MEMPHIS, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — The billionaire media mogul who holds an 85 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises says he wants to turn Graceland into an international tourist attraction on par with the Disney or Universal theme parks.…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Republican U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist’s Volunteer PAC increased its spending in January, mostly soliciting donations that can be shared with candidates this year and build support for a possible 2008 presidential run.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A brochure offering help and advice to those affected by methamphetamine addiction mistakenly listed a telephone number for an adult singles chat line instead of a drug help line. About 60,000 copies of 200,000…

RENO, Nev. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Friday that if midterm elections were held today Democrats would win the five seats they need to draw even in the Senate, due largely to the Bush administration’s…

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A teaching assistant at Cheatham Park Elementary has been suspended by the school after five pupils accused him of sexual misconduct. Police are investigating the claims against Calvin Darden, 38. He couldn’t be reached…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — While trying to protect thousands of forested acres in Tennessee that are being sold by a paper company, Gov. Phil Bredesen said he will lobby Congress to block a Bush administration plan to divest…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Simplicity is the key for designing a successful health insurance program for Tennessee’s working poor, Gov. Phil Bredesen said Friday. Bredesen told small business owners that his plan to have the state, employers and…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Tennessee stopped issuing driving certificates to illegal immigrants Friday after investigators learned out-of-state applicants were using fake papers and bribes to get cards. The program could be scrapped altogether after a review by state…

Lucky-Northside FCE met Feb. 15 at LaCazona for their monthly meeting. President Sandara Griffith led the meeting. Roll call was answered by the six members with, ?A favorite dessert is. . . ?Linda Schlimmer and Irene Fuston displayed a make-up cape they made in January. Global leader Schlimmer reported Spain is the chosen country for…

Warren County High School students recently collected over 325 items to donate to Families in Crisis, including a check for $350. The drive was spearheaded by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Pictured, from left, are Tasche Ramos, Families in Crisis director Tammie Gribble, Amanda Barnes and Desi Weddington.