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Ruby Irene Hobbs, 90
McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Ruby Irene Hobbs, 90, was born Nov. 13, 1915 and died May 17 at her home following an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Beecher and Fannie Harrison Nunley Woodlee.…
Read MorePaul Alexander, 73
Paul Alexander, 73 of Woodbury died May 18 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He is survived by wife, Virginia Alexander; daughter, Gina Greenlee; mother, Amanda Sanders; sister, Margaret Owens; brothers, Jimmie Lee Sanders, Joe Lester Sanders; granddaughter, Gennica Greenlee. Family visitation is Saturday at Woodbury Church of Christ from 1 p.m. until the funeral starts…
Read MoreJack Duggin, 74
McMinnville resident Richard Willis (Jack) Duggin, 74, was born Jan. 29, 1932 and died May 17 at River Park Hospital following a five-month illness. A retired automobile mechanic at Forest Nursery, he was the son of the late Henry and Carrie Williamson Duggin. He was married June 30, 1956 to Thelma Louise Holt Duggin of…
Read MoreA.C. Simmons, 57
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native A.C. Simmons, 57, died May 14 at his home after an extended illness. A retired lumber worker and a member of the non-denominational faith, he was preceded in death by his father, Joe Paul Simmons; and brother, Joe Darrell Simmons. He is survived by daughter, Ronda and Royce…
Read MorePolice unclear why student lied about abduction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio State University student accused of making up a story about being kidnapped from campus and taken to Tennessee told the truth when he realized how much trouble he was causing, authorities said Wednesday. Hiroshi Hayashi, 21, of suburban Grove City, was reported missing by his family last week. A junior…
Read MoreGirl dies from school stabbing
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) An 18-year-old student was stabbed to death Thursday morning in a school parking lot and a 24-year-old man has been charged with murder, authorities said. Natalia Allison Holmes, a student at Carolina Forest High School, died at Conway Medical Center at 8:29 a.m., said Horry County chief deputy coroner Dan Bellamy. Edwin…
Read MoreCervical cancer vaccine recommended for use
WASHINGTON (AP) A vaccine with the potential to slash worldwide deaths from cervical cancer, the No. 2 cancer killer in women, should be approved for sales in the United States, a federal panel said Thursday. A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted 13-0 to endorse the safety and effectiveness of Merck and Co.?s Gardasil,…
Read MoreBush says border fence makes sense
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) President Bush said Thursday it makes sense to put up fencing along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border but not to block off the entire 2,000-mile length to keep out illegal immigrants. During a visit to one of the busiest crossing sectors, Bush did not declare his support for either of two competing…
Read MoreQ & A: Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
Q: When is the sales tax holiday? A: For 2006, the holiday will start at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 4 and end at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 6. Q: What items qualify for the sales tax holiday? A: During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: 1) clothing with a…
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