SAN DIEGO (AP) ? A woman was convicted Monday of murdering her Marine husband with arsenic so she could cash in on his $250,000 life insurance policy. Prosecutors argued that Cynthia Sommer, 33, wanted a more luxurious lifestyle than she could afford on her 23-year-old husband’s $1,700 monthly salary and saw his military life insurance…

JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) ? A deadly confrontation between a juvenile with a gun and three school administrators at Campbell County Comprehensive High school was recalled Monday by the survivors. Assistant principal Jim Pierce testified Kenneth Bartley, then 15, was called to the office on Nov. 8, 2005, after students tipped a teacher that he brought…

By William Rusher After nearly four years of confusing arguments over the invasion of Iraq, the debate has suddenly and unexpectedly taken on a sort of weird simplicity. The Democrats, after dividing on whether to support the attack when it began, and then adopting (individually) almost every conceivable position regarding it since, have now, together…

By Diana West I find myself in political limbo. I don’t agree with the president and I don’t agree with his opponents. I’m not convinced by the argument for sending 21,000 additional troops mainly to Baghdad, and I’m downright incensed at Senate Foreign Relations Committee voting along (Democratic) party lines (plus GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel…

By Gov. Phil Bredesen This month, I took my second oath of office as Tennessee?s governor. I celebrated my Inauguration Day surrounded by family, friends and fellow Tennesseans. It was a proud time for me ? and now, I?m ready to roll up my sleeves and get back to work. As I begin my second…

By Duane Sherrill Be careful what you do today because you, your children and your children?s children could be living it down years from now as small towns rarely forget. From time to time I get phone calls from folks who are concerned about references to past events or crimes which they feel should not…

By Mark Halcomb TNLA?s winter short course will be next week, Feb. 5-6 in Pigeon Forge at the Music Road Convention Center. Dr. Allan Armitage, Univ of Ga, will give Monday?s Keynote on ?The Incredible Changing World of Annuals?These Aren?t Your Mother?s Marigolds Anymore.? Some might say that his talk and autograph would be worth…

By J. Dale Beaty Our February Beef meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 at the Warren County Administrative office building. We?re going to spend some time talking about winter feed for your cow herd and we?ll also talk about weed control and pasture renovation. Mark your calendars and be sure to come out…

By Steve C. Stubblefield USDA?s Farm Service Agency administers farm programs once authorized by the Congress of the United States. There are a myriad of programs available to farm owners, operators, and producers. Enrolling and benefiting from various programs often requires considerable preparation; both of USDA employees as well as producers and landowners. One of…

By Margo Howard Dear Margo: My friend “Paul” repeatedly molested his niece when he was younger. It was never reported to the police, but he did pay for his sister’s and his niece’s therapy, and went for several years himself. Two years ago, Paul became involved with “Mary,” who had a 1-year-old daughter. Paul told…