NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ While 82 people are slated to join a nine-day trade mission to China in October, the state will be footing the bill for only nine of them. The trade mission is slated to begin in Beijing on Oct. 18, followed by visits to Shanghai and Hong Kong. Not all members of the…

If you’re looking for a new laptop, you may have heard the hype about Intel’s new Centrino Duo mobile technology, the chipset that provides longer battery life and faster wireless data transfer than previous versions. Consumer Reports’ initial tests of several new laptops with the latest version of the Centrino Duo show that it lives…

NEW YORK (AP) – Wall Street closed out a difficult week with a mixed finish Friday after the Federal Reserve injected billions of dollars into the banking system to calm markets torn by worries about evaporating credit. The Dow Jones industrials, down more than 200 points during the session, ended with just a 31-point deficit…

By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’m a new landlord and I’m wondering, in the event of a lawsuit, what is the best way to protect my personal assets? ‘ Carrie Dear Carrie, I’d go with a liability umbrella policy of about two million dollars. This picks up where your liability leaves off on your car,…

By James Clark North Chancery Street is slowly making the transition to an all-commercial district, as evident by the number of homes for sale. That includes one stretch where three out of four homes are listed with Campbell Realty. I’m always on the lookout for stories that are on the odd side. And I think…

The eighth annual Fest de Ville Gala on Saturday, Aug. 25, will benefit the cultural and educational programs of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center with a festive celebration of the opening of TPAC’s 28th season in Nashville. The evening begins with a silent auction and cocktails at 6:30 p.m. in the main lobby, followed by…

The Hawaiian island of Oahu provided the perfect setting for the 50th wedding anniversary of Cleta and Carl E. Bouldin. The couple was married July 6, 1957 in Lafayette, Ga., following four years of courtship. They were both born and raised in Van Buren County. Mrs. Bouldin’s parents are Arzie and Cleo Hitchcock Delong of…

Baby Boy Gavin Ray Martin Collins, son of Sarah Martin Robinson and William ‘Billy’ Collins, was born July 2 at River Park Hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces. He is brother to Kaylin Desirae Burch, Nathan Lindon Martin, Tristan William Martin Collins and Skyler Dakota Collins. Grandparents include Jackie and Terry Campbell…

Susan Cantrell, an English teacher at Page High School in Franklin, Tenn., recently participated in the annual Teachers Institute at the Virginia Historical Society, headquartered in Richmond, Va. Cantrell is the daughter of Warren County resident Quim Bryant, and the late Irene Bryant. The theme of this year’s institute was based on a major exhibition…

By Duane Sherrill A restraining order did nothing to restrain a Yager Road man from attacking his ex-girlfriend as he allegedly stuck the blade of his knife in her eye during a domestic dispute at her home. The suspect, Alejandro Diaz Pena, 20, was indicted Friday on charges of aggravated domestic assault and violation of…