NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Barack Obama heads to a Nashville high school on Thursday, two days after a student there fatally shot a classmate. Grief counselors were at McGavock Comprehensive High School on Wednesday to help students cope with the shooting. It happened within an hour of the president’s State of the Union address… Continue reading Obama to visit Tenn. school of shooting victim
UTM ATO chapter to close
The Alpha Tau Omega chapter at the University of Tennessee at Martin will close following denial of a final appeal of a hazing incident suspension to university Chancellor Tom Rakes and recommendation of charter revocation to the ATO national board by Wynn R. Smiley, fraternity CEO. The chapter was notified of Rakes’ decision in a… Continue reading UTM ATO chapter to close
Forgotten Favorite: ‘Mystery Men’
Greetings and salutations, nostalgia addicts; it’s time for another Forgotten Favorite. This week I have decided to dust off one of the greatest superhero films of all time. Of course I’m talking about Mystery Men. Mystery Men, directed by Kinka Usher, and written by Neil Cuthbert and Bob Burden, is loosely based on Burden’s Flaming Carrot Comics… Continue reading Forgotten Favorite: ‘Mystery Men’
Beretta to build new firearms plant in Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Italian gun maker Beretta said Wednesday that Tennessee’s support for gun rights was a major factor in its decision to build a manufacturing and research facility in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin. The $45 million plant is projected to be complete this year and create 300 new jobs. Gun rights were… Continue reading Beretta to build new firearms plant in Tenn.
Voice It!: Super Bowl Sunday
Wow, Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Whether you are a major football fan or you just enjoy watching the awesome commercials, you probably will watch at least part of the game on Sunday. Most major football fans have already begun having diehard debates over which team is going to win. How about you, do you… Continue reading Voice It!: Super Bowl Sunday
The NFL Fieldhouse: 2013 Year In Review: Seattle Seahawks
(Image from goodlogo.com) The Seattle Seahawks, the NFC’s representative in Super Bowl XLVIII, have had a long road to recovery ever since their controversial loss to Pittsburgh. In each of the past few seasons, however, the Hawks have been clawing their way back into contention in the suddenly incredibly competitive NFC West. This season may… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: 2013 Year In Review: Seattle Seahawks