A source said that Gov. Phil Bredesen will veto a bill that would have allowed Tennessee handgun permit holders to take their weapons into establishments that serve alcohol. Bredesen set a Thursday afternoon news conference where he is to be joined by police chiefs and district attorneys from around the state. A person familiar with [...]

Michael Glenn Oller, the infant son of Justin and Amber Oller of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Trenton Oller of St. Joseph, his paternal grandparents, Shawn and Denise Oller of Five Points, his maternal grandparents, Lena Novem of Five Points and Jeff Novem of [...]

Brenda Jean Simbeck Walters, age 60, of Loretto, passed away Wednesday. She was a native of Lawrence County, a homemaker, and a member of the Loretto Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Walters, two daughters, Bridgette Ward of Loretto and Beverly Box of Five Points, his mother, Georgie Simbeck of Loretto, [...]

Benton Bryan ?Ben? Purnell, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Wednesday. He was a native of Wilson County, former owner of Hobba-Purnell Oil Company, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and VFW Post 1618 and was an army veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Suzanne Inman of Lynchburg, one son, Michael Purnell of [...]

The Memphis men’s basketball program has been charged by the NCAA with major violations during the 2007-08 season under former coach John Calipari, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Wednesday. Read more