KNOXVILLE (AP) UT football coach Phil Fulmer, flanked by a pair of Tennessee state troopers, greets the fans as he enters Neyland Stadium during the Vols’ traditional walk across campus. Coach Phillip Fulmer can relate to Tennessee fans’ anticipation of Sunday’s opening game against UNLV. He’s eager to watch the Volunteers’ two freshmen quarterbacks in…

NASHVILLE (AP) The buzzing fans wouldn’t leave after the final horn, even with the Nashville Predators finally eliminated from their first playoff series. Trying to make the moment last, the fans gave the Predators a standing ovation after a 2-0 shutout by Detroit in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs. Now the…

Will Stewart photo Champions Tour golfer Sammy Rachels, second from right, shares some golfing advice with McMinnville Country Club Members Don Heath, Yogi Powers and Earl Hines following a round at the club Thursday afternoon. Rachels, a pro since 1972 with three Champions Tour victories under his belt — including the 2001 BellSouth Senior Classic…

NEW YORK (AP) Maria Sharapova’s drive to win another Grand Slam title got dashed Saturday when tennis’ newest “It” girl lost to Mary Pierce 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open. The 17-year-old Wimbledon winner lost the final five games, worn down a bit by her third straight three-set match. Sharapova…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard After waiting several months for the will to be probated, Magness Library has now officially received $1.2 million from the estate of Gentry Ward Moffitt. Ken Smith at Security Federal, the executor of the estate, contacted library board member and treasurer Steve Boyd last week…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Billie Joyce Rowland, 70, died Sept. 3 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness. A retired court reporter for the state of Tennessee, owner of Main Street Bakery, and a member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Georgia Moore of McMinnville and…

VIRGO in the coming year:It could to your advantage in the year ahead to take an active role in progressive business activities and movements. Involvements of this ilk could turn out to be meaningful to you both financially and socially. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Play everything close to the vest today in matters that…

VIRGO in the coming year: You are likely to get an opportunity in the year ahead to switch the direction you’ve been taking even though it could place greater demands on your abilities and skills. You’ll realize that success lies in the person, not in circumstances. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If you should find…

VIRGO in the coming year:Abundant opportunities will be at your disposal in the year ahead, but you must be careful not to go off on tangents. Before immersing yourself in an unfamiliar venture, carefully analyze all the contingencies for their potential. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — In work-related situations today (where there are others involved)…

Chuck Shepherd Among the reality-TV series being batted around in London, according to recent reports in the Daily Telegraph and The Independent, is “Make Me a Mum,” in which a woman reduces a field of men to the two whom she believes will make her the genetically best offspring. At that point, producers will inseminate…