News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

Fire damages North Knoxville church Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:50:00 -0000
Authorities say they have extinguished a fire that damaged a North Knoxville church this afternoon. The fire at Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church caused "a significant amount of damage to the ceiling in the sanctuary," said Knoxville Fire Department spokesman Capt. Brent Seymour.

ID, details released on teen killed running in front of train Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:27:00 -0000
A night of horseplay ended in tragedy when a 17-year-old Scott County boy was killed after running in front of a train, authorities say.

U.S. 11E reopens after 3-car crash Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:08:00 -0000
U.S. Highway 11E has reopened after a three-car accident sent seven people to area hospitals, according to the Jefferson City Police Department.

Girl sentenced in beating death of West Knox man Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:12:00 -0000
A 16-year-old girl could spend the next two years in state custody for her role in the beating death of a West Knox County man last year.

Motorists: Pay attention to downtown traffic flow Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:04:00 -0000
Those who drove into the Market Street area this morning may need to adjust their route this afternoon. The City of Knoxville has switched or changed the traffic flow on several streets. Market Street, which used to run north to south, now runs south to north.

Teen accused in attack given time for mental evaluation Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:54:00 -0000
The transfer hearing for a teenager accused of trying to kill an 86-year-old Knox County woman was postponed today.

Former Blount magistrate pleads guilty to sexually exploiting girl Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:53:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - A former Blount County magistrate has pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual exploitation of a 17-year-old girl.

Knox library chief hopes no more cuts coming to budget request Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 -0000
Some of Knox County's 19 library branches may be on the chopping block if County Commission makes cuts to Mayor Mike Ragsdale's proposed budget.

Viewing of fireflies begins this weekend in Smokies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:45:00 -0000
GATLINBURG - The Smoky Mountains' big natural light show is about to begin. Synchronous fireflies are beginning their mating season near Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

KUB refutes women's claim that sewer-line work culprit in duck pond drainage, algae Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:30 -0000
When Patti Thigpen pulled up to the Colonial Village duck pond late last month, she couldn't believe how fast things seemed to have gone downhill. In the 10 days she'd been on vacation, she estimated the water had receded about 15 feet in the pond off Chapman Highway.

Court rejects appeal of 'Low Tax' Looper's murder conviction Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:56:00 -0000
A Tennessee court has declined an appeal by a former public official convicted of murdering a state senator in order to win his seat in the state Legislature.

Retrial ordered for death row inmate who killed daughter, 8 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:11:00 -0000
ATHENS, Tenn. - A judge has ordered a new murder trial for a McMinn County death row inmate convicted of raping and murdering his 8-year-old daughter.

Suspect drives off, gathers host of charges before caught Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:18:00 -0000
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Police in Tusculum say a man's attempt to drive off without paying for gasoline escalated into a host of charges before he was caught.

Attorney for John Ford says he's ready for June 24 trial Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:15:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The attorney for former state Sen. John Ford says he's cautiously optimistic about the Memphis Democrat's upcoming federal trial.

1 arrested, 1 sought in dragging of Dyersburg policeman Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:14:00 -0000
DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Police in Dyersburg said two men suspected of stealing beer from a convenience store dragged an officer across a parking lot with a pickup truck when he tried to stop them.

Frist: State GOP races won't affect gubernatorial plans Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:26:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Former Sen. Bill Frist says his decision on whether to run for governor in 2010 won't hinge on the performance of Republican candidates for the state Legislature this fall.

Police arrest mother for biting baby Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:25:00 -0000
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - An Algood mother arrested for biting her 9-month-old daughter told police she did so in retaliation for the toothless infant biting her.

Daughter of victim offers mercy in court Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:06:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - A driver convicted of vehicular homicide won't go to prison after the daughter of the victim offered mercy in open court.

Shelby voters get to choose on term limits Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:29:00 -0000
MEMPHIS — Voters in Shelby County will decide whether to limit the number of terms all elected officials can serve.

Copperhill left high and dry if TN-GA border moved north Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:36:00 -0000
COPPERHILL, Tenn. — If Georgia officials who want to push the border with Tennessee northward succeed, it would put Copperhill, Tenn., in Georgia’s dry Fannin County.

Venable: Yes, you can go 'home' Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
POWELL RANGER STATION, Idaho - How do you know when a remote forest fire is out? Really out, not simply hiding in the duff, waiting to flicker anew? And what comes next?

Bredesen, Sasser expected to give support to Obama Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:45:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen and state Democratic Chairman Gray Sasser are holding a "Democratic unity" breakfast and news conference tomorrow.

Clinton says if it helps Dems, she's open to veep Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:35:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton made the comment on a conference call with other New York lawmakers Tuesday.

