By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Tennessee education officials have revamped the state’s school curriculum ‘ particularly for high schools ‘ in an effort to bring Tennessee students more in line with national academic standards. The new curriculum also gives those who don’t plan to attend college the skills needed to enter, and succeed, in the 21st…

Kevin Wilson recently brought down this button buck on his first-ever hunting trip.

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD After Tuesday’s round in the Gold and Silver bowling league, Security Federal holds down the first place spot with 51.5 points. Beacon Federal is in second place with 48.5 and Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in third place with 46.5 points. Dr Pepper has 45.5 points, followed by Foster & Foster Realty…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Tuesday night at Van Buren County High School the Lady Broncos of Boyd Christian matched up with the Lady Eagles in District 9-A action. Jaleta Grissom netted 24 points for the home squad, helping the Lady Eagles down the Lady Broncos 81-44. With the win Van Buren improved to 7-4 in district…

By ROB NUNLEY To this football fan, the week leading up to the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. Instead, it’s watching the print and electronic media in their never-ending search for the absolutely least important stories they can find. This year is no exception. While yes, I’ll admit, the contest doesn’t have quite…

By ROB NUNLEY Rob Nunley photos The Warren County High School Pioneerette dance team donned the colors of this year’s Super Bowl contenders as they entertained the crowd earlier this week at the Warren County Elementary Basketball Association tournament. Clad in jerseys from the Patriots and Giants, the dancers performed the routine they will use…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Boyd Broncos traveled to Spencer Tuesday night in hopes of playing the role of spoiler. The Van Buren County Eagles put their District 9-A undefeated streak on the line, but the Broncos couldn’t pull off the upset as they fell by a 64-40 final. The Broncos dropped to 0-10 in district…

By ROB NUNLEY She may not be Miss Basketball ‘ at least not yet ‘ but Tuesday night at Riverdale another member of the Lanning family showed off her skills on the basketball court at the Lady Pioneers’ expense. Natalie Lanning, younger sister of Riverdale alumni Scarlett and the 2007 State Tournament MVP Anne Marie,…

By ROB NUNLEY The Pioneers’ quest for a second straight district win came up short Tuesday night in Murfreesboro, as Riverdale pulled steadily away in the second half on the way to a 60-39 win. With the loss the Pioneers fell to 1-9 in the District 7-AAA standings, and dropped to 4-16 on the season.…

Baby Boy Carter Edward Adcock, son of Kyle and Valerie Adcock, was born at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro on Dec. 21. The infant weighed 6 pounds, and was 19.5 inches long. He is the grandson of Joyce and Mickey Adcock and Paula and Kendra Holland. His great-grandmother is Sallie Bryan. Baby Girl The…