August tax revenues $3.3 million over forecast
NASHVILLE (AP) — State revenue collections for the month of August were almost $738 million, beating forecasts by about $3.3 million, the Tennessee Department of Revenue reported Friday. For the month, which is the first collection period for fiscal 2005-2006, the state’s general fund overcollected by $6.2 million, while four other funds undercollected $2.9 million.…
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NASHVILLE — The Wiggles, the fast-dancing, fun-loving foursome from Australia, bring their show to the Nashville Municipal Auditorium October 28th! Join The Wiggles as they set sail on the wavy seas with their all-new live concert tour, SAILING AROUND THE WORLD! Get ready to dance and sing along with The Wiggles and their friends —…
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10-7: Oktoberfest 2005 in Crossville
10-7: Goats, Music & More Festival in Lewisburg
9-27: Country stars host benefit for Red Cross
NASHVILLE — The Grand Ole Opry, along with Great American Country (GAC) television, will host Country Reaches Out: An Opry Benefit for the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief. The event, to be held at the Grand Ole Opry House, will begin at 8 p.m. EST. GAC will…
Read MoreLongtime court clerk known for kindness
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Purity truck crushed the cab of Buck Vinson’s pickup in the fatal Friday morning accident on Nashville Highway. Vinson’s pickup was also hit from behind by a Toyota Camry. (Duane Sherrill photo) Serving the people of Warren County for 22 years as circuit court…
Read MoreBuck Vinson killed when milk truck loses control
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Former circuit court clerk Buck Vinson was killed and his daughter, Carol George, critically injured Friday morning when their pickup was struck by an out-of-control milk truck near the Warren-Cannon County line. (Duane Sherrill photo) A head-on crash on Nashville Highway Friday morning claimed the…
Read MoreArmchair Quarterback:Pioneers’ last two foes both solid programs
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Folks, it appears White County may be the real deal.One week after doubling up our hometown Pioneers, they go down to Cleveland and rip the No. 4 team in the state.According to Murphy Fair, undefeated Cleveland was the No. 4 team in Class 4A coming off their 49-28 win over…
Read MoreSlow start dooms Pioneers
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Mikey Perkins bowls over the Cavaliers’ Zac Hennigan on his way to the end zone for one of his two third-quarter scores. (Dale Stubblefield photo) COOKEVILLE — Region 3-5A’s top-ranked team lived up to its reputation Friday night, as Cookeville leapt out to a 38-0…
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