News 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

Knox among top carbon emitters Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Already afoul of federal air quality standards, Knoxville has now shown up on a list as one of the nation's top carbon emitters.

Church members surprise soldier at homecoming with MG Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:03 -0000
When U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ted Golec made it home safely this month from his second tour of duty in Iraq, he felt blessed just to be able to hug his wife, Emily, their daughter, Teddi, 15, and son, Nathan, 12.

Ragsdale to repay county $1,218 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale said Wednesday he will reimburse the county almost $1,218 to settle remaining charges questioned in an audit of purchasing-card use in his office.

Teens could face trial next week Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Three men, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl face murder charges in the death of a West Knox County man killed during a drug deal that went bad last year.

Shelby DA to investigate allegations against Finch Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A Shelby County assistant district attorney general has been named to handle an investigation into allegations that former senior Community Services Director Cynthia Finch illegally diverted taxpayers' money.

County food inspector resigns Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A Knox County restaurant inspector who was under review for teaching for-profit food safety classes in addition to his county job has resigned before an investigation into his activities concluded.

Scenario cited in couple's March deaths Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Darrell Darling mailed his letters and dropped his daughter off at school the morning of March 11, came home and killed his wife, then sat down and shot himself in the head as the family home burned and crumbled around him.

Panel peeks at possible cuts to school budget Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Knox County commissioners Wednesday got a preview of potential cuts to be made to the school system's budget request, including adjusting teacher-student ratios and not filling some vacant positions systemwide.

Local briefs: May 29 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
State budget cuts nix raises for OR teachers

Residents, business owners hear Gay St. overhaul plans Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Residents, business owners and other interested parties fill a room at the Emporium building Wednesday during a public forum on the upcoming construction on the 100 and 200 blocks of South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.

House to be retried in Oct. Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:04 -0000
NASHVILLE - He won, but death row inmate Paul Gregory House did not get the prize he sought Wednesday - freedom.

State briefs: May 29 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A knife-wielding man robbed an East Knox County bank Wednesday, and both the FBI and Knox County Sheriff's Office were asking for the public's help in solving the crime.

11 die in Memorial weekend crashes Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Tennessee traffic enforcement authorities said at least 11 people died over the Memorial Day weekend in highway crashes.

Former tennis star Tanner reserves plea on theft charge Wed, 28 May 2008 18:15:00 -0000
Former tennis star Roscoe Tanner did not enter a plea today during arraignment on felony theft charges in Knox County General Sessions Court.

Autopsy: Cumberland couple shot to death; bodies IDed Wed, 28 May 2008 17:08:00 -0000
Gunshots killed the Cumberland County couple found dead after a massive house fire and a letter that threatened murder-suicide, authorities said today.

Family: TN woman dies in iron lung after power failure Wed, 28 May 2008 16:55:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - The family of a West Tennessee woman who spent more than 50 years in an iron lung says she has died after a power failure shut down the machine that kept her breathing.

Caryville police: Raped and beaten woman escapes trucker, companion Wed, 28 May 2008 15:38:00 -0000
A 43-year-old woman feigned unconsciousness and escaped from a trucker and his companion after being beaten and raped, leading to the arrest of the pair after the trucker wrecked his rig in a Caryville subdivision, police said today

11 die in Memorial Day weekend crashes in Tennessee Wed, 28 May 2008 14:54:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA — Tennessee traffic enforcement authorities said at least 11 people died over the Memorial Day weekend in highway crashes.

Man facing murder charges found hanged in Morgan County Jail Wed, 28 May 2008 14:39:00 -0000
A man facing two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of a woman and her unborn child apparently hanged himself this morning in the Morgan County Jail.

Death-row inmate House will not go free; new murder charge brought Wed, 28 May 2008 10:36:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A federal judge today set the stage for death-row inmate Paul Gregory House to be freed from federal custody, but he will likely not leave his prison cell.

Venable: Giant art requires huge canvas Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KEYSTONE, S.D. - In the Black Hills, "chipping away at the mountain" is a literal term - but only after standard measures have been radically adjusted.

Obama mulls Iraq trip Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Barack Obama is considering a visit to Iraq this summer, his first since becoming a presidential candidate.

McCain urges nuclear control Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000

Obama errs on death camp name Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Barack Obama campaign said Tuesday the candidate mistakenly referred to the wrong Nazi death camp when relating the story of a great-uncle who helped liberate the camps in World War II.

Iraqi government suffers setback Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - The Iraqi government's national reconciliation efforts suffered a new setback Wednesday as the main Sunni political bloc announced it has suspended talks on ending its boycott because of disagreements over a Cabinet post.

Cleric calls for protests against U.S.-Iraq deal Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Militant Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called Tuesday for followers to hold weekly protests against a U.S.-Iraqi security deal that is under negotiation and could lead to a long-term American troop presence.

