News 2008-06-11 Andanh.com

Grant panel chairman fears Knox Commission's involvement Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:51:00 -0000
As scores of nonprofit groups and others connected to Knox County's community grants process address County Commission today, one key grants panelist has issued an open letter objecting to County Commission's involvement in distributing this year's county funding.

Loudon police ID woman whose body was found by Scouts Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:07:00 -0000
Debra McNabb, 47, of Loudon died after falling 44 feet from the side of the John J. Duncan Bridge in Loudon, according to Loudon Police Chief James "Bear" Webb.

Pigeon Forge officer shot at; two arrested; drugs, guns seized Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:04:00 -0000
Pigeon Forge police officers investigating a burglary were shot at when they attempted to discuss the crime with two men at apartments on Upper Middle Creek Road.

Residents applaud as city, country expand recycling options Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:20 -0000
The kinds of plastics that can be recycled locally have increased. As a result, so have the praises of recycling advocates.

Maryville College's oldest building gets summer makeover Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:20 -0000
In the beginning everything happened at Anderson Hall. Maryville College's oldest building housed classrooms, offices, library, chapel and the science lab. Built in 1870, Anderson Hall remains a busy place and one of the most important in day-to-day campus life. This summer is no exception as the college renovates the historic building's exterior. Scaffolding rises three stories along Anderson Hall's brick exterior for masonry restoration.

Complaint requests Ragsdale's ouster Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:07 -0000
John Gill, special counsel in the district attorney general's office, said his office will investigate a complaint filed Tuesday by 10 residents and two Knox County commissioners asking the attorney general to look into the possible ouster of Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale.

Local transit demand keeps on rising Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Rapidly escalating fuel costs have Knoxville Area Transit officials and city leaders scrambling for ways to meet rising demands for public transportation without slashing services.

Roane employee's cell records public Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KINGSTON - Roane County Property Assessor Teresa Kirkham on Tuesday lost her battle to keep details of her county-titled cellular-phone records private.

Oak Ridge seeks company to build 'first-class marina' Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OAK RIDGE - Oak Ridge wants a private firm to replace the city's ramshackle marina with a larger one, while keeping the waterfront's image as a world-class rowing venue.

Kingston gets OK to annex land Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KINGSTON - The city of Kingston on Tuesday won its turf war with Harriman over a strip of land along U.S. Highway 70 between the two cities.

Years of experience help police handle Bonnaroo Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:53:00 -0000
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - As police chief of the small farm town hosting the Bonnaroo music festival every summer, Ross Simmons follows the lineup of bands like any good fan.

13-year-old charged with 2nd-degree murder Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:54:00 -0000
MEMPHIS — A 13-year-old girl faces a second-degree murder charge in Memphis.

Ex-Clarksville teacher sentenced for statutory rape Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:37:00 -0000
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A former high school teacher has been sentenced to 120 days in jail and two years’ probation for statutory rape involving a 16-year-old student.

Regents urge increases Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A Tennessee Board of Regents committee recommended Tuesday that tuition increase by 7 percent at the University of Memphis and by 6 percent at the system's other four-year universities this fall.

State briefs: June 11 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Youngsters find body of woman under bridge

LOUDON - Explorer scouts found the body of a woman under a bridge Monday night, just 100 yards from the Loudon police station, authorities said.

Naked pilot, flight attendant face fines over romp Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0000
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A flight attendant and an airline pilot face fines of $300 apiece after a nighttime romp in the woods that ended when police found the pilot hiding behind a shed wearing only flip-flops and wristwatch.

Investigation shows mother stabbed her 2 sons then herself Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - Memphis police say a preliminary investigation has found that a mother stabbed her two small sons and then herself.

Nashville police question details of boy's pool death Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:14:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Nashville police investigating the death of a 7-year-old boy in a YMCA swimming pool are questioning initial reports that he was immediately pulled from the water.

FBI report shows Memphis ranks 2nd for violent crime Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:37:00 -0000
MEMPHIS — According to an FBI report, Memphis ranks second in the nation for violent crime in 2007 among other large cities.

I-75 South reopens after rig overturns Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:34:00 -0000
LAKE CITY - Authorities about 8 a.m. today reopened all lanes of Interstate 75 after a tractor-trailer overturned earlier, forcing a detour for all southbound traffic.

Venable: Here's why they call it horse sense Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Pssst! Hey, Big Brown! Can you hear me? It's Ed. You know, from the stall down the hall on the other side of the stable.

McCain calls Obama trouble for small business Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Republican John McCain accused Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday of backing measures that would increase both the costs and the taxes paid by small business, and he told a group of owners, "The federal government shouldn't make your work any harder.

Dem won't endorse 'most-liberal' Obama Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OKLAHOMA CITY - Democratic Rep. Dan Boren of Oklahoma said Tuesday Barack Obama is "the most liberal senator" in Congress and he has no intention of endorsing him for the White House.

Candidates duel on taxes and energy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
RALEIGH, N.C. - The presidential campaign turned to the economy Monday, with record gasoline prices and a spike in job losses putting Republican John McCain at a distinct disadvantage.

