Maddie Ferrel scored both Grace Baptist Academy's two goals Friday night to earn a key Division II A district soccer match.  Both of Ferrel's goals were assisted by Abigail Smith.   Grace goalkeeper Olivia Bosco had six saves.   (click for more)

The Covenant men's soccer team dropped its second straight one-goal contest as host Ferrum notched the game-winner in the 97th minute to defeat the Scots 2-1 on Friday evening in USA South action. Covenant (2-6, 0-3 USA South) has lost four straight overall. Ferrum improves to 6-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. The Scots took a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute when Jesse Riggs ... (click for more)

A witness told a Criminal Court jury on Friday that Derek Morse told him "his emotions got the best of him" at a triple killing in Lookout Valley. Michael Shavers also said Morse told him in detail about the slayings of John "Jake" Lang, Jon Morris and Caleb Boozer and the shooting of Matthew Callan at the Rolling Hills Trailer Park on April 9, 2014. Morse is standing trial ... (click for more)

Federal prosecutor James Brooks is calling for a "meaningful sentence" for Doug Dyer and James Brennan, who are charged in a $4.9 million swindle. He rejected arguments that they should receive leniency due to their age and health problems. They are set to be sentenced next Friday at 9 a.m. by Judge Travis McDonough. Prosecutor Brooks said concerning Dyer, "As this Court ... (click for more)

The calendar fills up quickly in September as families return to a packed routine after quieter summer days. Unfortunately, your health might take a backseat to your busy schedule. So make a note on your calendar that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and remind yourself—or the men in your life—about the importance of a healthy prostate.   Prostate cancer is ... (click for more)

A California professor who teaches sociology at San Diego State told her students she would give each extra credit if they would participate in a “White Privilege Checklist” the other day. Understand, there is no pass or fail but, the more of the 20 statements you agree with, reveals you are “more guilty” of being white and therefore more “privileged” than those who are not. ... (click for more)