Monday, June 04, 2007

I can see clearly now the smoke is gone

I was excited this weekend to take a step outside and finally, the smoke has cleared from the area.  Who knows how long the smoke will stay away, but I’m enjoying it today.

There’s some interesting stuff in the news today.  Here’s a rundown:

AL Voters Decide on Incentives & State Worker Healthcare
A statewide referendum is up for a vote in Alabama this Tuesday.

Russell Co Superintendent Carter Dies
Russell County School Superintendent Vivian Carter died Sunday afternoon.  Carter reportedly collapsed during a banquet at Chattahoochee Valley Community College Saturday night.

Smiths Station High School teacher reports assault
Drayton Hamilton said he was hit in the face by a 16-year-old student on May 22, according to a report from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

There are also some non-local stories out there…

Paris Hilton checks into Los Angeles County jail

And finally, if you’re going to the beach this summer, here’s something to think about when you go into the water…

Fishermen hook eight-foot bull shark
ST. PETERSBURG—(AP)—Three men said they hooked an eight-foot bull shark that weighed more than 600 pounds this weekend after a lengthy struggle with the animal.