News 2008-07-12 Andanh.com

Program arranges adoption of horses, burros roaming crowded western land Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:07 -0000
Near Horse Lane and Barnyard Boulevard, Meigs County's Melissa Scott and husband Larry have a full house, including 10 horses, three guineas, three roosters, two dogs and one cat on their farm, G.S. Enterprise Kigers. She climbs out of bed between 5 and 6 every morning to take a few of the horses for a ride before the sun's intensity becomes too strong.

As part of p-card probe, TBI takes county computers issued to Finch Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have seized computers issued to former Knox County Senior Community Services Director Cynthia Finch and others, as part of a probe into purchasing-card use by the county mayor and his staff.

27 in custody after drug roundup Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
CLINTON - Armed with indictments, officers Friday began rounding up suspects from an eight-month undercover investigation into the sale of illicit drugs in Anderson County.

Clinch River Raptor Center gives injured birds another chance Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
ORRIS - Kathy Strunk grimaced as the enraged osprey's wings beat against her face. Then, the co-director of the Clinch River Raptor Center went from caretaker to liberator Friday morning. She lifted the osprey high above her head and launched it into the clear air above Norris Lake.

Hair evidence in House case to be lab-tested; may determine retrial Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
MAYNARDVILLE - A private lab will join the search for truth in the Paul Gregory House murder case and destroy one of the last untested pieces of evidence in the process.

Best six days of summer in Anderson County starting Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:04 -0000
CLINTON - It's a 119-year-old tradition, and it's billed as the best six days of summer. The Anderson County Fair, which starts Monday, each year is among the state's first examples of the summertime custom, a mainstay in some of the state's more rural areas.

Seymour man arrested in error gets official apology Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:04 -0000
A Seymour man who was mistakenly arrested on drug charges during a sweep of East Tennessee fugitives received a formal apology from police on Friday.

Jury gets case on woman accused of selling diseased dogs, lying to IRS Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:03 -0000
GREENEVILLE - Gina De'Lynn Price was a shrewd businesswoman. On that point, both sides in an ongoing federal fraud trial agree. The question for jurors, who began deliberations Friday afternoon, is whether Price also is a criminal.

Law director says authority is his Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Knox County Law Director John Owings, in a memo to all county commissioners Friday, made it clear he had the authority to resolve the issue over former mayoral assistant Requitta Bone's owing the county $8,787.54 in purchasing-card charges.

2 arrested for auto break-ins Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:01 -0000
A joint investigation by the Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff's Office led to the capture of two men accused of breaking into numerous vehicles over the past few weeks, authorities said Friday.

More arrests expected in child sex ring Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Scott County officials expect more arrests in a child sex ring probe involving more than a dozen children under the age of 13 that already has resulted in charges against four adults.

Roane DA probing missing claims Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:04 -0000
KINGSTON - Roane County District Attorney Russell Johnson said Friday he's investigating the disappearance from the county accounting department of a year of expense claims filed by Roane County Property Assessor Teresa Kirkham.

TVA workers blamed for 2 power outages in Athens Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:03 -0000
ATHENS, Tenn. - An improper switching procedure by Tennessee Valley Authority workers turned the lights out twice Friday for nearly 13,000 Athens Utilities Board customers, according to AUB spokesman Wayne Scarbrough.

Incumbents Finney, Campfield, Cobb raise less than rivals Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:03 -0000
At least three challengers to sitting East Tennessee legislators in the Aug. 7 primary election have been raising more money than their incumbent opponents, according to new reports filed with the Registry of Election Finance.

State and local briefs: July 12 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - A state trooper hit by a car while directing traffic at last month's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is out of the hospital.

Sheriff: More arrests expected in child sex ring Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:06:00 -0000
Scott County officials expect more arrests in a child sex ring probe involving more than a dozen children under the age of 13 that already has resulted in charges against four adults.

Independent lab to conduct testing in House case Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:35:00 -0000
MAYNARDVILLE - An independent lab will be brought in to test what could prove to be a key piece of evidence in the Paul Gregory House murder case, a judge ruled today.

Trooper injured at Bonnaroo released from hospital Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:51:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - A state trooper hit by a car while directing traffic at last month's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is out of the hospital.

Witness: Ford did not disclose consulting income Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:49:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Registry of Election Finance director Drew Rawlins testified Friday that former state Sen. John Ford did not properly disclose income from two lucrative consulting contracts.

Tenn. State Fairgrounds banning sale of animals Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:49:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee State Fairgrounds will no longer allow the sale of animals on the property due to concerns about the conditions of the animals.

Vines: Obama HQ opens downtown Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Local Democrats for Barack Obama's presidential campaign have quietly opened a headquarters in the basement of the Farragut Building at Gay Street and Clinch Avenue. There's no word yet on what Republican rival John McCain's campaign will do locally.

Financial disclosure documents for Knox County candidates Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:01:00 -0000
See PDF copies of candidates' financial disclosure forms.

McCain devotes day to women's issues Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:14 -0000
HUDSON, Wis. - Republican John McCain told a mostly female audience Friday that his plans to cut income, business and estate taxes would help women while Democrat Barack Obama's proposals would only erect new economic obstacles for them.

Brown, Ward share number of concerns Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Both candidates for the South Knoxville seat on County Commission oppose a proposed residence for homeless people in the vacant Flenniken Elementary School, and they're stumping for better schools and roads.

