News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

Clinton grinds out victory over Obama in Pennsylvania Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00 CDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton ground out a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Navy awards Northrop Grumman unmanned aircraft system contract Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02 CDT
The Department of the Navy announced today that Northrop Grumman Corp. has been awarded a $1.16 billion contract for the broad area maritime surveillance unmanned aircraft system.

Tivoli neighbors looking at casino zoning Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02 CDT
Six months after Mayor A. J. Holloway vetoed rezoning the Tivoli Casino project in East Biloxi, neighbors in that area want the Biloxi City Council to start the process of rezoning their properties to Water Front for casino development.

Gordon apparently on his way out at MSU Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:32 CDT
Mississippi State guard Jamont Gordon is going to make himself eligible for the NBA Draft.

Ole Miss' Brittney Reese earns SEC honors again Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:37 CDT
Ole Miss junior jumper Brittney Reese of Gulfport was selected as the SEC Female Field Athlete of the Week for the third time this season after her performance at the LSU Alumni Gold meet.

Saints' Loomis evades specifics on trade, draft possibilities Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:12 CDT
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis prides himself on being vague at best when answering questions concerning this weekend's NFL draft.

Woman dies in Pass Christian fire Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:17 CDT
Fire swept through a home in the northern region of town late this morning, killing the lone occupant and gutting the one-story structure.

Spirit of Keesler dedicated Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:52 CDT
The Keesler family was in Biloxi today to witness the dedication of The Spirit of Keesler WC-130J Hurricane Hunter at Keesler Air Force Base.

Judge dismisses fraud claim against State Farm Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:22 CDT
A federal judge on Monday dismissed fraud claims against State Farm and vendor E.A. Renfroe in a key Hurricane Katrina lawsuit that accused State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. of altering an engineering report to minimize the loss.

Detectives review facts of fatal Gulfport shooting Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:47 CDT
Detectives today are reviewing the facts and circumstances of a shooting from early Monday night that killed one Gulfport man and injured another.

East Central defeats Picayune, advances in state baseball playoffs Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:47 CDT
Phillip Byrd's RBI single proved to be the game-winner late Monday night as East Central defeated Picayune 12-11 to advance in the Class 4A state baseball playoffs. Byrd was also the winning pitcher in relief.

Police catch girls at burglary in progress Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:47 CDT
An alarm that alerted police to a burglary in progress led to a short foot pursuit and the arrests of two teenage girls.

Get ready for a good day Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:05 CDT
Fog will clear this morning, with highs reaching the 80s. The temperatures tonight will be around 60 degrees.

Two jailed after police pursuits Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
One man tried to outrun authorities on a 4-wheeler while another fled in a car in unrelated police pursuits in Jackson County over the weekend.

Drowned man's body still missing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A man who drowned Saturday near a public park off the Biloxi River has been identified, but his body had not been found by Monday afternoon.

Robin Roberts decides to ditch wig Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
"Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts announced Monday on the morning news program that she would abandon her wig.

Katrina suit fraud claim dropped Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A federal judge on Monday dismissed claims of fraud in a key Hurricane Katrina lawsuit that accused State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. of using different engineering reports to deny a couple's insurance policy after the storm.

Drainage issues dubbed emergency Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
PASCAGOULA - Jackson County supervisors voted Monday to treat drain leaks at the old courthouse as an emergency.

Critics: Medicaid interviews cause more problems Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A group of health advocates wants Gov. Haley Barbour to direct the Division of Medicaid to end the in-person interviews required for people to reapply for the program.

Election will pick Wicker's replacement Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
North Mississippi voters go to the polls today for the third time in six weeks to decide who will represent them in Congress.

Fashion flair, faith marked Duncan's life Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Style, flair, and a rock-solid belief in God characterized the life of Lourene "Lou" Wilks Duncan, who died late last week.

Chase ends in woman's arrest Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
An Alabama woman was arrested on drug charges Monday after she led Mobile County authorities on a vehicle pursuit that ended in Jackson County when spike strips were used to deflate her vehicle's tires.

Highway, utility work clash in Gulfport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:11 CDT
Fearing a reconstruction disaster, city leaders today are expected to ask the state Department of Transportation for full cooperation in putting Gulfport's roads and utilities back together.

