News 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by quarter-point Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:53 CDT
The Federal Reserve has cut a key interest rate by a quarter-point, a smaller move than the aggressive easing it undertook earlier this year.

Suspect in teen manslaughter case set for hearing Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:50 CDT
Jeremy Ladner of Poplarville is set for an initial court appearance in Pearl River County today on a manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Shawn Phillip Allen.

DMR extends shrimp season south of Intracoastal Waterway Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:14 CDT
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources extended the 2007-2008 shrimp season south of the Intracoastal Waterway in Mississippi territorial waters, effective 12:01 a.m. May 1 to 6 a.m. May 14.

Plenty of sunshine heading our way Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:33 CDT
Lots of sunshine is in the forecast for South Mississippi today.

Former Stone County supervisor shot Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:10 CDT
Former Stone County Supervisor Duncan Hatten has been shot at his home in an apparent homicide.

Hansbrough transferring from Mississippi St. to Notre Dame Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:42 CDT
Ben Hansbrough, who helped Mississippi State advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament last month, is transferring to Notre Dame.

Update: Poplarville man charged in teen's fatal shooting Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30 CDT
A 21-year-old Poplarville man is in custody today on a manslaughter charge involving the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old high school student.

Vancleave travels to West Jones on Friday for playoff opener Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:15 CDT
Vancleave will open its third-round Class 4A baseball series on the road Friday at West Jones.

Loose barges on Mississippi hit bridge, casino in Natchez Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:20 CDT
Inspection teams were checking a Mississippi River bridge and a casino barge today after some two dozen barges broke loose here while being pushed upriver, officials said.

Air Force to jazz up Biloxi Town Green Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:05 CDT
A free evening jazz concert will be presented by the Air Force Falconaires tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green.

Hebert scholarship deadline is Wednesday Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:35 CDT
The deadline to apply for the Ronnie Hebert Memorial Scholarship is Wednesday.

Hornets' Byron Scott runs away with NBA coach of year award Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:37 CDT
When Chris Paul arrived for a workout before the 2005 NBA draft, Byron Scott took him to lunch and said the Hornets wanted the point guard if he was still available at the fourth pick.

Poplarville teen victim of homicide Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:37 CDT
Authorities in Pearl River County confirm a teenaged boy's death over the weekend has been ruled a homicide.

Sunny and warm today Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:16 CDT
A pretty day is on tap today with a high near 76 degrees.

Falconaires on tap with jazz Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The Biloxi Town Green will be spread with blankets and people come to hear the Air Force Falconaires play big-band jazz tonight as the sun goes down.

Bids received for library demolition Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Harrison County officials received bids Tuesday for the demolition of the Gulfport Library, but the bids won't be awarded until at least Monday.

Suspect dressed as woman to hide Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Demetris James McNutt, 22, charged with capital murder in the death of a Biloxi resident, had a preliminary hearing in City Court on Tuesday, but police said they expect more arrests in the case.

Boudin tops Moore for new Ward 5 seat Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Joey Boudin became the newest face on the City Council Tuesday night when he edged out competitor Sam Moore by 31 votes for the Ward 5 seat.

Bill limiting vehicles in waterways awaits Barbour Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
A bill passed by the Legislature and awaiting the governor's signature would provide penalties for those who ride four-wheelers and other vehicles in public waterways - something officials said is a big problem in South Mississippi.

KaBOOM! nears 100th playground Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The 100th KaBOOM! playground to be built in the Gulf Coast region since Hurricane Katrina will go up in June, and local youngsters had a chance to make design suggestions this week.

Shift change for workers Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Employees at the Harrison County Sand Beach and Road departments will work four 10-hour days to save fuel and increase productivity beginning June 1.

'Yacht Club' loses a founder Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
During the late 1980s, Bruce Agnelly gathered regularly with friends at the small craft harbor in Ocean Springs. Rather than head out into the bay, Agnelly said he and his crew would "sit out there, drink a few beers and solve the world's problems," said his son, Gino.

No mattress found in white van Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The recent attempted abduction of a 12-year-old girl was an isolated incident and police have no reason to believe children in Gulfport neighborhoods are being stalked, a police spokesman said.

Day of Prayer set Thursday Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Persons of faith will gather at a dozen Coast locations to mark the 57th annual National Day of Prayer around noon Thursday, though Gautier will mark the occasion with a prayer breakfast. All of the observances will be in public places, as opposed to churches, and various denominations will be represented.