U.S.-Iraq pact in July 'doable' Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - A top American official expressed confidence Tuesday the U.S. and Iraq will finalize a long-term security pact on time next month despite strong opposition from Iran and a storm of criticism from Iraqi lawmakers who must ratify the deal.

Called-in strike kills 5 at hideout Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:01 -0000
BAGHDAD - American soldiers called in an air strike Monday during an attack on a house believed used by foreign fighters, killing five militants and capturing more than a dozen others, the U.S. military said.

No class-action suit if patrols stop Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
COOPERTOWN, Tenn. - An attorney who won dismissal of a traffic violation against his client says he won't pursue a class-action lawsuit against Coopertown if the town quits patrolling Interstate 24.

Anderson/Blount briefs: June 11 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - A man being taken to a Maryville hospital after he was hurt in a diving accident Sunday was killed in a traffic crash.

Man arrested in 2006 Vestal slaying Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Knox County authorities Tuesday announced an arrest in a 2006 slaying in Vestal.

Roane commission OKs county fire department Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
KINGSTON - Roane County Executive Mike Farmer on Tuesday praised the County Commission's 15-0 vote Monday night that gave the go-ahead to setting up a countywide fire department.

Blount considers $156.9M budget Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - The Blount County Commission is poised to consider a $156.9 million budget for fiscal year 2008-09, an increase of about $6.5 million over the current budget.

Judge has harsh words for dog seller Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GREENEVILLE - An accused peddler of diseased pooches got a warning from a federal magistrate judge Tuesday: Stop yanking his chain.

Authorities ID victim of Blount motorcycle wreck Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:04:00 -0000
Authorities today identified a 33-year-old Louisville man who died in a motorcycle crash on East Lamar Alexander Parkway.

Suspect in 2006 Vestal murder arrested this morning Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:24:00 -0000
Knox County authorities today announced an arrest in a 2006 slaying in Vestal.

Citizens, 2 commissioners, seek Ragsdale ouster investigation Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:19:00 -0000
Two county commissioners and nine other citizens have joined a complaint filed by Charles Bowers, a Powell retired nuclear physicist, asking the attorney general to investigate the possible ouster of Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale.

Injured man killed in crash en route to hospital Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:25:00 -0000
MARYVILLE - A man being taken to a Maryville hospital after he was hurt in a diving accident was killed in a traffic crash.

It's catchup any way you slice it Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
ATLANTA - It's the beginning of the summer, and it's tough to find fresh salsa for our chips and tomatoes for our burgers.

Nuke plant plans raise concern Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. - Several citizen groups have filed a petition with federal nuclear regulators raising concerns over plans to possibly build a nuclear plant in north Alabama.

GOP blocks taxes on Big Oil Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Saved by Senate Republicans, big oil companies dodged an attempt Tuesday to slap them with a windfall profits tax and take away billions of dollars in tax breaks in response to the record gasoline prices that have the nation fuming.

National briefs: June 11 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
3 Internet providers combat child porn ALBANY, N.Y. - Online forums where thousands of child-porn images have been posted have been stricken from three Internet providers, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.

Southern Baptists won't create sex-abuse database Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
INDIANAPOLIS - Under pressure to fight child sex abuse, the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee said Tuesday the denomination should not create its own database to help churches identify predators or establish an office to field abuse claims.

Tomatoes pulled off shelves amid salmonella scare Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:13:00 -0000
CHICAGO (AP) - Federal officials hunted for the source of a 16-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes, while the list of supermarkets and restaurants yanking those varieties from shelves and dishes grew.

Pump up the volume Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NEW YORK - Oil prices dropped Monday on a stronger dollar and a call from Saudi Arabia for a meeting to talk about prices it called unjustifiably high, but gas prices kept marching higher, leaving the $4 mark in the rearview mirror.

Wis. homes washed away Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:02 -0000
LAKE DELTON, Wis. - Floodwater washed away four houses and threatened dams in Wisconsin on Monday as military crews joined desperate sandbagging operations to hold back Indiana streams surging toward record levels.

Contractors must check legal status of workers Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - President Bush has signed an executive order requiring contractors and others who do business with the federal government to make sure their employees can legally work in the U.S.

National briefs: June 10 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
DUANESBURG, N.Y. - A man who jumped from a skydiving plane without a parachute had been asking co-workers if they would rather die by jumping off a building or out of a plane

New Air Force chief tapped Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - Defense Secretary Robert Gates launched the Air Force in a new direction Monday by announcing his choice as the service's next uniformed chief and by declaring an immediate halt to personnel reductions that he said had put the Air Force under too much wartime strain.

Myths 'n' tips Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Some things will stretch gas dollars; some won't. Steve Mazor runs the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center and put tips to the test to see whether they are myth or truth. A few major myths and a couple of tips:

Goetz says non-AT&T bids didn't follow rules Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NASHVILLE - Finance Commissioner Dave Goetz on Monday cleared the way for AT&T to be awarded a 10-year, $600 million contract to operate a statewide government telecommunications network, despite complaints and questions.

Choice between church, job Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
COLUMBIA, Tenn. - A teacher at a Christian school in Columbia says she is retiring after the board told her and four others to switch churches or leave.

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