News 2008-07-09 Andanh.com

Miniature grist mill brings 18th-century structure alive Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:55 -0000
Tom Bell has never been a man who likes to sit still. That's why he decided to construct a miniature grist mill in the backyard of his Bexhill subdivision home in the 1980s.

Hudgens: Villagers' talents come shining through - in color Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Guild provides a pane in the glass. We're continually amazed at the breadth and depth of the talent in Tellico Village.

Snow: 12 lies between boy, man Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
I see him standing on the dock. His foot is poised above the surface of the water. He's about to step over the edge to slip into the murky waters of Fort Loudoun Lake. I call out to him just before he attempts a perfect pencil dive.

Business spotlight: Happy Yap Doggie Day Camp Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Driving up the dirt driveway to Happy Yap Doggie Day Camp feels like countryside, dozens of miles from citified concerns like concrete and skyscrapers. Truth is, though, the doggie day camp is a convenient two miles from downtown Knoxville.

Asbury: World of words, funky art fill bookstore Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The books come in. The books go out. And may it ever be thus.

Paul House to get DNA tests in case Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:09:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A prosecutor seeking to retry a former death row inmate released after nearly 23 years says he might drop the charges if the man's DNA is not found on evidence in his case.

Cosby man sentenced in hit-and-run crash last year Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:16:00 -0000
A convicted sex offender will serve about two years in jail for the hit-and-run crash that killed a Fulton High School student last year.

Worker gets electrical shock at Neyland Stadium Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:44:00 -0000
A worker grabbed a live wire by accident at Neyland Stadium at about 12:30 p.m. today.

Knoxville stomping trial delayed Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:16:00 -0000
The murder case against three men accused in the 2006 stomping death of a Northeast Knoxville man was postponed today.

Inspections reveal weakened interstate sign in Kingsport Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:02:00 -0000
State inspectors sent out this morning across East Tennessee to examine overhead interstate signs after one fell Monday onto Interstate 65 in Nashville already have identified one weakened structure.

Flames strike Pigeon Forge resort Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:20:00 -0000
PIGEON FORGE - Firefighters from two agencies battled a blaze throughout the morning that consumed a storage area at Sunrise Ridge Resort.

Public hears from hopefuls Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:55 -0000
Approximately 35-40 supporters, undecided voters and others turned out Tuesday night at West High School to hear Knox County Commission 4th District candidates discuss their opinions on a variety of issues.

Sevier rules when it comes to 'I do' Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The minister wears bib overalls as couples jump the broom at Hillbilly Weddings, one of dozens of wedding services available in Sevier County, where more than a quarter of Tennessee's marriages were recorded last year.

Pastor takes charge of Carson-Newman Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JEFFERSON CITY - The trustees of Carson-Newman College hope new President J. Randall O'Brien will smooth the troubled waters that have rocked the Baptist liberal arts college.

Hopefuls want local changes Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Just as change is a theme in this year's presidential race, so it is with the candidates vying for the open West Knoxville 4th District Seat A on the Knox County Commission.

Ophelia Ford must retake funeral director exam Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:39:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The state Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers has ruled that state Sen. Ophelia Ford must reapply for her license to run her family's funeral home in Memphis.

Wildlife officials destroying alligators in Tenn. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:38:00 -0000
NASHVILLE -Tennessee wildlife officials said they are destroying alligators because there are no longer places to send them.

Repair imminent in Memphis where trains affected Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:51:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - A sinkhole that first appeared about the size of a basketball has grown to an 8-foot-wide, $1 million dollar problem that's interfering with passenger rail service to Memphis.

Clarksville woman charged in hot car death of baby Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:11:00 -0000
CLARKSVILLE - Police in Clarksville have arrested a woman in the death of her infant daughter in a hot car.

State briefs: July 9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
TWRA: Michigan man drowns in Norris Lake

McCain, Obama court Hispanics Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought Tuesday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share the same economic concerns as other Americans - and they will help the whole country prosper.

Tuke ready to do battle Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
By Bob Tuke's account, he was so eager as a young Marine officer to serve in Vietnam that he finagled orders to get there on temporary assignment as a courier, then talked a general into letting him stay.

Candidates want commission changes Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Managing the budget, improving schools and restoring confidence in government are among the key issues for the two candidates running for the Knox County Commission's 4th District Seat B seat representing West Knoxville.

Iraq presses U.S. on troop pullout Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials stepped up pressure on the United States on Tuesday to agree to a specific timeline to withdraw American forces, a sign of the government's growing confidence as violence falls.

