Bonds could prove that sometimes reality TV is way too real
By TIM DAHLBERG / AP Sports Columnist Barry Bonds certainly seems to be in a good mood these days. I know because he told me so on his official Web site, the same place Giants executives go when they want to learn how Barry’s knees are doing and whether their star slugger feels like playing.…
Read MoreKobe becomes ‘Must-See TV,’ but what, exactly are we watching?
By JIM LITKE / AP Sports Columnist Kobe Bryant could always score. And if that were the only measure, the debate over whether he is pro basketball’s blessing or curse would have ended long before now. Instead, Bryant handed both sides a new set of talking points by scoring 81 points in a majestic effort,…
Read MoreTeacher accused of sending text messages to student fired
SMYRNA, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A biology teacher at Smyrna High School has been fired after a mother complained about text messages he was sending to her 16-year-old daughter. Teacher Kenneth Anderson Jr. had been suspended without pay until…
Read MoreRoane County man charged with threatening the president
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A Roane County man is being held on federal charges of threatening the life of President Bush, authorities said. Carlos Lynn Godsey Jr., 26, of Harriman had an initial appearance Monday in U.S. District…
Read MoreOak Ridge sets new rules on student publications
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — The Oak Ridge School Board has approved a new policy to keep student publications in check after an issue of the high school monthly The Oak Leaf was seized in November for showing…
Read MoreMan sentenced to 60 days in jail for abuse of wife, pets
WARTBURG, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting his estranged wife by trying to set her on fire and to neglect of 18 pets was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail. Paul Riehl, 38,…
Read MoreLawmaker wants state to purchase 100,000 acres on Plateau
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — The state should take advantage of Bowater paper company’s decision to sell 100,000 acres of forest land on the biologically rich Cumberland Plateau, a Tennessee lawmaker says. “I think it’s an opportunity we may…
Read MoreKingtson recall effort comes up short, bitterness remains
KINGSTON, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A petition drive to throw out the mayor and entire Kingston City Council failed to collect enough qualified signatures to force a special election, but is still driving some from office. The recall effort,…
Read MoreCourt of Judiciary suspends indicted Roane Co. judge
KINGSTON, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A Roane County judge facing federal charges of extortion and money laundering was suspended from the bench on Tuesday. The Tennessee Court of the Judiciary ordered an interim suspension of General Sessions Judge Thomas…
Read MorePark access fees to end under Bredesen budget proposal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to eliminate entrance fees to Tennessee’s 23 state parks that charge for access. “I believe that our state parks, like our public libraries, should be open to everyone,” Bredesen said…
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