Jones quarter's top-spending candidate Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Knox County Sheriff Jimmy "J.J." Jones has spent more than any other candidate - nearly $25,000 - in the past three months as the county general election approaches.

'Lob bombs' new threat in Iraq Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:14 -0000
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - U.S. forces may be close to unlocking the mystery of who is behind a deadly innovation in Iraqi insurgents' weapons, a "lob bomb" now being used in Baghdad to target U.S. and Iraqi combat outposts, a senior American general said Friday in an Associated Press interview.

Knox Heritage offers July photo contest Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Think you can make the grade as a noteworthy photographer? Knox Heritage is offering a contest for photographers living in the Knoxville area, giving them the opportunity to participate in the organization's fall event, the Art & Architecture Tour.

UT hires one, says goodbye to other Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The University of Tennessee announced two major staff changes Friday. Bonnie Yegidis will become vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Success, succeeding longtime administrator Robert Levy, who retired Dec. 31.

Bad accounting in ET claimed Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GREENEVILLE - Call it the dumb hick's tax loophole. A defense witness in the trial of Gina De'Lynn Price offered that explanation Friday for why he believes Price is being wrongly accused of income tax evasion.

Murder suspect arrested in West Knoxville Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:50:00 -0000
A Mexican national wanted for murder in Texas was arrested today at a shopping center in West Knoxville.

TBI seizes county computers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:55:00 -0000
Agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have seized computers issued to former Knox County Senior Community Services Director Cynthia Finch and others as part of a probe into purchasing card use by the county mayor and his staff.

UT names VP for academic affairs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:23:00 -0000
Bonnie Yegidis has been named vice president for academic affairs and student success for the University of Tennessee system.

Administration rejects regulating greenhouse gases Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:14 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration, dismissing the recommendations of its top experts, rejected regulating the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming Friday, saying it would cripple the U.S. economy.

Apology best way to deal with embarrassing remarks Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:10 -0000
NEW YORK - It's doesn't happen only to the Rev. Jesse Jackson. We've all been there: Caught on an open speaker phone saying something embarrassing, or overheard by a colleague at an inopportune moment.

Couple, daughter charged with abusing children Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:48:00 -0000
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A grand jury has indicted a Clarksville couple and their adult daughter on child abuse charges, and authorities have removed five children from their home.

2 children, 2 firefighters reported hurt in blaze Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:46:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Fire officials in Nashville said two children and two firefighters suffered injuries in a house fire.

Teen charged in slaying back in Nashville Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:45:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A teenager who fled to Canada after being accused of killing a store owner during a botched robbery in Nashville has been returned to the city.

Environmental agency denies permit to dam up swamp Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:44:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - State environmental regulators have denied a permit to wildlife officials to dam up the Black Swamp in Obion County, rebuffing their attempts to create a 900-acre wetland as a wintering area for ducks.

Jury in Chattanooga clears man of gun charges Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:42:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Federal authorities in Chattanooga have released a man that a jury acquitted on weapons charges.

Traffic tip: July 12 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In Anderson County, be alert for workers on the Interstate 75 North and South bridge over Hinds Creek between mile markers 119 and 120.

No relief for Smokies, 10-4 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:06 -0000
SEVIERVILLE - The Chicago Cubs' decision to promote nine-game winner Mitch Atkins to Class AAA Iowa on Thursday left the Tennessee Smokies' rotation with a gaping hole and manager Buddy Bailey in a lurch.

Cooper can't top sizzling Rochester Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:05 -0000
LOUDON - Donnie Cooper ran into a hot opponent and Knoxville ran out of golfers Friday in the Tennessee Golf Association Match Play Championship at Tennessee National.

Axley shoots 66, is tied for second Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Kenny Perry again sizzled following a sluggish start and was two strokes off the lead after the second round of the John Deere Classic on Friday at Silvis, Ill.

Mets' win 7th in row Easley Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Damion Easley's home run in the eighth inning carried the host New York Mets past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Friday night, their seventh consecutive win.

Baseball notebook: July 12 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NEW YORK - The Baltimore Orioles fired a high-ranking scout after Major League Baseball's newly formed investigative unit linked him to a gambling probe.

Hochevar Royal pain to Seattle Associated Press Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Luke Hochevar called it the best outing of his young career. The former University of Tennessee pitcher scattered five hits over seven innings and David DeJesus doubled in two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals defeat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Friday night.

Fifth Nationwide win for Busch Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:02 -0000
JOLIET, Ill. - Kyle Busch keeps winning no matter where he races. Busch added another Nationwide Series victory to his column Friday night, winning the Dollar General 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway.

'Awesome' moves by Castroneves Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GLADEVILLE - Helio Castroneves' drought is over. The man who has grabbed more poles than any other driver in IndyCar Series history hadn't captured one in qualifying since winning "Dancing with the Stars" last fall. But Castroneves pushed Danica Patrick aside Friday by averaging 204.519 mph over four laps in qualifying for tonight's Firestone Indy 200 at the Nashville Superspeedway.

Armes scores biggest win Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
An area dirt late-model driver scored big last weekend by winning a national touring series event. Joe Armes won Sunday's rain-delayed Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Tazewell Speedway before an overflow crowd.

Drivers in dark about Chicagoland Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000
JOLIET, Ill. - Although there will be floodlights all around the track, NASCAR teams still are very much in the dark going into the first Sprint Cup series night race at Chicagoland Speedway.

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