AP tally: Obama effectively clinches nomination Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates, becoming the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House. Campaigning on an insistent call for change, Obama outlasted former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in a historic race that sparked record turnout in primary after primary, yet exposed deep racial divisions within the party

McCain enlists state's GOP stalwarts for help Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:05:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted Monday that conservative Tennessee Republicans will unite behind his presidential campaign, though he acknowledged that energizing them is a concern.

Obama's almost there Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama pushed close to victory in the marathon Democratic presidential race Monday on the eve of a final pair of primaries amid signs that Hillary Rodham Clinton was preparing to acknowledge defeat.

9 killed in Mosul by suicide car bomber Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - A suicide car bomber targeted the provincial police headquarters in Mosul on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, police said. The attack underscored fears that Sunni insurgents are regrouping despite a U.S.-Iraqi offensive in the northern city.

City manager urges red-light camera talks Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OAK RIDGE - Foes of red-light cameras issued warning signals Monday evening, saying City Council should think twice before forging ahead with such a system.

Loudon considers $50 wheel tax Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LOUDON - The Loudon County Commission voted unanimously Monday night to put a $50 wheel tax initiative on the August ballot.

Knoxvillian wins lottery, $800K Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Kathy Jones of Knoxville had a birthday-centric Powerball experience, claiming $800,000 Monday at Tennessee Lottery headquarters in Nashville.

Maryville police force sued Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The mother of an armed robber fatally shot by police has filed a $1 million civil-rights lawsuit against the Maryville Police Department.

County sues former staff Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Knox County Law Director John Owings filed a lawsuit Monday against County Mayor Mike Ragsdale's former chief executive assistant, Margie Loyd, and amended a filing against former community services director Cynthia Finch.

Old problems arise from new budget Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
As Knox County commissioners began deliberations on a $640.7 million budget request from County Mayor Mike Ragsdale.

Anderson and Blount briefs: June 3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - Court action for Christopher Crider, accused of criminal homicide and reckless endangerment in connection with an incident at an Alcoa flea market May 25, has been reset to June 23.

IG urges caution on uranium plans Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The Department of Energy's inspector general is urging the federal agency to reconsider plans to dispose of a legacy stockpile of uranium-233, which could be used to generate radioisotopes of use in research and medicine.

Judge moves to ban Moncier in Ky. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A judge in Kentucky is trying to strip beleaguered Knoxville defense attorney Herbert S. Moncier of the ability to practice law in federal courts in that state.

Bacon, decorated veteran, dies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Walter J. "Bud" Bacon - a highly decorated Korean War and Vietnam veteran, a familiar, smiling face at Knoxville veterans events and present when wounded warriors returned home from Iraq - has died.

Sociologist who helped craft 'don't ask, don't tell' dies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:34:00 -0000
CHICAGO - Sociologist Charles Moskos, an expert on the attitudes of servicemen and women who helped formulate the "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays in the military, has died.

Families split by raid are reunited Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
SAN ANGELO, Texas - More than 400 children taken from a polygamist sect's ranch two months ago began returning to the arms of their tearful parents Monday, hours after a judge bowed to a state Supreme Court ruling that the seizure was not justified.

Rock 'n' roll legend Bo Diddley dies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.

Kennedy upbeat after surgery to shrink tumor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
DURHAM, N.C. - After investigating his options with his trademark intensity, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent 3 1/2 hours of risky and exquisitely delicate surgery Monday to cut out as much of his cancerous brain tumor as possible.

Cheney quip irks West Virginians Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Vice President Dick Cheney apologized for saying Monday that he has "Cheneys on both sides" of his family tree - on his father's and mother's sides, going back to the 1600s - and adding, "And we don't even live in West Virginia."

National briefs: June 3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery docked at the international space station on Monday, delivering a mammoth lab, spare parts for a balky toilet and two new occupants: a NASA astronaut and Buzz Lightyear.

Court limits money-laundering law Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the government in two money-laundering cases, making it more difficult for prosecutors to use an important weapon in cases involving drugs and organized crime.

Program links farms, consumers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. - The potluck lunch at Delvin Farms was more than just a weekend get-together.

Memphis pools closed after drowning deaths Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - All city-owned pools were closed Monday following the drowning deaths of two teenagers in separate incidents.

Bredesen critical of dispute Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said Monday that the national Democratic Party took too long to figure out what to do about a dispute over delegates from Michigan and Florida.

State briefs: June 3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NEWPORT, Tenn. - Authorities Monday were investigating the death of an unlicensed 15-year-old Dandridge boy who crashed a car on U.S. Highway 25/70.

Snake starts fire, causes power outage in McMinn County Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - A snake, crawling through a power distribution substation in East Tennessee, caused a fire that knocked out power to about 2,500 households in McMinn County

Nashville gov shrinking fleet by 10 percent to save fuel Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:56:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Metro Nashville government will shrink its fleet of cars by 10 percent to save fuel.

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