Middle Tennesseeans gain confidence in economy
MURFREESBORO — Following a decline in Middle Tennessee Consumer confidence earlier this year, consumer confidence has rebounded as consumers’ see improvements in the economy. Further, confidence among Middle Tennessee consumers remains stronger than comparable national measures of confidence. Based on the results from a recent telephone poll of 418 randomly selected residents of Davidson, Rutherford…
Read MoreHouse Judiciary supports letting juries know sex offender history
By KARIN MILLER / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Juries would learn if a defendant accused of sexually abusing a young child has a past conviction under legislation approved overwhelmingly Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. Despite concerns from a University of Tennessee law professor that it would violate constitutional separation of powers between…
Read MoreBredesen’s plan to restrict driver’s licenses advances
By KARIN MILLER / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Phil Bredesen’s legislative effort to restrict who can get Tennessee driver’s licenses is on the move through the Legislature. The measure, approved Wednesday in the Senate Transportation Committee and Tuesday in the House Government Operations Committee, would offer two types of driving documents. One…
Read MoreBill advances to limit junk food in school vending machines
By AMBER McDOWELL / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Legislation to limit the sale of junk food and soft drinks in Tennessee schools advanced in the General Assembly Wednesday. Both the Senate and House education committees voted unanimously for the bill, which would authorize the state Board of Education to set nutrition standards for…
Read MoreBreakfast Rotary holds charity gala Saturday
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Raising money to help charities at home and abroad, the McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club will hold its annual charity gala Saturday night.“This is probably the most fun fundraiser we hold each year,” said club vice president Robert Newman. “This year we’re donating to a number…
Read MoreGovernor: Illegal immigrants shouldn’t get driver’s licenses
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to restrict driver’s licenses to only U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents of this country.The governor made the announcement based on his concerns for personal safety in the face of the worldwide battle against terrorism.“Protecting Tennesseans is my highest priority,” Bredesen said.…
Read MoreEscaped inmate back in custody
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard WILKERSON After nearly three months on the run following his escape from custody, Michael Eugene Wilkerson is back behind bars, looking at more than 60 years in combined sentences.Wilkerson, 30, was captured by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and Sparta Police Department Monday, after investigators,…
Read MoreBus wreck sends 12 to hospital
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Bus No. 9347 is shown on its side after running off an embankment during a route in the northern part of the county. A total of 24 students, either bound for Dibrell or the high school, were aboard the bus when it overturned. (Duane Sherrill…
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Read MoreCrime victims have rights, too
By Joseph Perkins The mother of Kobe Bryant’s alleged rape victim spoke publicly for the first time this week at a Colorado event marking national Crime Victims’ Rights Week. “Victims’ rights are about changing and rewriting laws to give victims equal protection under the law,” she said.Last month, the mother sent a letter to the…
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