NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair sat out a second straight practice Thursday with a sore lower left leg, but coach Jeff Fisher said he expects him to play Sunday against Houston. Fisher said McNair’s problem…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Boyd Christian high school basketball teams traveled to Unionville Tuesday night, with both teams falling to Community High School. The Lady Broncos, now 2-4 on the year, fell to the Viqueens 54-47. In the boys game the Broncos came up one point short as…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? The records of the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans might not be that impressive. At least both teams bring in two of the NFL’s best kick returners. Jerome Mathis, Houston’s fourth-round pick out of…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Brittany Frazier looks for some help along the baseline while drawing defensive pressure from Cookeville’s Nikki James during Tuesday night’s second half. (Rob Nunley photo) The Lady Pioneers suffered their second district loss Tuesday night, falling to a tough Cookeville squad, 70-48, at the Charlie…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? A few months ago, Kyle Vanden Bosch simply wanted a job playing football. Now the Tennessee defensive end has much higher goals, like leading the NFL in sacks. If not for penalties wiping out…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Adam Wood shows off his vertical leap, slamming home two of his team-high 18 points during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s District 7-AAA basketball game against Cookeville. (Rob Nunley photo) Warren County’s varsity boys let an early lead slip away Tuesday night,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 43-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court.Included in court action: Erica Guindon was bound over to the grand jury on the charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She is charged with intentionally running over a woman…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A man in court to answer public drunk charges decided to have a couple shots of courage before appearing before the judge Tuesday afternoon.“I may have had a couple of beers,” said defendant Douglas P. Holt when asked by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross if…

WALKER Dr. Art Walker has announced his resignation as Motlow College president after 18 years with the institution and a distinguished 44-year career. The resignation is effective June 30, 2006.During what started as a blue-collar career in education, Walker worked his way from a Motlow College faculty member all the way up to president in…

Customer appreciation day is taking place today at McMinnville Post Office. There will be refreshments available in the lobby along with 2006 pocket calendars for all customers.“We are really indebted to all our customers and want to let them know how much we appreciate them,” said postmaster Charles Bogle. “Our employees are providing cookies, hot…