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DA says young victim looked upon Duffer as father figure

He was supposed to be the father figure that an 11-year-old boy, new to Tennessee, never had. Instead, he became an apparent child rapist who carried on a secret and manipulative sexual affair with a boy 20 years his junior until, after two years, the boy finally confessed all to his mother and authorities. More

Vanderbilt Medical Center close to leasing 100 Oaks space

The potential terrorist, cell phone connection

Recently there has been an inexplicable rush on untraceable, disposable cell phones by foriegn nationals here in the United States. The continued surge in the purchase of these phones -- the kind that can be used and easily discarded to avoid wiretap as well as to detonate bombs – deserves a lot more attention. More

Metro School Board votes to spend reserves

School District sees central office exodus as reorganization plan takes shape

It’s not just Metro School students that are out for the summer, many school district central office staff have chosen the summertime to make their departures. More

Hot tub heaven

Homeowners throughout Nashville are inviting their friends and neighbors over to watch the big game, see a movie on widescreen television, play video games or are just taking time to catch up with family — all from the comfort of their hot tubs. More

Report: Another potential owner interested in Preds

It’s time once again to follow the bouncing prospective owners for the Nashville Predators. More

Thompson treks back to Tennessee

Although often absent from his home state, former Sen. Fred Thompson returns to Tennessee today to attend a high-dollar fundraiser for his blooming presidential bid and tour a prospective site for a campaign headquarters in Nashville. More

Byars tumbles into second round of draft

Derrick Byars’ basketball dreams came true Thursday night, but not in the way he had expected. The former Vanderbilt standout, projected by many to be a first-round pick in the annual NBA Draft, tumbled into the second round. More

Bredesen declares ‘Biofuels Day,’ vetoes tax credits

Letters to the Editor

Lighten up, Pedro Neocons Step In It More

Mayoral candidates began throwing stones during debate

Two local Chambers of Commerce commenced last night

Metro Schools implementing policy on reporting child abuse following trial of substitute teacher

Following the recent sexual abuse trial of a former Metro Schools substitute teacher, school district official say they will implement a new policy regarding notification of state and local agencies regarding child abuse in schools. More

Council likely to approve Metro operating budget tonight

Unless any last-minute controversies erupt today over the city

Local news briefs

Metro cop faces domestic assault hearing Metro Schools has final attire policy SEIU endorses vice mayor and council candidates More

Ex-Vanderbilt assistant dies at 35

Former Vanderbilt football assistant coach J.D. Hall collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack late Saturday night. He was 35. More

Kremblas looks to distribute at-bats

The Nashville Sounds are 2-3 since Tony Gwynn was optioned down by Milwaukee last week. They had the best record in the Pacific Coast League at the time, but thanks in part to losing two of three against Iowa, the Sounds are now in second place. More

MBA passing camp brings teams together

The occasion is as much for comraderie as it is competition. More

Acts of a few shouldn�t tarnish many

In recent weeks, it has been with much concern that we have reported on the alleged criminal actions of yet another Nashville street gang. More

Preds lock in goalie Rinne for two years

The Nashville Predators have locked in goaltender Pekka Rinne with a two-year contract. More