Tuesday, June 10, 2008

[GAS WOES, TRN]
Even though oil futures prices are heading downward, the prices at the gas pump keep climbing. Triple-A says they climbed overnight to a national record of more than 4-02. Tennessee's average is typically lower, and yesterday was no exception at 3-86 a gallon.

[NURSING HOMES, TRN]
State inspections have uncovered an unprecedented number of dangerous living conditions at nursing homes during the past year. A report from the Government Accountability Office says Tennessee is one of nine states that most commonly failed to identify serious violations.

[ALABAMA SUES, TRN]
The drummer for the country group Alabama has been sued by his fellow band members, who say he was overpaid more than 200-thousand dollars..The lawsuit claims in 2003, Mark Herndon was paid for his share of net merchandise sales during the band's "American Farewell Tour" before a final accounting was done.

[DEBT STRESS, TRN]
More debt means more stress and more health problems for more Americans. An Associated Press-AOL Health poll says people stressed out over high debt are more likely to report serious health problems, including ulcers, severe depression and even heart attacks.

[CARDINALS]
IN BASEBALL TONIGHT... THE CARDINALS TRAVEL TO CINCINNATI. YOU CAN HEAR THE GAME LIVE STARTING AT 5:27 WITH THE ON-DECK SHOW, ON OLDIES 1450 AM AND 101.7 FM.

[EOM]

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