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Women's college basketball: Union takes loss in exhibition at Tennessee

KNOXVILLE Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt has more than 1,000 wins entering her 36th season, but her Lady Volunteers weren't the only team she was paying attention to Sunday during an 86-53 exhibition win against Union at Thompson-Boling Arena. More

Effort to name square for M.D. Anderson

Dickie Day wants to name a courthouse square after Jackson native M.D. Anderson, who has a cancer center named for him in Texas. More

Local briefs: THP sets roadblocks

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint roadblock in Decatur County on State Route 69 on Friday. Troopers will watch for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. More

TranSouth volleyball tournament: Union, Freed-Hardeman advance to winner's bracket
No. 1 seed Union toughed out a three set win by taking the third set 25-23, completing a 25-17, 25-11, 25-23 sweep of No. 8 seed Mid-Continent. More

Mich. asst. AG accused of harassing student fired - 5:27 pm
Ohio prospective juror cites Dahmer, is excused - 5:18 pm
Court order blocks Okla. amendment on Islamic law - 5:23 pm
2 killed when dump truck collides with van in south Tennessee - 5:27 pm
Tennessee walking horse show thanks weather service - 3:53 pm
Indictment: Somali gangs trafficked girls for sex in Tenn., other states - 4:00 pm
US issues new security rules for air cargo - 3:48 pm
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Bleachers: North Side v. Melrose

Bleachers: Bolivar vs Liberty

Union University Homecoming

Kirkin of the Tartan 11/7/10

Gallery: The Amazing Race Around Jackson

The Amazing Race Around Jackson, on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010

Gallery: Attendees of the Pat Kerr Fashion Show

Gallery: Pat Kerr 30th Anniv. Fashion Show

The Pat Kerr 30th Anniversary Fashion Show & Retrospective is held at The Dutch Garden Center on October 29, 2010.

Gallery: Local Halloween Pictures

Gallery: North Side beats Hardin Co. to gain an undefeated regular season 10/29/10

North Side High School celebrates an undefeated football season after beating Hardin County on Friday, October 29, 2010.

Gallery: Jackson Symphony 10/30/10

Senator Lamar Alexander performs on piano with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Saturday evening Oct. 30, 2010.

Gallery: TCA v Manassas 9/3/10

Gallery: UT vs UTM 9/4/10

Gallery: African Street Fest Day 3

Special Section: Miss Tennessee

Coverage of the 2010 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant

Video: WWII Marion Wilson

Talks about his time with the Seabees during World War II

Gallery: People at the UT/UTM Game

Gallery: Jaxx: Game, Wedding & New Name

Gallery: Cirlces of Hope Telethon 2010

The telethon supports the Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Gallery: Miss Tennessee 2010 Swim Wear

The pageant contestants in the swimsuit & fitness competition

Firefighters train to save their lives and others

SAVANNAH Two firefighters sit in a dark space, untangling themselves from a group of wires, unable to see. They hear each other breathe, they try to help each other through the tight spots. More

Service celebrates Scottish heritage
School board meets this week
Chilean miner crosses finish line at NYC Marathon
Obama: US elections force 'midcourse corrections'
Celtic society hosts annual fest
Ultimate sacrifice: Book chronicles Crockett Co. community of 200 that lost nine to WWII combat
Local briefs: McKenzie girl wins state pageant; Eldridge to talk to students
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Women's college basketball: Union takes loss in exhibition at Tennessee

Lady Vols were a good early test for Union
Late NAIA soccer: Union men win in overtime

Vols have no trouble winning at Memphis
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'White Space' will expand Wi-Fi range

Rural West Tennesseeans could one day receive Internet broad band and other data feeds without the construction of costly cable lines or buying a satellite service. More

Commissioner: Tennessee banks are solid
Leaders listen to tourism tips
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Strong neighborhoods create a vibrant city

Last week's First Friday Forum in downtown Jackson focused on recent downtown developments and how the heart of the city is continuing to change. The latest project will develop the Central Creek area. More

School celebration should be annual event
Could Haslam be a Bredesen clone?
Unemployment rate won't be coming down
Preaching new era of slavery is regressive
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With new knees, a new lease on life

Alice Wright has had both of her knees replaced in the past two years. Before they were replaced, she got around on a scooter at work and in stores. Now, she declares herself "scooter free." More

CDC panel: Teens need another meningitis shot
Study links low sperm count, BPA exposure
Cowan house: The sun shines on solar
The wedding: Adventuring into all things family
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Finance chief Goetz to leave Bredesen's Cabinet
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TVA tax equivalents up in 2010, dropping this year
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Group to push for child autopsy law in Tennessee
6 acts get stars in Music City Walk of Fame
Students, alumni explore name change for school
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Cholera case confirmed in Haitian capital
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