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June 18, 2008
Car bomb shatters Baghdad
A car bomb ripped through a busy commercial street in a Shiite area of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 51 people and wounding scores more in the deadliest blast in the capital in more than three months. Many victims were trapped in their apartments by a raging fire that engulfed at least one building, according to police and Interior Ministry officials, who also said about 75 people were wounded.
Flood health risks exist, but common sense rules
Public health threats rise to the surface during a flood like the one in the Midwest with animal waste runoff from farms and overflowing city sewer lines. But people are usually smart enough to avoid what can make them sick, experts say. For example, the 1993 floods in the same region produced no illnesses from contaminated water despite the worries of floating waste, said Nancy Hall, a public health microbiologist at the University of Iowa’s University Hygienic Laboratory in Iowa City.
June 17, 2008
Judge sets next court date for Lockhart
The next time Courtney L. Lockhart is scheduled to appear in Lee County Circuit Court is September.
Opelika City Council approves new King Honda dealership
After more than 30 years of selling cars from its Auburn location, King Honda will be building a new dealership in Opelika.
Auburn council tables Indian Hills decision
The decision whether to cut Indian Hills Road short to prevent a developer from connecting to an Opelika development was postponed at Tuesday’s Auburn City Council meeting.
Hayse pleads guilty to terrorist threats
Benny Ledale Hayse, 31, of Lee County pleaded guilty in Lee County Circuit Court Tuesday to one count of making terroristic threats against his ex-wife, Amber Hayse in February 2008.
Trees versus tradition: Live oaks threatened by clean-up
The beloved Live oaks at Toomer’s Corner have shown signs of new growth this spring, but may be unable to tolerate the longstanding Auburn tradition of “rollin’ Toomer’s” anymore, according to some specialists.
Sutton announces plans to run for Opelika City Council
Loren Sutton said he likes the direction the City of Opelika has taken in terms of its economic development and growth. He wants the city’s recent successes to continue. He also wants to be part of its future. Sutton, 72, has announced plans to run for the Opelika City Council Ward 3 seat.
Sexual abuse reported to Auburn police
Sexual abuse reported to Auburn police
Police reports for June 18
Police reports for June 18
Tuskegee Airmen to be subject of Lucas film
MONTGOMERY — The black airmen whose lives will be the basis of a George Lucas movie know the picture will highlight their record of successfully escorting thousands of U.S. bombers in World War II.
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Hundreds of gays marry
SAN FRANCISCO — County clerk offices opened their doors Tuesday to hundreds of gay and lesbian couples with appointments to secure marriage licenses and exchange vows on the first full day same-sex nuptials were legal throughout California.
Habitat vs. natural resources: a battle that rages
Drilling for oil threatens habitats in the Gulf of Mexico and American southwest. Environmentalists have gone to bat against the search for energy, knowing that spills and machinery can harm respective wildlife and ecosystems.
Jury selection starts in Medicaid drugs suit
The state plans to ask for at least $200 million in damages against each of two pharmaceutical companies accused of overcharging the state’s Medicaid program, an attorney representing the state said Monday.
Feds: 27 levees could overflow if sandbags fail
The federal government predicts that 27 levees could potentially overflow along the river if the weather forecast is on the mark and a massive sandbagging effort fails to raise the level of the levees, according to a map obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Officials are placing millions of sandbags on top of the levees in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri to prevent overflowing. There is no way to predict whether these levees will break, said Ron Fournier, a spokesman with the Army Corps of Engineers in Iowa.
Blame for Spears’ pap hit-run on the other foot
A paparazzo who pressed charges against Britney Spears after her car allegedly ran over his foot was himself to blame for any injury it may have caused, prosecutors said in refusing to pursue the case. After reviewing police records and a videotape of the incident last year, Deputy District Attorney Joseph D. Shidler wrote Friday that the “only way the victim’s foot could have been where the video indicates it to be was by the victim placing it in that location.”
Iraqi violence down; war’s root causes unresolved
Signs are emerging that Iraq has reached a turning point. Violence is down, armed extremists are in disarray, government confidence is rising and sectarian communities are gearing up for a battle at the polls rather than slaughter in the streets. Those positive signs are attracting little attention in the United States, where the war-weary public is focused on the American presidential contest and skeptical of talk of success after so many years of unfounded optimism by the war’s supporters.
June 16, 2008
Police Reports for June 17
Police Reports for June 17
Lee County man stands trial for making “terrorist threats”
A Lee County jury heard testimony Monday that a Lee County man threatened his ex-wife.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigating report of sexual abuse
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old female at a residence on Lee Road 243 in Smiths Station, Saturday.
Auburn council to address Indian Hill subdivision
A potential continuation of Indian Hill Road is scheduled to come up again at today’s Auburn City Council meeting, according to the agenda.
Opelika City Council to hold hearing on proposed budget
The Opelika City Council will hold a public hearing on a $252,000 federal grant proposed budget and could vote on the next step in the delayed Frederick Road project during today’s work session and meeting.
Lanett man charged in Valley shooting
A 29-year-old Lanett man was arrested Monday in connection with a weekend shooting on Fob James Drive in Valley that left him and another man injured.
Search for permanent Southern Union president postponed
There is still no word yet on when a Montgomery Circuit Court judge will make a decision on a claim made by former Southern Union State Community College President Susan Salatto over her dismissal.
Defendant pleads guilty after questions, asks victim’s family for forgiveness
Jamaal Kali Yancey, 25, of Auburn, pleaded guilty to murder Monday — but almost didn’t. Yancey was scheduled to stand trial on a murder charge Monday for the July 2006 shooting of George E. Warren Jr., 33, of Auburn.
Investigation into reported rape ‘closed’
A criminal investigation into a report of a resident being raped by another resident at an Opelika nursing home Thursday has been closed, according to local authorities.
Three Alabama universities earn grant for bioenergy efforts
Auburn University and two other Alabama universities join forces under USDA grant to work on bioenergy options for the nation.
Saturday morning shooting wounds two
Saturday at 1 a.m., the Auburn Police Division responded to two reports of aggravated assault.
Mike Rogers: Environment can lend hand to economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Another week, another record. Gas is now averaging more than $4 a gallon across the country.