U.S. chief: Stabilization takes time Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
COMBAT OUTPOST RABIY, Iraq - Even in the chin-high piles of roadside rubble, the crumbled cinderblock and the eerily empty streets of this neighborhood in western Mosul, America's top military officer sees hope. But he also sees peril and an urgent need to get the economy going - jobs, services, some semblance of regular life.

Witness goes missing on eve of trial Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
On the eve of trial, a man who claimed to be an eyewitness to a fatal stomping in Knoxville that nearly decapitated the victim is missing.

Initiatives sought for young children Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The United Way of Greater Knoxville wants to get babies thinking and parents teaching.

Man's arrest made in error Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Can you say "oops"?Drug charges have been dismissed against a UPS worker and softball coach who was apparently arrested by mistake last month as part of a massive roundup of fugitives in East Tennessee, authorities said.

Gas prices fuel alternatives Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Wayne Brintnall finally got tired of paying the high prices for gasoline every week. His truck gets only 14 miles to the gallon.

Just 'put your mind to it' Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JOHNSON CITY - "Can't never could." Eleven-year-old Emily Moore has heard that simple, yet meaningful, phrase ever since she can remember. Heeding that mantra has served her well, too.

Big effort results in trapped horse's rescue Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
OLIVER SPRINGS - A horse that slid down a highway embankment and became tangled in a large tree root was saved in a dramatic rescue Monday morning that involved about a dozen people and a backhoe.

Anderson/Blount briefs: July 9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
School board to review decision on teacher

Fire destroys mountaintop home Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
TOWNSEND - A three-story mountaintop log home is described as a total loss following a fire Tuesday afternoon that is believed to have been caused by a ceiling fan.

Redevelopment ideas Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If the redevelopment plans for North Central Avenue and Broadway are to have any chance of success, local residents and business owners said Knoxville officials must confront the realities that currently are holding the area back - namely homelessness and prostitution.

VP sought testimony cuts Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Seeking to play down the effects of global warming, Vice President Dick Cheney's office pushed to delete from congressional testimony references about the consequences of climate change on public health, a former senior EPA official claimed Tuesday.

Fed moves to curb shaky home lending Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.

Dems vying for state Senate tally 2Q fundraising Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - State Senate Democratic candidates say they have raised more than $735,000 in the second quarter in their effort to tip the balance back in their favor in the General Assembly's upper chamber.

Dental firm's ex-CEO testifies against Ford Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The former CEO of a dental services company testified in federal court Tuesday that former state Sen. John Ford called himself "Mr. 15 Percent" and offered to make the CEO's problems go away.

Traffic tips: July 9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Tonight and Thursday night, stating at 7 p.m., watch for lane closures on Gov. John Sevier Highway between the French Broad River and Alcoa Highway as part of a resurfacing project.

Cubs acquire Harden Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHICAGO - One day after the Milwaukee Brewers landed an ace, the Chicago Cubs answered.

Baseball briefs: July 9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Braves sign veteran right-hander Tavarez

Pettitte, Jeter lead Yanks, 5-0 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Derek Jeter delivered with his bat and glove, backing a determined effort by Andy Pettitte that led the New York Yankees to a much-needed, 5-0 win over the Tampa Bays Rays on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Ankiel's HR lifts Cardinals Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Former Tennessee Smokies pitcher-turned-outfielder Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick hit solo home runs and Joel Pineiro and three relievers combined on a six-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Tuesday night at Philadelphia.

Gibbs to give Stewart release Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Tony Stewart is expected to be released today from his contract with Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season, freeing the two-time NASCAR champion to purchase his own race team.

Truex penalized due to illegal car Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Martin Truex's bid to make the Chase for the championship took a severe hit Tuesday when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona.

NFL notebook: July 9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NFL hires police chief for security job

Player suspended after shopper's thumb severed Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Eastern Kentucky senior receiver Davin Walker pleaded not guilty Monday in a violent shoplifting case that severed part of a shopper's thumb.

It's been a slice of life for Wylie Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:29:00 -0000
To this day, Randy Wylie keeps it on the down low. His golf ball, that is. When he graduated from Holston High School in 1983 and left to play golf for Texas A&M, his game was forced to change. Southwestern winds beat, battered and ballooned his shots until a low, piercing trajectory was forged to combat any gust.

Taurasi reaches 3,000 points fastest Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Diana Taurasi hit a 3-pointer with 42.6 seconds left, then blocked a shot on the other end to help lift the Phoenix Mercury over the visiting Houston Comets 99-94 Wednesday afternoon.

Trial winner has no illusions Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHOLET, France - Stefan Schumacher of Germany took the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, and now says everything else is a bonus.

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