News 2008-07-09 Andanh.com

Aldermen approve architect contract Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:26 CDT
Aldermen approved the contract for landscape architect Joey Furr Design Studio for the Highway 57 Sports Complex Recreational Facilities at a called meeting Wednesday.

Defendant in murder case takes witness stand Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:01 CDT
Johnathan Barfield this afternoon denied that he and his girlfriend broke up and he testified of events leading to the death of Tiffany Talley.

Miss. mayor indicted on federal charges Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:57 CDT
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has been indicted on federal civil rights violations connected to the tearing down a private home in 2006.

Kids grill McCarthy about Favre comeback rumors Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:03 CDT
Packers coach Mike McCarthy was grilled about rumors of a Brett Favre comeback Wednesday - not by the media, but by kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay.

Gulfport man jailed on burglary charge Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:41 CDT
A Gulfport man out on probation has been charged with residential burglary.

Attorney disputes witness statements in Talley murder trial Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:31 CDT
Johnathan Barfield's defense attorney is disputing testimony of a second witness in the 19-year-old's trial in the murder of his estranged girlfriend.

Minor wants out of prison to care for sick wife Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:13 CDT
Former attorney Paul Minor is asking a federal court to release him from prison so he can care for his sick wife during appeals of a bribery conviction that he claims was politically motivated.

Gates says Pentagon will reopen $35B tanker bid Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:03 CDT
Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. will submit new offers for a disputed $35 billion Air Force tanker contract, and the Pentagon will pick a winner by the end of the year.

Water alert issued in Curcor Drive area of Gulfport Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:01 CDT
Due to a broken water main, a boil water notice has been issued this morning for residents who live in the area of Curcor Drive from Gay Avenue east to Anniston Road.

Man arrested in connection with theft of air conditioning units Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:54 CDT
A Biloxi man is facing a grand larceny charge in connection with the theft of two air conditioning units.

State Fire Marshal visiting Lizana Elementary to determine fire's cause Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:49 CDT
The state Fire Marshal is inspecting Lizana Elementary today to determine the cause of a fire that damaged 24 of 28 classrooms.

Bill includes money for Memorial Hospital oncology clinic Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:49 CDT
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport could get $500,000 for an oncology clinic if Congress passes a spending bill recently approved by a Senate committee.

Ocean Springs man faces domestic assault charge Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:34 CDT
An Ocean Springs man is facing a felony domestic assault charge after a woman was hit in the face over the weekend, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday.

GOP sides with businesses over toxic trailers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:33 CDT
Trailer manufacturers defended themselves Wednesday on Capitol Hill, insisting they're not responsible for FEMA trailers that had toxic levels of formaldehyde, despite Democrats' claims the companies knew the dangers yet didn't do anything about it.

Murder suspect had two weapons Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:58 CDT
Jurors in the murder trial of Johnathan Barfield have heard claims that he had not one, but two guns in his home before his estranged girlfriend came for a visit.

Hurricane Bertha strengthens to Cat. 2 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:03 CDT
Forecasters say Hurricane Bertha has strengthened back to a Category 2 as it heads toward Bermuda.

Firefighters battle Lizana Elementary fire Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:58 CDT
Three fire departments currently are on the scene of a blaze at Lizana Elementary.

Testimony reveals Gulfport basketball star had broken up with boyfriend prior to shooting Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:43 CDT
A few days before Tiffany Talley was fatally shot, she told a co-worker her boyfriend had said, "if he couldn't have her, nobody could."

Gulfport mayor pulls planning commission appointments from agenda Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:58 CDT
After an workshop with the City Council on Monday that did not bode well for success, Mayor Brent Warr pulled his appointments for five new planning commissioners from the council's agenda on Tuesday.

Gulfport mayor withdraws Development Commission nominee as a 'sincere gesture' Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:38 CDT
Mayor Brent Warr said today he plans to resubmit Hancock Bank President George Schloegel for City Council approval to serve on the new Gulfport Development Commission.

Fire damages wing of Lizana Elementary Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
A fire at Lizana Elementary School on Tuesday night damaged a wing of the school, said George Mixon, fire coordinator for Harrison County.

