News 2008-06-30 Andanh.com

Crashed pickup stops CSX train Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:16:00 -0000
A train crew braked to avoid a wrecked pick-up truck blocking the track this morning near the intersection of Middlebrook Pike and Proctor Street.

Funds infusion: UT War and Society center may survive another year Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:05:00 -0000
A University of Tennessee academic center threatened with closure after 24 years of collecting combat veterans' oral histories might survive one more year.

With community focus, Lonsdale development's renovation almost done Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:08 -0000
Lonsdale Homes, now in its sixth decade, has nearly completed the biggest renovation in its history, part of a continuing effort by Knoxville's Community Development Corp. to transform the look - and the reality - of public housing.

DeFreese wants PBA to lose security, maintenance duties Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Knox County Commissioner Victoria DeFreese said she is still in "hot pursuit" of severing all ties between the Public Building Authority and the Knox County Public Library.

If under 21, alcohol, drug offenses to be reported to parents Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Some Tennessee college students may think being 18 means freedom from parent oversight. Those in state schools will need to rethink that assumption.

Judge's motive difficult to determine Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
MARYVILLE - Depending on who is talking, Blount County Circuit Judge Mike Meares' months-long quest for information on Local Rules and case resolution reporting is either a crusade to reform a jaded, entrenched judicial network or an attempt to gain advantage in an election campaign.

Thrift thrives at flea markets Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. - Debra Keels stood behind a wooden table on which she'd laid out a myriad of personal belongings.

Rising cost of fuel impacts Mobile Meals Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
MARYVILLE - If it is true that high fuel prices affect everything that moves - and that's pretty much everything - then where does that leave the hundreds of people, mostly elderly and some feeble, who get their one hot meal a day from a program with "mobile" in its name?

Anderson/Blount briefs: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan has been elected president of the Tennessee Municipal League. As president, Beehan will lead the statewide organization as it decides on the legislative agenda that cities want passed into law.

Legislator success varied Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - While one member of the Knox County legislative delegation was among the most prolific producers of new statutes during the 105th General Assembly, three others were at the opposite end of the lawmaking count.

3 teens die after SUV gets stuck in mud Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:04:00 -0000
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - Police say three Middle Tennessee teenagers died when their sport utility vehicle became stuck in mud which plugged the exhaust system.

Police: Man dies after being dragged under wife's car Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:14:00 -0000
LEBANON, Tenn. - The death of a man near Lebanon is being called a homicide, but sheriff's investigators aren't labeling the apparent dragging fatality a murder.

Priest in Memphis blesses congregants' cars Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:50:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - A Roman Catholic priest in Memphis has blessed the cars of his congregants.

2 dead in Murfreesboro going-away party shooting Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:21:00 -0000
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Police in Murfreesboro said two men were fatally shot and another was wounded when a fight erupted at a going-away party.

Jailed man in SC slaying accused of making knife Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:34:00 -0000
GREENVILLE, S.C. - A man charged in the strangling death of a Clemson University student is accused of using a broken radio to make a knife while in jail, according to court documents reviewed by a newspaper.

Laws for cable TV, home care changing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
NASHVILLE - A measure to offer Tennessee's elderly more home-based care options and another that seeks to create statewide TV cable franchising are among laws taking effect Tuesday.

Medicaid rule change hits probation officers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
NASHVILLE - The state Department of Children's Services is losing probation officers because of an unexpected change in federal Medicaid rules.

State briefs: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Roane County deputies charged an Oliver Springs man with first-degree murder Saturday.

Vines: 3 Chamber nominees rejected Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Alvin Nance, president and CEO of Knoxville's Community Development Corp., was on two slates for four positions on the Knox County Industrial Development Board when Knox County Commission made appointments at its recent meeting.

Cars spray-painted with political shots Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
ORLANDO, Fla. - Police on Sunday were investigating vandals' spray-painting of dozens of city vehicles here, some with disparaging messages about the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

McCain visits with Grahams Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MONTREAT, N.C. - John McCain met Sunday with evangelist Billy Graham and his son, Franklin, at the family's mountaintop retreat.

An exercise, clip, hoops day Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHICAGO - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took a break from campaigning Sunday, but still had a busy day.

Iraqis kill female suicide bomber Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraqi guards opened fire on a female suicide bomber on Sunday and triggered her explosives belt before she reached their headquarters, foiling the latest of more than 20 suicide missions by women this year, military officials said.

2003 euphoria cited for Iraq understaffing Army report says war-already-won mentality to blame Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
DENVER - A nearly 700-page study released Sunday by the Army found that "in the euphoria of early 2003," U.S.-based commanders prematurely believed their goals in Iraq had been reached and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation.

Free ride over for oversize carry-ons Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:09 -0000
PHOENIX - Admit it. That chunky carry-on bag of yours would never fit into the sample box displayed outside the airport gate.

Medical copters collide; 7 killed Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:07 -0000
PHOENIX - Two medical helicopters collided in midair Sunday afternoon near an Arizona hospital, killing at least seven people and critically injuring three, a federal official said.

