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Oregon football: Delay gives defense time for lightning-quick fix

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Oregon’s offense didn’t know what to do with itself. The defense sure did. Saturday’s first quarter was marred by a 70-minute weather delay that interrupted the No. 7 Ducks’ 48-13 win at Tennessee. A lightning storm in the vicinity of Neyland Stadium forced the teams from the …

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Business donates to flood victims

MT. PLEASANT — One local industry that specializes in weatherproofing materials is helping put a roof over the heads of flood victims.

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"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" IS SADDLING UP AND MOVING ‘EM OUT TO REBUILD A SCHOOL DEVESTATED BY THE 2010 …

Said event will be featured in an upcoming episode of the series.

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Newly renovated Tennessee Williams home debuts

On the staircase at right are, from bottom to top, Francesca Williams, Tennessee Williams’ niece; film director Jodie Markell; John Uecker, who recently donated the wreath that was placed on Tennessee Williams’ coffin during his funeral; and Dr. John Gronbeck-Tedesco, 2010 Mississippi University for Women scholars panel, Tennessee Williams tribute.

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Rebuilding Together and Sears Drive Funds to Rebuild Nashville Homes

Homes destroyed by Nashville floods will receive extensive work as part of the national service initiative, United We Serve

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Hardy bugs are eating up the Gulf mess

The disaster in the Gulf has been plenty grim. I don’t envy paymaster Kenneth Feinberg who has now taken over BP’s $20 billion compensation fund. Feinberg is no stranger to trying to compensate those who have lost much, including the families affected by September 11th and a somewhat lower-profile project to compensate victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Drover men move to No. 15

After two weekend shutouts, the Drover men jumped up five spots in the NAIA national rankings. The Drovers are now ranked No. 15 in the country. During a tournament in Tennessee, the Drovers defeated Delta State University 2-0 and Emmanuel College 4-0.

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Goodwill shows off career center that was rebuilt after flood

Goodwill moved thousands of dollars in furniture into its new building on a Friday.

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Nashville-area churches continue flood repairs behind the scenes

By 7:15 a.m., Jim Ferguson usually is at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, checking on volunteer workers staying at the church. He gives them marching orders for the day, makes sure they’ve got the right tools and supplies, and then sends them off to work.

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What will become of the state fair and fairgrounds?

The last Tennessee State Fair at the fairgrounds starts this week More

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