News 2008-08-07 Andanh.com

No voting predictions Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:30 -0000
Knox County's early-voting totals were higher than peer counties in recent weeks but lower than two years ago, and there are a dozen more offices on the ballot than usual this year, so don't ask Greg Mackay for a prediction about how many people will vote today.

Woman to be arraigned in death of 1st husband Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
Raynella Dossett Leath, accused of killing her first husband 16 years ago while he was the Knox County attorney general, is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 21 in Criminal Court.

Developer cited for illegal mining Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
Federal authorities have cited a prominent East Tennessee developer for illegally strip-mining coal at a gated, luxury golf resort touted as an "eco-friendly community" under construction in Campbell County.

Pastor full of curiosity, doubt Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
The Rev. Chris Buice has given a lot of thought to the subject of hate lately. The pastor of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church has no more insight than anyone else into the tragedy that invaded his congregation little more than a week ago, when Jim David Adkisson, 58, entered the Kingston Pike sanctuary during the Sunday morning service July 27 and allegedly opened fire with a shotgun on more than 200 parishioners, killing two and wounding six others.

Mayor may be sanctioned Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
Sanctions against Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale are possible at County Commission's Aug. 25 meeting, when the panel takes up a review of Ragsdale's now-defunct hospitality fund.

Lawyer to get look at client's 'manifesto' Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
By today, the man tasked with defending an out-of-work Vietnam veteran who allegedly opened fire inside a packed Knoxville church expects to get his first glimpse at the most closely guarded piece of evidence against his client - Jim David Adkisson's own explanation.

Family called to give back Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
Laid off in the wake of the national mortgage crisis and out of money for food or rent, Bev and Tony Goldstein packed their four kids into their van and said goodbye to California.

Students, teachers 'ready to go' as new Grainger High School gets set to open Monday Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
RUTLEDGE - Grainger High School will open its doors to students for the first time Monday, and with that comes a new mascot - the Grizzlies - more elbow room in all the county's schools and a new middle school that will use the former Rutledge High School building.

Hiroshima Day brings contrasting reactions Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
OAK RIDGE - At the minute Wednesday that an atomic bomb was dropped 63 years ago, Ralph Hutchison suddenly stopped reading somber reflections on that historic instant when the world forever changed.

High named chief of staff to UT president Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Katie High, University of Tennessee interim vice president for academic affairs and student success, has been named chief of staff to UT President John Petersen, her second stint as presidential chief of staff.

Dem candidates for Senate wrap campaigns Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NASHVILLE - The two apparent front-runners in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Mike Padgett and Bob Tuke, are winding up their campaigns today at opposite ends of the state.

State briefs: Aug. 7 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Man steals school bus in Fountain City Knoxville police are searching for the man who stole a school bus and took it on a joyride around town this week.

Actor accused of assaults at Memphis airport Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:47:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - A veteran character actor who's the son of a notable civil rights leader was arrested for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and a police officer at Memphis International Airport.

Congressman calls police on unwanted cameraman in his home Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:54:00 -0000
MEMPHIS - U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, holding an election-eve news conference, called police to get a man with a video camera removed from his home today.

Former Mt. Pleasant mayor accused of sex charge Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:17:00 -0000
COLUMBIA, Tenn. — A parole officer with a community corrections program, who formerly served as mayor of Mt. Pleasant, has been indicted on a sex charge.

Beast that set off gator hunt is apparently fake Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:38:00 -0000
ATHENS, Tenn. — It looked like a gator, but the creature spotted in a murky pond may have more to do with pigskin than alligator hide.

State captures escaped convict after 27 years Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:34:00 -0000
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Correction has caught an escaped convict after 27 years on the run.

Investigators uncover cheating ring at Cherokee casino Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:00 -0000
CHEROKEE, N.C. — Investigators have stopped a cheating ring that stole $286,000 at the Cherokee Indian casino in western North Carolina, a newspaper reported today.

Venable: Blowing the budget for Bowser Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Over a career spanning nearly 40 years, I've tried to spend the News Sentinel's money wisely. But a few days ago, I shot our fiscal policies to smithereens.

Bredesen apparently not a veep prospect Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
WASHINGTON - Gov. Phil Bredesen said Wednesday he'd like to see Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama pick a governor as his running mate, but it apparently won't be him.

Farm policy stands critical in Midwest Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
DES MOINES, Iowa - Republican presidential candidate John McCain opposes the $300 billion farm bill and subsidies for ethanol, positions that both supporters and opponents say might cost him votes he needs in the upper Midwest this November.

Gauging facts, McCain relents on tire pressure Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
ELKHART, Ind. - Barack Obama taunted Republican presidential rival John McCain on Wednesday for first ridiculing him for advising voters to keep tires inflated and then later acknowledging that the practice saves gasoline.

Election accord eludes Iraqis Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraqi lawmakers failed Wednesday to agree on a provincial election law and adjourned for the month, casting doubt whether U.S.-backed balloting can be held this year in the country's 18 provinces.

Mayor hopes tax hike turning point for schools Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
LOUDON - County Mayor Doyle Arp of Loudon says he hopes the county commission's vote Monday night to commit new money to the schools may mark something of a turning point.

Smokies get record amount Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
East Tennesseans and western North Carolinians on Wednesday night pledged a record amount - more than $200,000 - to help the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with such projects as new exhibits and maintenance of trails.

