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May 25, 2008
Private psychiatrists offer free service to troops
WASHINGTON — Thousands of private counselors are offering free services to troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems, jumping in to help because the military is short on therapists.
Spacecraft on track to make historic Mars landing
PASADENA, Calif. (AP)—A three-legged NASA spacecraft was closing in on Mars Sunday for what scientists hope will be the first-ever touchdown near Mars’ north pole to study whether the permafrost could have supported primitive life.
Energy fears looming, new survivalists prepare
BUSKIRK, N.Y. (AP)—A few years ago, Kathleen Breault was just another suburban grandma, driving countless hours every week, stopping for lunch at McDonald’s, buying clothes at the mall, watching TV in the evenings.
May 24, 2008
Veterans’ burials nonstop at national cemeteries
RITTMAN, Ohio (AP)—The cracking of rifle fire silenced the twittering blue jays, blackbirds and killdeer.
Humane Society hosts Puppy Extravaganza
One “black and white sleepy head” at the Lee County Humane Society’s Puppy Extravaganza found a new home Saturday.
Charter ranked last in customer service
Charter Communications Inc., which provides cable service in East Alabama, ranks last in customer satisfaction in a new nationwide survey released earlier this month.
Officials say Bessemer man died in mining accident
Officials have identified a coal miner who died in a fatal accident at the Oak Grove Mine. 64-year-old Lee Edward Graham of Bessemer, a 30-year employee at the underground facility, was fatally injured on Thursday
Benefactor pledges $25 million toward new hospital facility
The chairman and CEO of Russell Lands has pledged $25 million toward a $100 million capital campaign to build a new facility on the Children’s Hospital campus in downtown Birmingham
First Lady to speak during Alabama high school graduation ceremony
First Lady Laura Bush will speak at Enterprise High School’s graduation next Thursday.
May 23, 2008
Woman wins free gas for a year
She’s got a ticket to ride, and she won’t have to care about gas prices for the next year. That ticket is actually a gas gift card.
Auburn seeking first ombudsman
It’s taken more than two years, but Auburn University is finally searching for its first ombudsperson.
Governor calls special session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Bob Riley on Friday ordered Alabama legislators to return to Montgomery next week for a special session to pass a budget to fund Alabama schools and colleges.
‘Bama Bulldogge Bash’ to take place Saturday and Sunday
The Bama Bulldogge Bash, a conformation show for Olde English Bulldogges, will be held at Chewacla State Park May 24 and 25.
Humane Society to host adoption extravaganza
The Lee County Humane Society (LCHS) will host the “Puppy Adoption Extravaganza” Saturday.
I-85 accident cleared
A late morning wreck that backed up traffic for miles in the northbound landes of I-85 in Troup County, Georgia, has been cleared, according to the state Department of Transportation. All traffic lanes are open.
New AU-based National Egg Processing Center sets inaugural meeting
Auburn University has joined with the University of Georgia, North Carolina State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service to establish a new National Egg Processing Center in Auburn.
Update: Time change for quake victim fundraiser
The Auburn University Chinese Students and Scholars Organization will still hold a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. tonight on the Samford Hall lawn to mourn those who died in the recent earthquake in China and to bless the survivors.
A fundraising station will be set up at the Foy Student Union entrance from 3 to 6 p.m., instead of noon to 3 p.m., as previously reported.
Armed robbery reported in Opelika
An Opelika resident was reportedly robbed at gunpoint of a camera and cash at noon Thursday, according to police. The victim was allegedly robbed of $10 and a digital camera in a wooded area behind Pop’s Trailer Park off South Long Street, according to Opelika police Capt. Allan Elkins.
Crime Stoppers golf tournament June 6
The Third Annual Lee County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament will be next Friday, June 6, at Grand National, beginning with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.
Obama and McCain begin the hunt for veeps
Barack Obama and John McCain have begun taking quiet but purposeful steps toward choosing their running mates, fresh signs that the Democratic nomination fight is over and the presidential race is rapidly moving toward the Obama-McCain general election matchup.McCain has a head start in the “veepstakes,” with Obama still fighting off never-say-die Hillary Rodham Clinton.
House Judiciary panel subpoenas Rove for justice inquiry
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday subpoenaed President Bush’s former chief political adviser, Karl Rove, to testify about whether the White House improperly meddled with the Justice Department. It’s unclear whether Rove will ever be forced to testify. The White House refuses to let him or other top aides testify about private conversations with Bush, citing executive privilege to block Congress’ demands.
Former governor asks appeals court to throw out conviction
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman asked a federal appeals court Thursday to overturn his conviction in a government corruption case.
In an 84-page motion, Siegelman’s attorneys asked the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order the former Democratic governor acquitted of all charges or grant him a new trial. Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy were convicted in June 2006 of bribery and other charges.
May 22, 2008
Valley to celebrate ‘Day on the River’
Saltine-munching skills will be very important this weekend in Valley.
A Dog’s Life: K-9s do dangerous work, have bond with handlers
Cpl. Scott Mingus’ police partner is everything he could want — quiet, loyal and dedicated. Furry, too.
Marine Police watching for drunken boaters on Lake Martin
You could say that some boaters at Lake Martin reached the point of saturation and something had to give.
Opelika Middle School students plant for the future
Opelika Middle School students took time out during their last day of school Thursday to take care of an old friend — Rocky Brook Creek.
Some local bills stalled at end of session
District Attorney Nick Abbett wanted a drug court. He wanted to divert those convicted of drug use out of the court system in Lee County and into an intensive rehabilitation program.
Decorated veteran speaks at Kiwanis meeting
As a Lieutenant General with more than 32 years of military service, Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore has never had a problem getting and holding the attention of a large crowd.
AU students hold vigil for quake victims
Auburn University’s Chinese Students and Scholars Organization will hold a candlelight vigil from 8 to 9 p.m., Friday on the Samford Hall lawn to mourn those who died in the recent earthquake in China and to bless the survivors.
Senate Passes Webb GI Bill
WASHINGTON-The Senate approved Thursday with a veto-proof majority a modernized GI bill to cover educational benefits for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
