NASHVILLE (AP) — The co-chairman of a joint state House and Senate committee on ethics said Friday he will introduce a bill next week that would impose new regulations on lawmakers and lobbyists, in addition to establishing a state ethics commission. State Sen. Micheal Williams, R-Maynardville, said his plan is designed to restore public trust…

By The Associated Press Friday’s scores Anderson County 28, Greeneville 12 Antioch 41, Clarksville 13 Austin-East 36, Knoxville Fulton 33 Ballard County, KY 25, South Fulton 6 Baylor 49, East Ridge 4 Beech 16, Hendersonville 14 Bishop Byrne 16, St. Benedict 10 Bledsoe County 26, York Institute 6 Booker T. Washington 24, Hillcrest 15 Brentwood…

(AP) — The Big Ten’s experiment was a big hit last season. Now instant replay is all the rage in college football. Nine more conferences and Notre Dame will join the Big Ten in using video to review certain officials’ calls in 2005, and it will be used in all 28 bowl games. Replay drew…

Stanton Barrett (36) leaves a trail of sparks after his car collided with the wall during the NASCAR Busch Series Food City 250 on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, in Bristol, Tenn. Behind Barrett is Jay Sauter. (AP Photo/John Russell) BRISTOL (AP) — Ryan Newman outlasted two long rain delays, 12 cautions and overtime to stretch…

BRISTOL (AP) — Kevin Harvick isn’t worried about making NASCAR’s championship chase. If he focuses only on each of the remaining races before the playoffs begin, he’s confident he can qualify. Harvick, currently 14th in the points standings, will begin his quest Saturday night with the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. His lone victory…

BRISTOL (AP) — Rusty Wallace wants to mark his final race at Bristol Motor Speedway with a victory. It would be only fitting for a driver who has had many of his career highlights on the Tennessee track. Wallace is trying for Bristol win No. 10 on Saturday night in the Sharpie 500. “I think…

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair looks for a receiver during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers, Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thomas Herrion still was on the San Francisco 49ers’ minds, and his number was on the backs of their helmets when they went…

By AMY FOSTER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard BROCK McMinnville’s Office of Codes Enforcement requested a change of its official name Tuesday night and after the ordinance is approved the department will be known to the city as the Department of Planning and Zoning.Codes director Jim Brock felt the enforcement part of the…

By AMY FOSTER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Vice Mayor Patti Nunley, left, and Mayor Royce Davenport, middle, agree along with the board of aldermen to defer a vote on the Johnson Controls Inc. contract until next session as city recorder Shirley Durham records notes from the meeting. After a week of reviewing…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Going up against the Pioneer football team is a daunting task — especially after a win.That’s why free Titan pre-season tickets are being offered as one of the door prizes tonight as the Main Street Live concert series has its final performance tonight.Main Street Live is…