Annie’s Mailbox: How can I afford to pay restitution?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar / Columnist Dear Annie: I have to pay restitution for a crime I committed, along with court fees and attorney fees. How in the world am I to get a job to do that? I know I should have thought of that before committing the crime, but I didn’t.…
Read MoreMorgan reveals marriage plans
Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Andrea Danielle Morgan and Joshua Daniel Thaxton are being revealed.The betrothed couple will exchange nuptial vows Dec. 31 at Locust St. Church of God.The bride-elect is the daughter of Charles and Audrey Morgan. Her grandparents are Charles Norman and Doris Morgan and the late Edward and Dorothy Bond.Mr. Thaxton…
Read MoreCelebration planned on mountain
Get into the Christmas spirit at Fall Creek Falls State Park with the annual Christmas on the Mountain Celebration. This year’s event will be held at the Fall Creek Falls Inn and Conference Center starting today and going through Sunday.Along with the many crafts on display and for sale, there will be various groups and…
Read MoreCity hall accepting holiday donations for single mother
By LISA CHAPMAN / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Brenda Russell, utility clerk, sits beside the tree she decorated for Christmas at McMinnville City Hall. The box for donations of presents and food city employees plan to give a local family will be beside this tree located in the front lobby. It’s the season…
Read MorePredators get a little Wild, win 2-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz has repeatedly implored his players to shoot the puck more often this season. The message finally got through Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild. The Predators kept Minnesota goaltender…
Read MoreLady Vols trounce Texas, 102-61
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Tennessee had lost to Texas four straight times, and Shanna Zolman was tired of it. Zolman, a senior, scored 23 points to help the second-ranked Lady Vols beat No. 16 Texas 102-61 Thursday night,…
Read MoreUCLA’s big problem: How to stop Reggie Bush?
LOS ANGELES Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — UCLA has made a string of opposing runners look like Heisman Trophy material — and none was exactly Reggie Bush. The No. 11 Bruins’ generous defense is allowing 219.5 yards rushing a game to…
Read MoreNo. 17 Georgia tops Middle Tennessee, 90-72
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Megan Darrah scored a career-high 24 points to lead No. 17 Georgia over Middle Tennessee State 90-72 Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs played without sophomore forward Tasha Humphrey, a preseason all-Southeastern Conference first-team selection. She…
Read MoreN.C. State women upend No. 19 Vanderbilt
RALEIGH, N.C. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Billie McDowell’s smile said everything, from relief to excitement to near disbelief. The North Carolina State senior was finally back. McDowell scored 12 points and sparked a decisive first-half run in her first game…
Read MoreBCS bosses keeping fingers crossed this weekend
By JIM LITKE / AP Sports Columnist Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Good luck getting a phone call through to BCS headquarters this weekend. Everyone from chief Kevin Weiberg to the receptionist figures to have so many fingers and toes crossed…
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