis has already made out his will. In it, he bequeaths money to the University of Alabama athletic department and his ashes to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Jenna Bush's wedding is a low-key affair Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:12 -0000
CRAWFORD, Texas - Jenna Bush couldn't see herself getting married at the White House surrounded by antique furniture and oil portraits of presidents. She and Henry Hager opted to say "I do" Saturday at President Bush's ranch in Crawford where the corn is thigh-high, roads are named Cattle Drive and the Texas flag is painted on the rooftops of barns.

Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:10 -0000
GRAFTON, W.Va. - On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts. Anna Jarvis would want us to give mothers a white carnation - she felt it signified the purity of a mother's love.

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