By DUNCAN MANSFIELD / Associated Press Writer John Petersen, provost and executive vice president at the University of Connecticut, speaks during an interview Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Knoxville. Petersen was selected as the new president of the University of Tennessee. (AP Photo) KNOXVILLE (AP) — John Petersen has been chosen to become the University…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Legislation that would allow officers to stop motorists who aren’t wearing seat belts was approved by a key subcommittee Wednesday. Currently, an adult motorist can be cited for failing to wear a seat belt only if stopped for another traffic violation. The bill, which would apply to drivers and front-seat passengers, was…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Sex offenders would be monitored by a global positioning satellite system under legislation approved Wednesday by a House committee. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rob Briley, D-Nashville, would allow the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole to track offenders once they’re released from prison. Offenders would wear a bracelet that is tied…

By AMBER McDOWELL / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — A bill that would institute a 24-hour waiting period and other abortion restrictions in Tennessee passed its first legislative test on Wednesday. The bill was approved 7-1, with one member abstaining, by the House Public Health and Family Assistance Subcommittee — the same group that…

Evening performances of “My Fair Lady” at South Jackson Civic Center, Tullahoma, are slated for April 23, 24, 30, and May 1 at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee performances on April 25, and May 2, 2004 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $11 for senior citizens (65 and older), and $10 for…

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Amanda Brooke St. John and Kevin Lynn Owen is being revealed. Their wedding will take place May 8 at Simmons Chapel Free Methodist Church in Bradyville.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shelby Jean Hudson and Clifford St. John. Her grandparents are Olin Steele and the late Lou Steele, Wilson…

Melanie Lynn Gann and Dennis Harold Gryder Jr. will be married April 30 in Murfreesboro.The bride-elect is the daughter of Garry Wayne and Linda Gann of McMinnville. She is the granddaughter of Ben and Lois Gann and the late Cleveland and Emogene Sanders, all of McMinnville.Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Patricia and Dennis Gryder…

At the end of a long day, most people want a little peace, quiet and relaxation. They want a home free of potential annoyances like ringing phones, power tools and noisy family members.Regardless of gender, everyone has unique likes and dislikes, and what may sound like a concerto to one could be nails on a…

By Roger Cook I am not married. Never have been married. Never have hopes of being married. I believe marriage is a sacred privilege, a privilege that two people should not go into lightly.One of the reasons I am not married is because I have cerebral palsy and I know I could not give a…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard A total of 31 contestants will be vying for the Warren County Princess title during the annual pageant for girls ages 12 to 14. The contest will be an event of April 24 at the Warren County High School Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.…