OR Turnpike upgrades loom Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OAK RIDGE - Motorists on Monday may come up with some new nicknames for a stretch of Oak Ridge Turnpike. Frustration Freeway comes to mind. Maybe Anxiety Avenue.

Mounds of tires set ablaze Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Thousands of recycled tires burned Wednesday in a suspicious fire near the base of Sharps Ridge that sent a pillar of black smoke over North Knoxville, authorities said.

Anderson teen makes impression with blog Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CLINTON - Daniel Myers knew he had arrived as a political blogger when he received a call from former U.S. Sen. Mike Gravel of Alaska.

Board to explain school budget Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The Loudon County school board will be presenting "Education 101" tonight to explain the school budget to citizens and, members hope, county commissioners.

Apparent suicide at Morgan Co. Jail Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A man facing two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of a woman and her unborn child apparently hanged himself Wednesday morning in the Morgan County Jail.

2 charged in alleged rape Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A hitchhiking ride for a 43-year-old woman that began in Detroit ended in Caryville where she said she had to pretend to be knocked out to escape two convicted sex offenders who allegedly beat and raped her.

Sharps Ridge tire fire creates tower of smoke Wed, 28 May 2008 23:17:00 -0000
A towering plume of black smoke coming from the base of Sharps Ridge is the result of a fire that is burning thousands of recycled tires, authorities said.

Loudon jury to hear mutilation case Thursday Wed, 28 May 2008 21:03:00 -0000
The jury will hear opening arguments Thursday in the trial of a man accused of shooting, stabbing and mutilating his female companion and dumping her body in a remote area in Loudon County.

UT names interim provost Wed, 28 May 2008 21:02:00 -0000
University of Tennessee Interim Chancellor Jan Simek said today that Susan Martin, currently senior vice provost at the Knoxville campus, has agreed to serve as interim provost, effective Aug. 1.

Knoxville police catch woman accused of stabbing boyfriend Wed, 28 May 2008 20:12:00 -0000
Police have located a female stabbing suspect on Summit Hill Drive near the Austin Homes housing project in East Knoxville.

Ex-aide bashes Bush Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - In a shocking turnabout, the press secretary most known for defending President Bush on Iraq, Katrina and a host of other controversial issues produced a memoir damning of his old boss on nearly every level - from too much secrecy to a less-than-honest selling of the war to a lack of personal candor and an unwillingness to admit mistakes.

Wire briefs: May 28 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Justices cite 1866 law in discrimination cases

Young mother regrets long stay in FEMA trailer Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAY ST. LOUIS, MISS. - The anguish of Hurricane Katrina should have ended for Gina Bouffanie and her daughter when they left their FEMA trailer. But with each hospital visit and each labored breath her child takes, the young mother fears it has just begun.

Gas thieves now using drills Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
DETROIT - Dale Fortin is getting a new kind of customer at his Detroit auto repair shop, customers who have not just been in a fender-bender or had a windshield smashed by a rock.

Radio glitch delays plans for testing Mars Lander's arm Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
TUCSON, Ariz. - A glitch with a Mars orbiter relaying commands from Earth delayed plans for the Phoenix Mars Lander's second day of activities on Tuesday, NASA officials said.

PTSD numbers likely higher as troops reject label, help Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The number of troops diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder jumped by roughly 50 percent in 2007, the most violent year so far in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Pentagon records show.

I-40 East reopened after tractor-trailer crash Wed, 28 May 2008 10:30:00 -0000
ROCKWOOD — The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a crash that blocked the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Roane County has been cleared.

Sexual deviants target of new law Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A new law means sex offenders in Tennessee will have to register all e-mail addresses, online screen names and user IDs.

Chattanooga councilman pleads in drug money case Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Chattanooga City Councilman John "Duke" Franklin Jr. pleaded not guilty in a cocaine money laundering case, and a federal judge set an Aug. 5 trial.

State briefs: May 28 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KPD: Suicide motive of man hit, killed by train

As Smokies species inventory exceeds expectations over decade, officials focus on keeping project af Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:02 -0000
It has been 10 years since the Great Smoky Mountains National Park launched the most ambitious biodiversity study ever attempted.

Traffic tips: May 29 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
n KUB contract crews completing sewer system upgrades will extend the closure of Neubert Springs Road, between West Ford Valley and Oliver roads, to through traffic 7 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Friday.

Traffic tips for May 28 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Watch for lane shifts, changed conditions and possible delays on Emory Road between Bishop Road and Norris Freeway.

Yankees avoid sweep Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Jason Giambi homered and drove in two runs to back an effective pitching performance by Andy Pettitte, and visiting New York averted a three-game sweep.

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