Fresh five pulled from Gulfport council agenda Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:17 CDT
After an unpromising workshop with the City Council on Monday, Mayor Brent Warr pulled his appointments for five new planning commissioners from the council's agenda on Tuesday.

Florida casino compact denied Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Charlie Crist didn't have the legal authority to enter into a casino compact with the Seminole Tribe and the decision could mean millions to Mississippi Coast casinos.

Retail center to break ground in D'Iberville Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:17 CDT
The developers plan to officially break ground Tuesday for The Promenade retail center in D'Iberville but still haven't announced who the tenants will be.

Bay St. Louis Council OKs public housing agreement Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:17 CDT
The City Council approved a cooperative agreement with the Bay Waveland Housing Authority on Monday night, paving the way for a new moderate-income housing development to replace one destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Zach Scruggs wants same prison as his father Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Like his father, attorney Zach Scruggs wants to serve his prison time at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola.

Hancock County growth plan rescinded after initial approval Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:17 CDT
This county almost had a new comprehensive plan Monday, but a vote to approve it was rescinded in a cloud of political dust that blew up as county supervisors were concluding a meeting.

Pierce running for Supreme Court Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Randy "Bubba" Pierce believes judges should interpret the law rather than write it.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
EVENTS

McKee was homemaker and home builder Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
To her grandchildren, Susan Dianne McKee was Dee Dee. To most people who knew her, she was Dianne. To David McKee, she was more than a business partner - she was his beloved wife of more than 39 years.

AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
BILOXI

PSC seems unsatisfied with Entergy's answers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
As an Entergy Mississippi official told a state panel the company's recent 28-percent rate increase for residential electricity is "reasonable and prudent," consumer representatives stood outside the hearing and called utility companies' practices unfair.

The right to bear nukes? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:08 CDT
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." - The Second Amendment to the Constitution.

Do America's school children understand what unites us? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:08 CDT
On this recent Independence Day weekend, Americans celebrated with picnics, parades, and fireworks, but how many reflected on the great ideas behind the founding of the nation?

Kids may be short on history, but they get the fundamentals Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Just prior to Independence Day, a conservative think tank delivered a controversial report questioning whether America's national identity is eroding under the pressure of population diversity and educational slackness.

Insuring a teen driver can add up Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
The best way to insure your teen driver

Templeton dies in Bahamas Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
John Templeton, an investor and mutual fund pioneer who dedicated much of his fortune to promoting religion and reconciling it with science, has died. He was 95.

Fed to curb loan practices Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Fed to curb shady home-lending practices

Ride is over: Festivals going out of business Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
For the first time in more than 20 years, the organizers of the Harbor Fest musical festival in Racine, Wis., were forced to cancel their seminal summertime event on the shores of Lake Michigan.

For women, retirement is less rosy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Women may not earn as much as men or fly up the corporate ladder as quickly, but they get the last laugh since they live longer. Right?

Olympics: Sailing team's eyes on prize Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:23 CDT
Everyone knows about the bloom of algae that has threatened the sailing portion of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

Sunday's match was much more than compelling Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
This writer received an inking Sunday morning of just how good a tennis match the Wimbledon men's final would be.

Tulane's Jones is head coach of USA Baseball Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:23 CDT
USA Baseball has selected Tulane head coach Rick Jones to lead its collegiate national team during the summer of 2009.

NFL hires Pa. police chief for security job Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
The NFL hired Pennsylvania's police chief to make sure there are no more signal-stealing scandals like the one involving the New England Patriots last season.

Vick files for bankruptcy on up to $50M debt Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
RICHMOND, Va. - Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes creditors between $10 million and $50 million.

Steelers may get new owner Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm, taking control of the NFL franchise away from the Rooney family.

Michael Beasley returns from orbit Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:23 CDT
Beasley struggles in second summer league game

Yankees stifle Rays 5-0 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Derek Jeter had a big hit and made a big play in the field to back Andy Pettitte in New York's 5-0 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Second man held in Javon Walker case in Las Vegas Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
LAS VEGAS - A second man was arrested on charges of abducting, beating and robbing Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker in Las Vegas last month.

Carney going to the 'Wolves Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers have agreed to trade forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that clears salary-cap space for Philadelphia to make a stronger push for free agents, two people in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

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