By Dale Stubblefield Ethan Hillis is tagged out by a kneeling Jax McBride during action in the 5- and 6-year-old boys’ coach-pitch league last week. City league teams return to action Tuesday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) ‘ Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones paid $20,000 to a Las Vegas casino Friday to settle a criminal bad check case. ‘We filed a criminal complaint. Within 24 hours, Mr. Jones found a way to make restitution,’ said Clark County District Attorney David Roger. ‘Case closed.’ Jones paid $20,000 to…

By Dale Stubblefield Hunter Chilton attempts to lay down a bunt during Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader. Chilton came on as a relief pitcher in Thursday’s finale after starting at first base. Senior league action on the Dottie West field Thursday night saw First National Bank down DWall Drywall 7-4 in the first game of…

By Rob Nunley This time of year, Wisconsin’s Beloit College receives more publicity than most institutions of higher learning receive throughout the other 11 months of the year. It’s Beloit, after all, which compiles and publishes the annual ‘Mindset List,’ a worldview of students entering college each year. The list gives perspective on just how…

By Gary Clothier HICKOK Q: In the 1940s, I worked as a draftsman for Douglas Aircraft Co. in Santa Monica, Calif. During my period of employment, the design and construction of an experimental plane called the Mixmaster was completed. The unique design placed the motor and transmission in the tail of the aircraft. Although I…

All My Children While attempting to keep Tad alive, Jesse managed to pull Robert out of the helicopter and rescue Angie. Frankie talked Jesse out of shooting Robert, who was taken away by the police. Tad was operated on but remained in critical condition, with Krystal and Jesse by his side. Knowing her situation is…

Velma Allison, 89, of McMinnville (Centertown community) died Thursday, May 22 at River Park Hospital. Born on April 15, 1919 in White County, she was a retired school bus driver for the Warren County School System for many years and was a member of Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Allison was preceded in death…

Sherri Marie Killian, 37, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, May 23 in a local hospital after a battle with breast cancer. She was a member of Middle Valley Church of Christ and Brantley Chapel Baptist Church in Maryville. She was employed with the Middle Valley Animal Hospital and was a 1986 graduate of…

Nathanael Rene Labrada, the twenty-one month old son of Hector and Katia Labrada of McMinnville was born Aug. 25, 2006 and died May 23 at his residence following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Hector Labrada. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Hector Labrada…

Woodbury resident Jimmie Lance Johnston, 71, died May 23 at her home after an extended illness. She was a former factory worker, seamstress, housewife and a former employee of Mike Smith Funeral Home. She was also a lifetime member of Woodbury Fire Department and a member of the Centertown Class of 1956. She was preceded…