Two former jail guards convicted in beatings; one cleared
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A jury Thursday convicted two former Wilson County Jail guards of routine beatings of inmates, including one that was fatal, while acquitting a third jailer. Patrick Marlowe, Robert Locke and Tommy Shane Conatser, were…
Read MoreBredesen wants $1 million high school for ‘Tennessee’s best’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Thursday that he wants to put $1 million of this year’s state budget toward a residential math and science high school for “Tennessee’s best and brightest students.” Bredesen spoke at…
Read MoreNew find adds to questionable vote list in Senate election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — The state’s list of questionable votes has grown to 10 in the special election that gave Ophelia Ford a 13-vote victory for a seat in the Tennessee Senate. Challenged returns from the Sept. 15…
Read MoreLawmakers define exemptions for lobbyist disclosure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Volunteer and incidental lobbyists would be exempt from registration and disclosure requirements under the latest changes to a sweeping ethics bill. Lawmakers in both chambers wrapped up the third week of the special session…
Read MoreDeclaring war on democracy
By Cokie & Steven Roberts / Columnists House Republicans meet next week to replace Tom DeLay, who resigned as majority leader after he could no longer outrun or outwit a firestorm of corruption. DeLay soon faces a trial on criminal charges that he laundered illegal campaign contributions, but that’s only the beginning of his troubles.From…
Read MoreSaints and Sinners: The bride wore blue jeans
By George Plagenz / Columnist I am not a hardliner when it comes to weddings, but I was happy when the traditional marriage service (even the “love, honor and obey” part) came back in vogue after a period of “anything goes” in the marriage service.In one wedding where I officiated, the couple pledged their troths…
Read MoreThe Scoop: City administrator can be eliminated
By James Clark / Columnist I’m not going to harp on the conspiracy to oust city administrator Herb Llewellyn, but I do want to take a moment to chat about the city administrator position in general.Here’s an idea I think the city should explore. Make the job of McMinnville mayor a full-time position and do…
Read MoreThere are reasons people don’t trust government
Our Viewpoint There are reasons members of Congress and the Tennessee General Assembly are currently beating back allegations of political corruption. They have been caught in so many recent scandals, people no longer trust them.McMinnville officials would be wise to take note of this trend and stop sneaky behavior before it escalates any further. Otherwise…
Read MoreDear Prudence: Mother-in-law needs to mind own business
By Margo Howard / Columnist Dear Prudie: I’m at my wits’ end. For starters, my mother-in-law isn’t the greatest mother to my husband, unless there is something going wrong in our relationship. She sticks her nose in where it does not belong and fills his head with the most addlebrained advice about how to relate…
Read MoreMandy Walkup to wed Brad Cabbage March 25
The marriage of Amanda Kate Walkup and Thomas Bradford Cabbage will be held March 25 at Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian. (Photo provided) The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Amanda Kate Walkup and Thomas Bradford Cabbage, both of Knoxville, is being announced by the bride’s parents Lyon and Joyce Walkup of Morrison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter…
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