Casino customer service is key Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Coast casino executives were mailed invitations to G2E Asia 2008, set for June, and Alan Silver's came with a request to speak at the Macau, China, event.

Meeting of wards, meeting of minds Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
A meeting scheduled for Friday will launch an economic initiative to unite neighborhoods and businesses in several parts of the city.

Rigsbys issue rebuttal Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:07 CDT
Attorneys for the two women at the center of the State Farm whistleblower lawsuit asserted on Monday their clients did what they thought was right and legally recovered evidence against the company.

Traveling meth lab explodes, closing I-10 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Interstate 10 in both directions has been reopened after a traveling methamphetamine lab leaking ammonia exploded, Louisiana State Police said Tuesday.

Graduation speakers Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
JACKSON - Graduations begin Wednesday at Mississippi universities and those attending - and graduating - will hear a variety of speakers, most of whom are locally-known personalities.

Quadriplegic held in child porn Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
A quadriplegic man from Satsuma who is accused of secretly videotaping young girls while they took showers in his house has been charged with producing child pornography.

Parish leader still faces Katrina suits Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
On the eve of Katrina, massive pumps went silent when the roughly 100 workers who run them were allowed to flee under a "doomsday" evacuation plan.

AROUND THE REGION Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Woman, child burned in house explosion

Machete-wielding man arrested at Swaggart HQ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
A machete-wielding man held sheriff's deputies at bay for two hours outside the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart's headquarters Tuesday before officers broke into his truck and arrested him.

Myths threaten the future of home-schooling Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
When I tell people that I was home schooled, I frequently encounter an amalgam of awe, pity and curiosity. I can see the false images materializing behind their eyes - a childhood spent idling in front of the TV in my pajamas, or spent subject to the fanciful whims of a flighty New Age mom, or spent imprisoned by my parents' ignorance and severity.

Of course he's wrong, but he's relevant Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Because John McCain and other legislators worry that they are easily corrupted, there are legal limits to the monetary contributions that anyone can make to political candidates. There are, however, no limits to the rhetorical contributions that the Rev. Jeremiah Wright can make to McCain's campaign.

Selling their stuff Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her mother lost her job and pleaded, "Please buy anything you can to help out."

Gloom settles over economy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
From soaring gas prices to weaker job prospects, Americans are gloomier about the economy than just before the U.S. invasion of Iraq. They're so anxious that fewer people say they are planning to take a vacation than in 30 years.

Fed likely to cut rates again today Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver another interest rate cut to millions of people and businesses this week, although that could be the last break they get for a while.

Bush energy rhetoric strays from facts Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
President Bush put politics ahead of the facts Tuesday as he sought to blame Congress for high energy prices, saying foreign suppliers are pumping just about all the oil they can and accusing lawmakers of blocking new refineries.

Bush points finger of blame Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Bush hits Congress for inaction on energy, housing bills

Parents try not to cut kids' camps Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
As headlines about a struggling economy pour in, parents worried about their wallets are waiting longer to register their children for summer camp and more are asking for financial aid.

HORNET HURRAH Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
David West stumbled toward the sideline after hitting a fadeaway as he was fouled, then turned toward the bench and slapped the extended hand of Hornets coach Byron Scott.

Family act Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The Long Beach softball and baseball teams this season have enjoyed "The Best of Both Worlds," as the pop song says.

Ellis back with Bush, Orgeron Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Sedrick Ellis kept his eyes on the TV monitors splashed all over his draft-day party held at Dave and Busters in Chino, Calif., on Saturday, despite the vices of his addictive video-game hobby lurking at every turn.

The toast of the Coast Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College women's tennis team has given new meaning to the term "home-grown talent."

Sea Wolves keep Walby as coach Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
The Mississippi Sea Wolves are expected to announce a contract extension for head coach/general manager Steffon Walby today, the Sun Herald has learned. The team will hold a 2 p.m. press conference at Beef O'Brady's in D'Iberville to make the announcement.

Larkin helps ignite Nats Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
Slumping Ryan Zimmerman spent some time working with Barry Larkin before the game, and then had a season-high three hits, including a homer and tiebreaking two-run double, to lead the Washington Nationals past the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Piston put 76ers' backs to the wall Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -

Wimbledon winners to get $1.49M Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
WIMBLEDON, England -

Big Ten, Pac-10 play BCS villains Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:05 CDT
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -

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