Mcllory eying forward progress Posted: Saturday, June 9, 2012 7:00 pm By TERESA WALKERAP Sports WriterMEMPHIS (AP) — Rory McIlroy came to Tennessee to compete and hone his game into shape before defending his U.S. Open title next week. Now he has put himself into position to do something he hasn’t done in a month…

LaBron leaves harshest critics in awe Posted: Saturday, June 9, 2012 7:00 pm By BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterBOSTON (AP) — LeBron James has walked off the court here too many times with nowhere to go except summer vacation.The destination this time: Game 7 in Miami, with a spot in the NBA finals on the line.James…

CJ work answers querries Posted: Saturday, June 9, 2012 7:00 pm NASHVILLE (AP) — Chris Johnson is on a mission. The Tennessee running back insists he’s still the best in the NFL, and he’s working hard this offseason to make sure he bounces back after the worst season of his career. Johnson has packed on…

New programs in place for revenues, brackets Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 1:26 pm BRENTWOOD — The Ohio Valley Conference concluded its annual conference Spring Meetings Friday in Nashville. Items of business that highlighted the meeting included a basketball enhancement incentive plan, approval of access and seeding models for the OVC men’s and women’s basketball,…

Fees waived Thursday Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 8:01 pm NASHVILLE — In celebration of the U.S. Army’s 237th birthday Thursday, day-use fees are being waived at all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District day use areas by Lt. Col. James A. DeLapp, district commander.Day use areas included in the fee waiver are listed…

Moving on means knowing when it’s time for letting go Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 8:01 pm By: By Chris Menees It’s not easy letting go.My husband wishes I could let go of my old ratty gray T-shirt that has sprouted umpteen holes around the collar and become air-conditioned under one armpit.It’s my “work shirt.”…

Tennessee River hits record low level Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 3:00 pm GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Record low water levels on the Tennessee River have created a management challenge for the operators of the hydroelectric plant at the Kentucky Dam. Plant manager Bill Stallion told The Paducah Sun (http://bit.ly/L9StH4) that maintaining levels on the…

Saturday is Free Fishing Day throughout state of Tennessee Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 3:00 pm Free fishing in Tennessee Saturday for everyone. On the second Saturday in June each year, the TWRA allows all residents and non-residents of all ages to fish without a license. Children 15 years old or younger may fish without…

Lake in Carroll County taking shape Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 3:00 pm HUNTINGDON (AP) — West Tennessee officials are preparing for the opening of a 1,000-acre lake in Carroll County on the outskirts of Huntingdon. Carroll County Watershed Authority member Kenny McBride told The Jackson Sun (http://bit.ly/JwGO1Y) that more work needs to be done…

Lagerfeld says Barrymore bridal look was ‘perfect’ Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 8:01 pm By NICOLE EVATTAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Karl Lagerfeld couldn’t be more pleased with his latest creation: Drew Barrymore’s wedding gown. The 78-year-old Chanel designer described the pleated muslin and organza dress with a ruffled collar as “perfect” for the pregnant…