Sparta News

An alert officer's quick decision making was the reason a Cookeville woman is alive.

Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has given notice, she's resigning at the end of the month.

Karl Malden, Oscar winner and acclaimed character actor, dies at 97 Academy Award winner Karl Malden , who starred alongside friend Marlon Brando in such classic films at A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront , has died.

Two men were arrested in Cumberland County Tuesday for a homicide that happened the week before.

Most people with heart failure develop this chronic condition over time and are able to control its symptoms.

A man who was supposed to uphold the law is now accused of a violent crime.

TMZ and several other news outlets are reporting tonight that family members are gathering to say their final goodbyes to Farrah Fawcett.And a blog written by a business partner featured this post this afternoon: Farrah "is in intensive care and is supported by catholic priests consistent with her faith.

"Compulsory sickness insurance...is a variety of socialized medicine or state medicine and possesses the evils inherent in any politically controlled system.

Here are two dozen ways to keep your kids from getting bored this summer. more>> 25 Ideas to keep your kids busy this summer Turn off the TV, the computer and the video games.

A flurry of polls show President Obama's personal popularity remains high with few Americans blaming him for the financial crisis -- but the polls also show the president is losing public support for his economic policies .

Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves says a body was found inside a tent on the grounds where the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was held this past weekend.

Investigators are calling it an organized scheme, a high-tech crime that's hitting people across the state, and it may be happening when drivers swipe their card at the pump.

Gas prices rose Friday for the 45th consecutive day as summer travelers hit the highways and refineries hold back on fuel production.

A man accused of kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old Girl Scout selling cookies spoke Thursday morning in court.

Remember, they're basically weeds ... so no fear! From Plant-A-Porter Sun Begin with six to 10 hours of direct sun daily.

A woman who documented her supposed pregnancy with a terminally ill baby admits it was a hoax.

The House has approved Gov. Phil Bredesen's proposal to enact a minimum residential building code around Tennessee, but included a provision to allow local governments to opt out.

Kentucky State Police have charged two people in connection with placing threats against a Carter County Judge on Topix Scott Saxton reported.

Kroger Co. has recalled 32-ounce bags of Kroger fully cooked Buffalo-style chicken wings from stores in several states because of incorrect package labeling that could endanger people with certain allergies reports WSMV Channel 4 News .