Brokaw lays wood to Schwarzenegger Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, usually marveled at by the national media, found himself being told by the host of Sunday's "Meet the Press" that if he ran a private company the way he has run the state, he might have been fired by now.

Nation and world briefs: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JASPER, Ala. - An Alabama sheriff says four people have died after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff about 40 miles north of Birmingham. Walker County Sheriff Mark Tirey identified three victims as car dealer Bobby Crump, his wife, Jan, and their son, Matthew, a University of Alabama student.

Traffic tips: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In Roane County, anticipate possible brief rolling roadblocks on Interstate 40 East and West between the Loudon County line and Buttermilk Road, Exit 360, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today-Wednesday.

Knoxville's Tarwater on cusp of Olympic goal Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
The year was 1992. American swimmer Pablo Morales knifed through the pool in Barcelona to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly.

United States nowhere in sight at Wimbledon Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal has helped his nation cure its longtime aversion to lawn tennis, and he'll be one of three Spanish men playing today in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Sports digest: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas reaches two milestones today - its contract with fired basketball coach Nolan Richardson ends and the chancellor who helped show him the door is stepping down after 11 years at the Fayetteville campus.

Busch dancing in the rain Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:04 -0000
LOUDON, N.H. - Kurt Busch had strategy and luck on his side. Tony Stewart had neither.

Drivers defend territory on track Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LOUDON, N.H. - Juan Pablo Montoya was hit with a two-lap penalty Sunday in the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 after he intentionally ran into NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch during a late caution period at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Park youngest Women's Open champ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
EDINA, Minn. - Inbee Park woke up in the middle of the night 10 years ago when she heard cheering from the living room of her tiny apartment outside Seoul.

Smith, Breeding take Four Ball Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
MORRISTOWN - There was no upset on this day.Favorites P.J. Smith and Philip Breeding held off Craig McElhaney and Trey Lewis 2 and 1 in the match play final at The Country Club on Sunday to win the Tennessee Golf Association Four Ball Championship.

Perry wins Buick Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Kentucky, Kenny Perry is coming home.Perry shot a 6-under-par 66 on Sunday to win the Buick Open by a stroke at 19 under, likely locking up a spot on the Ryder Cup team that will face Europe at Valhalla about 40 miles from his birthplace.

Phelps, Hoff set world records Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OMAHA, Neb. - Holding off one of his best friends, Michael Phelps started his second attempt to break Mark Spitz's Olympic record with another epic swim.

Baseball briefs: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LOS ANGELES - Although the Dodgers didn't get a hit, it was no no-hitter.

Mets take Subway Series Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Oliver Perez always manages to drive the New York Mets mad with his inconsistency - except when he faces the New York Yankees.

Angels outpitch Dodgers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
John Lackey held the Dodgers to three hits for 82<0x2044>3 innings, Francisco Rodriguez retired James Loney with the bases loaded for the final out and the Angels beat the Dodgers 1-0 Sunday.

Reed's homer the difference Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Mark Reed's solo home run in the seventh inning broke a 1-1 tie and helped the Tennessee Smokies beat the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, 4-1, Sunday at Pringles Park in Jackson, Tenn.

Ruling affirms gun rights, opens debate Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Law schools looking to get their graduates into growth fields should consider adding courses in gun law.

Letters: June 30 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In her June 8 column, Rheta Grimsley Johnson writes: "It was no accident when they (the Founding Fathers) opted out of meddling in the religious realm by example and by stipulation in the U.S. Constitution."

Korda: Yahoo Obama, Bush bashing and Gore’s electric shock Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:25:00 -0000
The national discussion of the presidential race often contains accusations or condemnation of a liberal bias in the news media.

Hunter: Good guys wear hats - I've heard Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When I was a kid, men wore nice felt hats, both as business dress and for day-to-day wear.

Boychuck and Mathis: Will race be factor in this campaign? Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Is America too racist to elect a black president?

Brooks' 'Weeds' role a departure Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LOS ANGELES - Albert Brooks' mordant on-screen neuroticism has lifted his films and characters to comedic heights, with "Defending Your Life," "Lost in America" and his Oscar-nominated turn in "Broadcast News" among the prime examples.

Adopting hope: Center coordinates transfer of unused embryos to infertile couples Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Prospective parents sometimes see the National Embryo Donation Center as the crossroads of medicine and miracles. For founder Dr. Jeffrey Keenan, it's a mission. To Keenan, each of the frozen embryos floating in liquid nitrogen is potentially someone's child. Destroying an embryo, he feels, destroys its chance to become a human life.

Barefooters have no soles and proud of it Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:05 -0000
He's got a good pair of feet, Art Sylvia. Solid and toned. Fungus-free. Toes nicely aligned. The soles have developed a thick skin, yet they're surprisingly soft to the touch. (Yes, we asked. And yes, he kindly obliged.)

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