INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ‘ Tonight could be Tennessee’s defining moment. Or perhaps it will go down as Cleveland’s great reprieve. Either way, the Indianapolis-Tennessee game marks the unofficial start to the AFC playoffs. ‘The whole season really comes down to this one game,’ Pro Bowl defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch said. ‘They’re the world champs and…

By Jim Litke 2007 was a lousy year in sports unless you were a fan of the pro teams from Boston, the semipro ones from the University of Florida or the real student-athletes from Appalachian State. It wasn’t so much about breaking records, even as Barry Bonds took down the most venerated mark of them…

By ROB NUNLEY The Lady Pioneers picked up their second victory of the holiday break Friday night, rolling over Maplewood 58-43 in the losers’ bracket of the Overton Christmas Tournament in Nashville. Brittany Frazier led the way with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, as Warren County’s girls got back to .500 for the season at…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Lady Wildcats of Dibrell took on Grundy County North in their opening round game in the Warren Masonic Lodge 125 Christmas tournament. It didn’t take long for the Lady Wildcats to take control of the game as Dibrell defeated the Lady Warriors 34-28 to keep their undefeated season intact. Both teams…

By JAMES CLARK Let’s give Jerry Cooper a shot as Warren County’s industrial recruiter. With 23 years in the state Senate, few people can match Cooper’s experience or his connections. Looking back at the year in business news, I’d say 2007 had more negatives than positives for Warren County. It was a year in which…

By Margaret Hobbs left, Trey Martin and Caden Brownyard apply bird seed to their winter treat for the birds. The twosome took time out from dodgeball activities to participate. Right, Penny Wanamaker assists Marah Wanamaker spread peanut butter on a bird treat. Christmas has come and gone, the presents have been opened, and many children…

Building strong bones is an important part of growing up, especially for girls 9 to 12. That’s because tween and teen years are peak bone producing years. It is critical for girls at this age to eat foods with calcium and participate in weight-bearing physical activity. Establishing bone-healthy behaviors early on is an essential part…

By Jim Mullen Dear Savvy Senior, When I had a heart attack last year my doctor told me to take extra precaution during the winter months because my risks of having another one could increase. Is this true? How can the seasons of the year affect your heart? Old Man Winter Dear Old, Everyone knows…

By the Associated Press All times Central AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA x-New England 15 0 0 1.000 551 239 Buffalo 7 8 0 .467 243 337 N.Y. Jets 3 12 0 .200 255 345 Miami 1 14 0 .067 242 399 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 13…

By JAMES CLARK I’m sure to leave somebody out and for that I apologize. But, to the best of my recollection, these are the businesses that opened in Warren County in 2007: ‘??Loafin’ Around, Northgate Shopping Center ‘ The Barn Loft Gift Shop, Sparta Street ‘??Busy B’s Furniture, Main Street ‘ Three Peas in a…