Hi,
The Blog feature functions well as a news feature and the Feed Manager can consume the RSS Feed generated by the Blog. Finally, the Feed Manager has a "scrolling" feature which should fit your requirements well.
- Create a page to contain your news
- Add the Blog feature to the page
- Add a post to the blog
- Go to your homepage and add the Feed Manager feature
- Follow the instructions in the "Using the Blog Feed in Feed Manager" document.
HTH,
Joe D.