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August 29, 2008
22-year-old man killed in motorcycle accident
A 22-year-old Columbus, Ga., man was killed Thursday night after he apparently drove his motorcycle the wrong way on U.S. Highway 280 in Phenix City. Charles Daniel Hillhouse was driving a 1996 Honda CB750 motorcycle east in the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 280 when he struck several vehicles, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.
Son of Salem woman killed in Iraq
Soldier with local ties killed in Iraq, but questions about death linger.
LCAR grows with development
As local development continues to progress, so does the Lee County Association of Realtors. This group of 352 realtor members and 58 affiliate members recently moved with a majority vote to proceed with the construction of a free standing association building.
Child abuse reported in Opelika
Opelika police are investigating a report of child abuse, but are not releasing any details on the case. A police report was filed Thursday stating that child abuse had occurred at a residence in the 3500 block of Birmingham Highway, according to Opelika police Capt. Allan Elkins.
Warren McCord: Traffic is here, so we must manage it
There is little in Auburn to complain about except the weather and traffic. In the case of both, the severity often depends on one’s perspective.
McCain chooses Alaskan governor
John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
Tide’s Gibson suspended for 2 games
Alabama redshirt freshman receiver Brandon Gibson of Mobile will be suspended for the Crimson Tide’s first two games due to an accidental secondary NCAA rules violation. Gibson signed with the Tide out of UMS-Wright in 2007.
As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning
With Gustav approaching hurricane strength and showing no signs of veering off a track to slam into the Gulf Coast, authorities across the region began laying the groundwork Thursday to get the sick, elderly and poor away from the shoreline.
David Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction
David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction. Duchovny, 48, plays a sex-obsessed character on the Showtime series “Californication,” which earned Emmy nominations for casting and cinematography. The show’s second season begins Sept. 28.
Help-wanted ad for nanny: ‘My kids are a pain’
It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, “My kids are a pain.” But it worked, attracting a brave soul who’s never been a nanny before.
Comcast to make monthly Internet use cap official
Comcast Corp., the nation’s second-largest Internet service provider, Thursday said it would set an official limit on the amount of data subscribers can download and upload each month. On Oct. 1, the cable company will update its user agreement to say that users will be allowed 250 gigabytes of traffic per month.
McCain makes decision on running mate
John McCain is keeping the name of his running mate a closely held secret just hours before the Republican presidential candidate is set to introduce his No. 2 at an Ohio rally.
August 28, 2008
Alabama’s flagship crops suffer with drought
SHORTER — While expensive to grow, peanuts and cotton, considered Alabama’s flagship crops, have been facing a third year of drought.
Fay improves drought situation
Tropical Storm Fay’s rains brought much-needed relief to eastern Alabama, bringing the area almost out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Retail and industry important to healthy Auburn
An industry groundbreaking or a retail store opening: which one is best for the local economy? Both, said Auburn Economic Development Director Phillip Dunlap.
Lee Red Cross to offer disaster training
The American Red Cross responds to a disaster in the United States every eight minutes. While the location of the next disaster is a matter of chance, the training the 1.2 million Red Cross volunteers have in meeting that challenge is not.
AU Trustees to discuss rec center, airport
The Auburn University Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 a.m. today at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to discuss a new Student Recreation Building and a budget increase for the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport terminal project.
Officers say farewell to one of their own
Every pew in Central Baptist Church was full Thursday morning for the funeral of an Opelika police
Motorcycle wreck on South College Street
Auburn police responded to a motorcycle wreck just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of South College Street and East University Drive.
Valley Police Department reports
The following are incident reports from the Valley Police Department:
Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports
The following are incident reports from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office:
VIDEO: Lafayette councilman to appear in court Friday
LaFayette’s Mayor Robert Finley is staying neutral about the arrest of one of his council members Thursday. He called the situation with Toney Ben Thomas, 44, a “personal affair,” and yet he was surprised, “to a certain extent” by the arrest.
Economy had spring rebound, but another rut expected
WASHINGTON — The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn’t expected to last. Economic slowdowns overseas could make exports tail off just as Americans are hunkering down after the bracing impact of rebate checks wanes, plunging the country into another rut later this year.
Opelika Police Department reports
Opelika Police Department reports
Riley prepares state for storm
Governor Bob Riley today continued to prepare Alabama for the possible onslaught of Hurricane Gustav. The governor spoke by phone this morning to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Paulison, who is currently stationed in New Orleans.
Car stolen at gunpoint in Opelika by passenger in vehicle
A driver in Opelika reported his car was stolen at gunpoint by someone he had given a ride to early Thursday morning, according to police. The victim reported he was driving a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis when a passenger pulled a gun on him and then took the vehicle, according to Opelika police Capt. Allan Elkins.
Name of pedestrian killed on Interstate 85 in Opelika still pending
More than 12 hours after a 51-year-old man was struck and killed on Interstate 85 Wednesday, Lee County Coroner Bill Harris was still trying to reach the man’s family and was unable to release the name. The name of the man will not be released until his family is reached, Harris said.
State officials keep eye on Gustav
Gov. Bob Riley says state agencies are keeping a close watch on Tropical Storm Gustav as its spins its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Fantasy football binds Huntsville workers together
A software programmer with Internet access restrictions at work? That’s the case for Carlos Mathews. He can’t visit sports Web sites, for example, and there’s one big reason - fantasy football.
Georgia: ethnic cleansing still going on
Georgia’s foreign minister says “ethnic cleansing” of Georgians from the separatist province of South Ossetia has been completed but continues in so-called buffer zones. Eka Tkeshelashvili says Georgians have been cleared from their homes in conflict zones.
