WASHINGTON (AP) – Another week, another rumbling train of tornadoes that obliterates entire city blocks, smashing homes to their foundations and killing people even as they cower in their basements. With the year not even half done, 2008 is already the deadliest tornado year in the United States since 1998 and seems on track to…

CHICAGO (AP)’ The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, according to new figures that offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dismal battle. “That is a first encouraging finding in what has been unremittingly bad news,” said Dr. David Ludwig, director of…

By Lisa Hobbs Taking a break and relieving some puppy stress before their turn on stage are three of the 16 Dalmatians in Saturday evening’s rendition of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians featuring Cruella Deville, played by Allison Chilton. Pictured, from left, are Sara Smi Paula’s Dance Academy packed the house with its ‘Disney on Parade’ and…

By DUANE SHERRILL So Vince McMahon is resorting to giving away money to bolster ratings, saying he’s going to give away the ‘sum’ of $1 million in the coming weeks? Since when did ‘Monday Night RAW’ become National Bingo Night? Silly me, I always thought we wrestling fans tuned in for something called WRESTLING! Granted,…

Sports Camp Covenant Academy will hold a sports camp on June 2 and June 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. June 2 will be basketball instructions, while the 3rd will have emphasis on softball and baseball. Cost is $25 for both days, which includes lunch for both days and a T-shirt. Instructors include, Brent…

PARIS (AP) ‘ A photo of Maria Sharapova graced the cover of the French Open’s official daily program Tuesday, which might be considered false advertising. That’s because the No. 1-ranked woman didn’t play a single point, forced by the wet weather to wait instead until at least Day 4 of the tournament to begin her…

Covenant’s youth team came out 1-1 on the night after a pair of high-scoring affairs last Thursday in the Warren County Church League. Covenant began the night by coming up just short against New Hope, 16-12, but bounced back later in the evening to down Friendship 16-13. In Thursday’s other game, Locust Street defeated Cornerstone…

By Dale Stubblefield Thousands of people hit the lakes and rivers this weekend, as Memorial Day kicked off the summer boating season. Recreational boaters will be hitting the water this summer making for some crowded lakes, despite the high cost of gas. Granted some may take a few less trips to the lake this summer…

By Rob Nunley After dominating for much of last season, New Bybees and the Baptist Misfits women’s church league teams look to be continuing trends this summer. Thursday night at the fairgrounds, New Bybees dismantled the Church Chicks, winning 23-4, scoring six runs in the first and a dozen more in the fifth. Lacey Griffith…

By Rob Nunley Locust Street built a 14-0 lead in the top of the first in Thursday’s church league tilt, but by the end of the inning Hebron had taken a 16-14 lead on its way to a 28-18, run rule-shortened victory. Barry Taylor had a homer and a three-hit night for the winners, while…