Police charge man living in closet with murder of homeowner
NASHVILLE (AP) — Police said a man living in a closet at his married girlfriend’s house was charged Tuesday with brutally beating and killing her husband after snoring sounds tipped off the victim to the arrangement. “From time to time, you come across a case with very unique — even bizarre — circumstances,” Nashville police…
Read MorePope fearless — even when wrong
By Joan Ryan / Columnist Karol Wojtyla delivered his inaugural homily as Pope John Paul II in 1978 when I was a sophomore in college. “Be not afraid,” he said.I didn’t pay much attention. I stopped going to church when I left my parents’ home, though I still would answer “Catholic” whenever asked my religion.…
Read MoreConservative Advocate: You have to admire ‘Ahnold’
By William Rusher / Columnist You’ve got to hand it to this guy Arnold Schwarzenegger. First, the famous muscle-man surprised the daylights out of everybody by announcing that he would run for governor of California, as a Republican no less, in the election that accompanied the recall of Democrat Gray Davis. Then he beat three-dozen…
Read MoreMore answers to your Social Security questions
By Tim Beavers Question: I’m expecting my first child this summer, and wondered how I should get a Social Security number for the baby?Answer: The easiest way to apply for a Social Security number for a newborn is to do so while you are still in the hospital. Staff there should ask if you want…
Read MoreWanted: lawnmower that gets good gas mileage
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard John Deere salesman Johnny Greene, left, sells Raymond Nolan a lawnmower Friday at the John Deere branch located on The Strip. Chances are, you’ve noticed gas has shot up to around $2.25 a gallon. With analysts saying those prices are here to stay for the entire…
Read MoreUpcoming Sports Schedule
Sunday, April 10WCHS baseball, in Dr Pepper Classic:2 p.m. vs. Coffee County4:30 vs. Sequatchie County Monday, April 11WCHS baseball, at Riverdale, 6:30WCMS softball, at DeKalb County, 4:30 var./6:30 JVWCMS golf, at Sparta CC, 3:30WCHS tennis, at Fall Creek Falls vs. Van Buren Co., 3:30Boyd softball, at home vs. Watertown, 4:30Boyd MS soccer, at Riverside Christian,…
Read MoreSports Briefs: Warren County volleyball clinic
The annual Warren County volleyball clinic, for girls in fifth through 11th grade, will be held May 2-5 at the Warren County High School gym. The clinic will be held with two sessions each day: One from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and the second from 5:30 until 7 p.m.The clinic is recommended for anyone interested…
Read MoreMiddle Tennessee names Chris Massaro athletic director
MURFREESBORO — Middle Tennessee President Sidney McPhee announced Friday the hiring of Chris Massaro as the Blue Raiders’ sixth athletic director. Massaro replaces Boots Donnelly who stepped down from the position in January. “Chris Massaro has played an important role in helping to make South Carolina athletics a very visible player in one of the…
Read MoreArmchair Quarterback: McNair return brings forth mixed emotions
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist When it comes to professional football players, there aren’t many guys nicer than Titans quarterback Steve McNair.That’s why I met the announcement of his return this week with mixed emotions given his recent injuries which kept him sidelined most of last season. He actually had his worst season ever last…
Read MoreTitans Caravan coming to town on Wednesday
The annual Titans Caravan will be arriving in town on Wednesday, April 13.The Caravan will be at the McMinnville Kroger store at 5:15 and 6:15 p.m. Titans Linebackers Rocky Boiman and Brad Kassell will be on hand to sign autographs and greet fans during the visit. Titans Pro-Bowl Mascot T-RAC, Titans Cheerleaders and Titans Radio’s…
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