Investigators end cheating ring at N.C. casino Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHEROKEE, N.C. - Investigators have stopped a cheating ring that stole $286,000 at the Cherokee Indian casino in western North Carolina, a newspaper has reported.

Regional briefs: Aug. 7 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Loudon police vehicles win national award LOUDON - The new look of Loudon police vehicles is getting attention on the streets and in the pages of national law enforcement journals.

Police seek joyrider who swiped Fountain City school bus Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:49:00 -0000
Knoxville police are searching for the thief who stole a schoolbus and took it on a joyride around town this week.

It's a record! $200K pledged to Smokies Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:52:00 -0000
Television viewers here and in North Carolina tonight pledged a record amount - more than $200,000 - to help the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Upscale developer cited for wildcat mining Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:40:00 -0000
Federal authorities have cited a prominent East Tennessee developer for illegally strip-mining coal at a gated, luxury golf resort touted as an "eco-friendly community" under construction in Campbell County. The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued a notice of violation last month to Rarity Mountain, one of the Rarity Community developments headed up by Mike Ross, records show.

Pastor interested in effect of right-wing writings on accused shooter Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:32:00 -0000
The trauma counseling team has moved on, the reports have dropped out of the daily news cycle and the sanctuary has been rededicated, but the Rev. Chris Buice is still trying to collect his thoughts on the gunman that invaded his congregation little more than a week ago.

Davis wants careful consideration of Ragsdale audit; sanctions possible Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:17:00 -0000
Knox County Commissioners at their Aug. 25 meeting will conduct a review of the audit of Mayor Mike Ragsdale's now defunct hospitality fund, a review that could include sanctions, one commissioner said today.

Police seek Family Dollar robber who fled in minivan Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:13:00 -0000
Police today are searching for a man who fired a shot into the ceiling of an East Knoxville business before robbing it last night.

Anthrax case capped Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
WASHINGTON - Army scientist Bruce Ivins "was the only person responsible" for anthrax attacks in 2001 that killed five and rattled the nation, the Justice Department said Wednesday, buttressing its claim with the release of dozens of documents all pointing to his guilt.

Guilty verdict sets tone for Gitmo trials Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - The conviction of Osama bin Laden's driver by a U.S. military court after a 10-day trial provides an indication of what to expect as more Guantanamo prisoners go to court: shifting charges, secret testimony - and quick verdicts.

S.C. deputy shot, killed Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
SMOAKS, S.C. - A South Carolina sheriff's deputy was shot to death while responding to a home alarm Wednesday, and authorities said they were seeking several people of interest.

Second mustard gas leak at Ky. depot laid to heat Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Officials at a chemical weapons stockpile in Kentucky suspect rising summer temperatures are partly responsible for the second mustard gas leak in less than two weeks after the storage site went three years without one.

More Americans use highly debated computers in casting their ballot Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
As Tennesseans head to the polls to vote today, they join the more than 90 percent of Americans whose political intentions are tabulated by computer.

Traffic tip: Aug. 7 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In Anderson County, use caution on Interstate 75 North and South between mile markers 119 and 120 as a bridge over Hinds Creek is undergoing repairs.

Favre is traded to Jets Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to trade quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the team announced late Wednesday night.

Ahillen: Peaceful day at Tiananmen reason to hope Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
BEIJING - On Wednesday speed skater Joey Cheek's visa was revoked for protesting China's dealings with Darfur, swimmer Dara Torres had once again to defend herself against drug questions and the International Olympic Committee scrambled to come out in support of Beijing's improved pollution situation.

U.S. women no match for Norway in soccer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes Wednesday to beat the U.S. women's soccer team 2-0 at the Beijing Olympics.

Morrow: NBC pulls out stops for Olympics Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Dick Ebersol will be front and center covering the Olympics for NBC.

Addy to compete in decathlon for Liberia at Olympics Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:42:00 -0000
Now there’s another University of Tennessee face to look for Friday night in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Jangy Addy will compete in the decathlon for The Republic of Liberia in Beijing. The decathlon is Aug. 21-22. Addy, a two-time SEC decathlon champion and 2008 NCAA runner-up, has been picked by the Liberia National Olympic Committee to compete for the African nation.

Titans living up to Tyrants Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - Coaches and seasons change. Tension whenever the Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams get together doesn't.

18 runs a plateful for Smokies Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Home plate took a beating Wednesday night at AT&T Field in Chattanooga.

Karstens' perfect bid ruined Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Jeff Karstens, the recently acquired right-hander retired his first 23 batters before Chris Young's two-out double in the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Wednesday in Pittsburgh's 2-0 victory at Arizona.

6-run rally in ninth lifts Rays Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
Carlos Pena's three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Tampa Bay Rays past the Cleveland Indians 10-7 on Wednesday at St. Petersburg, Fla.

Baseball briefs: Aug. 7 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Upton benched for not running out a grounder ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay center fielder B.J. Upton was benched Wednesday against Cleveland for failing to run out a grounder the previous night.

'Monster' earns nickname Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Rich Beem stood over his tee shot on the 18th hole during his final practice session for the PGA Championship, trained his eye down the narrow fairway squeezed between bunkers, waggled his driver and then backed off.

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