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Williamson County Sheriff busted in prescription drug sting

6:10 p.m. January 31, 2007 Williamson County Sheriff Ricky Headley was one of two individuals arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Metro Police today in a prescription drug fraud sting operation, authorities said. More

Bredesen wants to build $40 million ethanol plant

Gov. Phil Bredesen announced today that he wants to build a $40 million biomass ethanol plant in the Oak Ridge, Knoxville area as part of a $73 million comprehensive alternative fuels strategy. More

Teachers, custodians would lose jobs under first draft of Schools

In an effort to eliminate an $11 million budget shortfall for 2007-08, Metro Schools would cut 100 custodial and 40 teaching positions next year, according to the district

Ethics disclosures filed on time

Metro Councilwoman Ginger Hausser caused city government watchers a minor distress at about 5 p.m. Tuesday when the Metro Clerk

Metro paid $1 million on traffic ticket software it can

The Metro Nashville government dumped nearly $1 million into a new computer system to process traffic citations before realizing it was so fraught with bugs and problems that the system needed to be dumped entirely. More

Time to take politics out of appointments

The idea of electing Tennessee

Man stands down after threats to kill himself and others in standoff

A four-hour standoff on Tuesday ended nonviolently when a man, threatening to kill what were believed to be hostages, surrendered to local authorities. More

Jameson plays big brother to Lower Broadway

Calling Lower Broadway a

Guardsman at the border did

Members of the Tennessee National Guard should not have been criticized for not engaging in combat Jan. 3 with gunmen spotted along the U.S.-Mexico border, Tennessee National Guard Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett said Tuesday. More

Sports bookshelf: Trio of new books examines football icons

With the Super Bowl approaching, the latest edition of the sports bookshelf examines three new volumes on players who are either at or near the top at their position. Each one takes a different tack in its presentation, but all offer informative, instructive analysis and insights on their subject. More

Vols face must-win game

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Clement leading mayoral money sprint

Former Congressman Bob Clement is leading the fundraising race by a wide margin in Metro

Titans' brain trust examines GM candidates

With the initial interview process now completed, the Tennessee Titans

Second half surge lifts Cobras over Raiders

Playing winning basketball involves striking a balance between patience and aggression. Whites Creek, as experienced and intelligent a team as any the state has to offer, found a suitable combination Tuesday night in its 63-56 victory over district foe McGavock. More

With Senate

The movement to have the state

Predators fall to Avalanche

Paul Kariya, Jason Arnott and Steve Sullivan all scored goals for the Predators in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on Tuesday night. More

DHS signs off on immigration enforcement contract

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed off on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will govern the Davidson County Sheriff

Local news briefs

Cooley forming consulting business Mayor hosts Summit More

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CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg isn

Upshall fighting to return to lineup

Burgundy is not the color of choice for players wanting to be on the 20-man active roster for the Nashville Predators. More