Monday, April 4, 2016

How Ravenwood runner set a half-marathon world record and other top stories.

  • How Ravenwood runner set a half-marathon world record

    Diego Zuazua, who runs track for Ravenwood High School, has big dreams for his running career. Price Chambers / For The TennesseanBuy PhotoRavenwood freshman Diego Zuazua (in blue and red shorts) practices last week.(Photo: Price Chambers / For The Tennessean)Buy PhotoIn the state running records log, Diego Zuazua's times have an asterisk.Zuazua was born in Mexico. So despite running Tennessee's fastest half-marathon time for his age, he is not fully recognized as the record holder. He ..
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  • Lamborghini Involved In Fatal South Nashville Crash

    Lamborghini Involved In Fatal South Nashville Crash
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Lamborghini was one of two vehicles involved in a fatal crash in south Nashville.  The incident was reported in the 4800 block of Nolensville Pike, not far from Northcrest Drive.  Officials with Metro Nashville Police said the driver of a Nissan Altima, Suk Rai, was killed when he failed to yield to a rented Lamborghini. That sports car was rented by Kyle Kirchner, 27, from Music City Dream Cars."The preliminary investigation shows that the black Nissan failed to yield to t..
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  • Nashville schools sees four charter school applications

    Nashville schools sees four charter school applications
    Buy PhotoThe Martha O'Bryan Center has applied to take over Napier Elementary. In this file photo, Napier kindergarten teacher Ariel Smith welcomes student Hussein Hussein to her classroom.(Photo: Alan Poizner / File / For the Tennessean)Buy PhotoMetro Nashville Public Schools received far fewer charter school applications this year than last, after only four charter management operators on Friday applied to work in the district.All four applications look to open elementary schools in the distri..
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  • Nashville Sounds set opening day roster

    Nashville Sounds set opening day roster
    Steve Scarsone is beginning his second season as the Nashville Sounds' manager.(Photo: File)The Nashville Sounds have set their opening day roster.When the Sounds open their Pacific Coast League season on Thursday at First Tennessee Park against Oklahoma City, they are expected to field a  team with eight players listed among Oakland’s Top 20 prospects.The 2016 Sounds will also be much younger team than the one that played during the inaugural season at First Tennessee Park. Veteran pitchers Pat..
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  • Nashville schools candidate to take on Jill Speering

    Nashville schools candidate to take on Jill Speering
    Jane Grimes Meneely(Photo: Submitted)The treasurer of Nashville school board candidate Jackson Miller has resigned from the campaign to entertain her own bid for the board.Jane Grimes Meneely is looking to face incumbent board member Jill Speering in August and pulled papers on Friday to run."It's something that's been pinging around in the back of my head," Meneely said.It brings the number of competitors for the District 3 seat, an area that includes Madison in northeast Davidson County, to th..
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  • * Spotlight on Casey Patterson * He found his dream job

    Casey Patterson may have found his dream job. Patterson worked as a firefighter and pulled security out West out of high school and came home to work at the Athens Parks & Recreation Department. But working behind a desk was not what Patterson was looking for. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Choose an online service. ..
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  • Raccoon caused power outage that affected 8000 in South Nashville

    Raccoon caused power outage that affected 8000 in South Nashville
    Numerous media reports state Bryce Drew will replace Kevin Stallings as the next head coach at Vanderbilt University.
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  • Predators seek momentum in final week of season

    Predators seek momentum in final week of season
    The Predators enter the final week of the regular season on a four-game losing streak.(Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel / USA TODAY Sports)From a purely standings-based standpoint, the remainder of the Predators' regular season is meaningless. They are guaranteed to finish in the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, virtually ensuring a first-round matchup against the Pacific Division champion, likely to be either the Ducks or Kings.The Predators obviously don't view it that way, seeing..
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  • Creationists differ on use of term 'evolution'

    Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://bpnews.net/46597/creationists-differ-on-use-of-term-evolution new - 4 hours ago Creationists differ on use of term 'evolution' NASHVILLE (BP) -- Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham has voiced disagreement with a Southern Baptist seminary professor's claim th..
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  • Predators' Ryan Ellis, Anthony Bitetto nearing returns

    Predators' Ryan Ellis, Anthony Bitetto nearing returns
    Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis lies injured on the ice during last Tuesday's game against the Stars.(Photo: Jerome Miron / USA TODAY Sports)Injured defensemen Ryan Ellis and Anthony Bitetto fully practiced Monday, a promising sign for the Predators as the playoffs approach."Everything's kind of coming back and feeling better over the last couple days … for sure," Ellis said of his status.Nashville's defensive depth, traditionally its greatest strength, has been tested lately. Ellis has missed t..
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