Fisk guilty in drive-by – His alibi included smoking pot at time
By DUANE SHERRILL Ballistics testimony sealed the fate of drive-by shooter Deonray Fisk as jurors found him guilty Friday evening of attempted second-degree murder for shooting into the car of three Hispanic men and wounding one of the victims in the back as they were returning home from Christmas shopping. Jurors deliberated for just over…
Read MoreTeenage girl charged with child rape – Police say 12-year-old boy the victim
By DUANE SHERRILL An 18-year-old girl could face 25 years in prison after she allegedly had sexual relations with a 12-year-old boy during a party at a home on Old Beersheba Road. The defendant, Katie Dawn Fults, is charged with rape of a child and could face additional charges for her alleged actions at a…
Read MoreHart, Matheny exchange vows in Florida
Stephanie Hart and Jackie Matheny, Jr. exchanged wedding vows May 18 in Panama City, Fla. The couple and close family members gathered at 6:30 p.m. on a private beach in St. Andrews State Park for the nuptials. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Christy Hart of Smithville. Her grandparents are Nina and the…
Read MoreSavvy Senior – Finding reliable online health information
By Jim Mullen Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some pointers for finding reliable health information on the Internet? With so much information out there I’m not sure where to turn or who to trust. What can you tell me? Surfing at 70 Dear Surfing, You’re wise not to believe everything you read, especially…
Read MoreCrowd checks out new library addition – Grand opening gala held for Col. Gentry Moffitt wing
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The Silver and Gold Band performed a rousing selection of patriotic and popular music, including the ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ ‘God Bless America,’ ‘Bill Bailey,’ and ‘Till There Was You’ and ‘Seventy-Six Trombones’ from the Broadway mus The grand opening gala for the Col. Gentry Moffitt Addition to the Magness Library &…
Read MoreMoulds excited about opportunity to play with Young
NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Eric Moulds doesn’t anticipate any problems settling in with his third NFL team in 11 years. He already knows a few of the veterans and the chance to play with Vince Young also should help ease any transition. ‘To get the opportunity to play with Vince Young, who’s an up-and-coming quarterback who’s…
Read MoreMontoya will become first driver to race 3 series at the Brickyard
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ‘ Juan Pablo Montoya navigated his golf cart through the infield at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, zipped into a parking spot and hopped out. He didn’t even make it a full step before a security guard stopped him in his tracks and ordered him to move the cart. Not even an Indy great gets…
Read MoreBonds pulls within 1 of Aaron’s record
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ‘ For months, Barry Bonds has deflected all the questions about his pursuit of Hank Aaron’s home run record. It was too premature. He still had a long way go to 755. Now that he’s only one swing from tying the Hammer, there’s no dodging talk of the hallowed mark. ‘It’s sinking…
Read More13-under par wins senior scramble at Collins River G.C.
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Scarmble action last week at the Collins River golf course saw the team of Bobby Newby, Jerry Simmons, Ralph Bess and Charles Boatman card a score of 13-under to win the Wednesday senior scramble. Finishing second with a score of 9-under par was the team of Allen Hitchcock, David Greene, Billy Pitmon…
Read MoreFulmer, Ainge looking for next ‘playmaker’ WR
NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer is pleased with the progress of the wide receiver corps, but he’s still waiting for the next big playmaker to emerge from the pack. ‘I couldn’t ask for them to do any more than they did in the spring,’ Fulmer said before an alumni event in Nashville. ‘Their…
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