Tuesday 9th February, 2010
Dana White says Mark Coleman's UFC fight career is probably over
ExaminerView all » Dana White said Saturday night, following UFC 109, that Mark "The Hammer" Coleman's bout with Randy Couture was probably his last fight in the UFC.
Snow's return to Middle Tennessee causes problems
The TennesseanMiddle Tennessee emergency responders were busy with countless motorists in ditches and highway medians, victims of an evening snow expected to leave 3 inches of accumulation in some areas.
Tennessee hospitals push for tax to offset cuts to TennCare
The TennesseanTennessee Hospital Association 's members will push for a temporary tax on their revenues to reduce cuts to the TennCare program proposed last week by Gov. Phil Bredesen.
Tabitha Tuders' uncle described as random slaying victim
The TennesseanWhen he finished his shift at the lube shop, Tuders would go to the market to buy cigarettes, and usually play the lottery, his mother said. Those walks ended on Jan. 21, 2008, when Tuders was gunned ...
Nashville schools offer Vanderbilt degrees for top teachers
The TennesseanTeachers willing to work with some of Metro Nashville's toughest-to-reach middle schoolers for at least five years could earn free master's degrees from
Tennessee State Fair closure stirs council, citizens
The Tennessean"It appears to me that the mayor just comes in one day, writes a letter to the fair board and says we're losing money and we need to cease and desist," Councilman Michael Craddock said during an infor...
Lady Vols use height to beat Vanderbilt
The TennesseanAfter trailing Vanderbilt for nearly 15 minutes of the second half, No. 5 Tennessee rallied to get a 69-60 victory at Memorial Gym and sweep the season series.
Brentwood police: Pick up your packages, or thieves might
The TennesseanPackages left unattended for an extended period are prey for thieves looking for an easy steal, such as during this past holiday season, according to Capt. Tommy Walsh.
Social Security races to 'negative' during recession
The TennesseanSocial Security 's annual surplus nearly evaporated in 2009 for the first time in 25 years as the recession led hundreds of thousands of workers to retire or claim disability.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley draws attention to Tennessee kids' health challenges
The TennesseanNashville Public Television documentary series NPT Reports: Children's Health Crisis. The seven-part series will take a close look at challenges faced by Tennessee's infants and youth including infant...
The 2010 Olympics and politics: Strange bedfellows?
ExaminerSunday, February 7, 2010 Gaining the advantage in the war against Crohn's disease: Moving towards longevity (Part1) Gaining the advantage in the war against …
A Nashvillian driver in the snow
Examinerwww.subaruoutback.org A blue bubble, flat and wide, inched swiftly across the radar screen on my work computer. A winter weather warning flashed orange in my desktop gutter, warning me of the night&rs...
Predators face four Atlantic Division teams before Olympic break
ExaminerNashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz said in training camp that the team had divided the season’s schedule into three segments. The first segment encompassed the first 41 games of the seas...
Celebrate YOU this Valentine's Day
ExaminerView all » So it’s that time of year again. The dreaded holiday for single women everywhere. The day that we all have wished, at some point or another, would fall right off the calendar an...
Charter amendment lawsuit alive
Knox NewsKnox County Chancellor John Weaver's memorandum opinion allowing the lawsuit over a Knox County Charter amendment to proceed. A lawsuit seeking to invalidate a 2008 amendment to the Knox County Char...
Carter teacher aide on leave after allegations she had improper relationship with student
Knox NewsA Carter High School special-education teaching assistant is on administrative leave while authorities look into allegations that she had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Knox Open looks for sponsor
Knox News"There have been a lot of positive conversations going on, and we fully intend on having the Knoxville Open in 2010," Nationwide Tour Commissioner Bill Calfee said Monday afternoon.
Suspended educator had good references
Knox NewsCLINTON - Backed by glowing references and held in high regard, 27-year-old Megan Baumann had a bright future as a social studies teacher at Clinton High School.
Meth maker gets 11 years
Knox News"Girlfriend, you're looking at a long prison term," Senior U.S. District Judge Leon Jordan said as he doled out a 135-month sentence - more than 11 years - for 53-year-old Deborah Phillips.
Military mom starts Web site to get letters, packages to soldiers
Knox NewsChristin Disler of Vonore uses her computer to chat with her son, Pvt. Kyle Johnson, right, and his friend Spc. Dustin Parker, who are serving in Iraq. Disler has started a Web site called blessingour...
Garden activist gives out thousands of free flower bulbs to inspire community
Knox NewsAmaryllis bulbs are shown Saturday, when the Pellissippi Beautification committee gave away 80,000 free tulip bulbs and sold more than 4,000 amaryllis bulbs.
Donation will fund 13 graduate fellowships
Knox NewsThe College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee has received a gift from an alumna that will help the college attract some of the "best graduate students."
McBath joins race for Knox mayor
Knox NewsPolitical novice Michael McBath on Monday became the fourth official candidate for Knox County mayor and the only Democrat so far in the May 4 primary.
World's No. 1 computer has long list of tasks
Knox NewsOAK RIDGE - Being fast is important - and having the world's fastest computer is even better - but it's what you do with that speed that really counts, according to Oak Ridge National Laboratory's sci...
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