By Margaret hobbs Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. More than 20 years ago, one man took it upon himself to raise money to support the efforts of the American…

(AP) ? The folks who make the odds have decided the Indianapolis Colts? home turf is worth more than what Tony Dungy calls the ?Patriots? mystique.? So that means the Colts are 3-point favorites over New England in Sunday?s AFC championship game. It makes a certain amount of sense. Not so much because of Peyton…

Early softball tournament The Second Annual ISA “Knock The Rust Off” softball tournament will be held Saturday, March 3. Mens C and D will be played in Crossville at Centennial Park, while Mens E will be played in McMinnville at the Fairgrounds. Entry fee is $180, plus an additional $25 if not already ISA-sanctioned. Each…

By DAVE GOLDBERG Corey Dillon and the New England Patriots find themselves once again just one win from the Super Bowl. Standing in their way are the Colts, who are favored by three points. (AP) ? Someone always seems to make a big play at a critical time to help the New England Patriots win…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) ? For the third time in nine months, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Vick reluctantly surrendered a water bottle to security at Miami International Airport that smelled like marijuana and contained a substance in a hidden compartment. He was not arrested and was…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Holder Realty still holds on to the lead in the Gold and Silver bowling league after Tuesday?s matchups. Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in second place with 49 points, Security Federal has 49, Dr Pepper has 44.5, Foster & Foster Realty has 43, B&G Supply 42.5, Cumberland Lumber 42, McMinnville Lanes 40.5,…

Dibrell?s seventh- and eighth-grade basketball squads picked up a sweep at home Tuesday night, topping Irving College in both boys? and girls? action. The Lady Wildcats opened the night in style, with Lauren Wilkinson?s 23 points leading Dibrell to a 44-26 win. Danna Wells had 13 for the Lady Tigers, who held their own through…

By Joey Wray With deer seasons coming to a close, it may be time for hunters to try a new game species, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Deer hunters may occasionally target coyotes when they are hunting deer, but now may be a good time to really match wits with this super…

By ROB NUNLEY Tyler Hillis, shown in action during Boyd?s game against Monticello, had 10 points in the Broncos? loss at Webb on Monday. Boyd Christian?s high school boys were held to single-digit point totals in all four quarters Monday night, and handed a 59-22 road loss at Webb School in Bell Buckle. The Broncos,…

By ROB NUNLEY Warren County?s high school girls fell to 3-14 on the season, and finished the first half of their District 7-AAA schedule without a league win, as they lost to Oakland?s Lady Patriots 64-45 Tuesday night at home. With the loss, which saw the Lady Pioneers fall behind by 22 at halftime before…