Marshals nab sex offender in Alabama Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
A tip called into Jackson County sheriff's deputies led to the capture of a person authorities say is the county's last noncompliant sex offender.

Supreme Court OKs executions Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
The Supreme Court, fresh off its decision that lethal injection was a constitutional method of execution, lifted reprieves Monday for three death-row inmates around the country, including a Texas man who was waiting only a few feet from the death chamber when his life was temporarily spared.

Hood wary of corporate ownership of news groups Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said at a press luncheon Monday that he's not happy about corporate ownership of news organizations.

STATE BRIEFS Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
FEMA, Barbour to tour flood damage areas

AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Health departments offer free vaccines for kids

Gasoline sets record of $3.50 a gallon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Rising gasoline prices tightened the squeeze on drivers Monday, jumping for the first time to an average $3.50 a gallon at filling stations across the country with no sign of relief.

Wal-Mart retains Fortune 500 top spot Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. shrugged off weak consumer spending to remain atop the 2008 Fortune 500 list, edging Exxon Mobil Corp. for the second straight year in the magazine's annual ranking of the nation's largest publicly traded companies.

Bank of America sees wilting profits Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
If the 77 percent drop in Bank of America's first-quarter earnings is any indication, the economy may have a long way to go before it works out the problems that began with the subprime mortgage crisis.

Long Beach tastes sweet smell of South State success Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:38 CDT
Mark Ross's Long Beach Bearcats have used a proven formula for success this season. Pitching, timely hitting and then a little more pitching.

Saints' Draft history riddled with good, bad Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
The New Orleans Saints own the 10th pick of Saturday's NFL Draft, and their choice will set the tone for what has been a mixed bag for years.

Hornets plan their attack Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Byron Scott found himself awake at 5 a.m. last week, wondering if he should make defensive changes to deal with a dynamic Dallas attack that gave the Hornets fits in both teams' regular season finale.

Tackles will be going fast in NFL Draft Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Attention NFL teams that are scouring for offensive tackles early in the draft. This is probably your year as at least five tackles will be off the board by the end of Round 1 during Saturday's NFL draft.

USM at a crucial point for regional outlook Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
In the past, when Southern Miss tangles with Mississippi State in baseball, it's all about instate rivalry and the ever important RPI.

James Green leaves for Jacksonville Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:16 CDT
James Green has been hired as the men's basketball coach at Jacksonville State, leaving Mississippi Valley State after leading the Delta Devils to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1996.

Kenyan, Ethiopian are victorious in Boston Marathon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Robert Cheruiyot is well-versed in the Boston Marathon course, with four victories in five attempts.

James scores 30 as Cavaliers beat up Wizards 116-86 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Maybe Gilbert Arenas was talking about some other Cavaliers.

Hudson rebounds, Braves make it 5 in a row Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04 CDT
Streaking Braves rise above .500

Report: Kanye West and Alexis Phifer call off engagement Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:42 CDT
Kanye West and his fiancee have reportedly broken off their engagement.

Beyonce, Jay-Z filed marriage license Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:29 CDT
A village clerk says a marriage license for Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, dated April 4 and signed by the person who officiated at the wedding, is being filed with the state.

Richie Sambora pleads out DUI case in California Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:42 CDT
Richie Sambora struck a deal with prosecutors Tuesday just hours after they filed drunken driving charges against him, pleading no contest to one misdemeanor count of driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.

Sony BMG joins Universal in offering catalog on Nokia phones Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:44 CDT
Sony BMG is joining Universal Music Group in allowing users of select Nokia mobile phones access to its entire music catalog later this year.

Billy Bragg plays politics - and more Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:25 CDT
Billy Bragg stood on stage at the South by Southwest Music Festival with an electric guitar around his neck and a brand-new song to play.

Florez wows crowd at Met with 18 high Cs Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:50 CDT
Rewarding a rare encore with an even rarer standing ovation in midperformance, a rapturous Metropolitan Opera audience hailed the company's beguiling new production of Donizetti's comic gem, "La Fille du Regiment" ("The Daughter of the Regiment").

Let's go fly a kite Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:29 CDT
Millie Olcott with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce quickly corrects the suggestion that the ninth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Kite Fest is just "a family event."

Here's how to make your own kite Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:30 CDT
The gusty winds of spring are upon us, and the Long Beach Kite Festival coming up May 3 is the perfect opportunity to go fly a kite.

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