The Digital Diva's Blog – February 2010 Archive (21)

LOCAL NEWS:

"Vigil To Be Held One Year After For Slain TSU Student"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Students and friends will come together Friday to remember a slain Tennessee State University student.

Racquel Johnson's body was found inside an abandoned duplex on Herman Street on Feb. 20, 2009.…

Local Buzz:

"UPDATE: Child Killed After Vehicle Hits Deer"

*BELLEVUE, Tenn. – A 10 year-old girl was killed in what's being called a freak accident. Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 100 near Old Hickory Boulevard, a father and his four children - ages 9 to 13 - were driving in a car when a deer jumped out in front of them. The car hit the…

A CAREER NOTE:

"People Skills That Help You Achieve Your Goals"

With the economy still sputtering along, it's a difficult time for everyone to take big steps forward in their career. While it might be difficult, it's not impossible.

According to TheAdventurousWriter.com, here are some vital people skills that can help you achieve your career goals:

1. Positive Attitude -- Nothing is more important than…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Fire Breaks Out At Senior Independent Living Home"

*MADISON, Tenn. - A fire broke out at the Chippington Towers II on Coreland Drive in Madison, Tennessee around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Chippington Towers II is senior independent housing.

According to reports, the fire broke out…

Local Buzz:

"Two Men Rob O'Charley's, Tie Up Managers"

*BELLEVUE, Tenn. - A pair of restaurant managers had to struggle to call police Tuesday morning after being tied up during an armed robbery. The robbery happened around midnight at the O'Charley's on Coley Davis Court in Bellevue. Two…

LOCAL NEWS:

"MTSU Grad Found in Haitian Rubble"

*MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The body of an Middle Tennessee State University grad has been found among the rubble of a Haitian hotel. David Hames was a videographer working with the Christian organization called Compassion International. Officials…

LOCAL NEWS:

"92Q Hosts Local Career Fair Thursday"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - There's good news Thursday for those looking for work. A career fair is being hosted by 92Q, a local radio station. The career fair will be at the Daymar Institute on Plus Park Boulevard from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dozen of employers will be there to accept applications, including…

Local Buzz:

"Bill Would Ban Late-Night 'Girls Gone Wild' Ads"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal that would ban late-night TV ads showing half-naked young women is advancing in…

Local Buzz:

"Metro Nashville Public Schools Close Tuesday"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro Nashville Public Schools decided to cancel classes Tuesday, even though the school system is out of snow days.

Schools officials were out checking the roads Tuesday around 4 a.m., and said the roads in the Joelton and Goodlettsville area were still very slushy…

LOCAL NEWS:

"Police Search For Gunman On College Campus"

*PULASKI, Tenn. - Police have been searching for a gunman Monday morning after a late-night shooting on the Martin Methodist College campus in Pulaski, Tenn. Investigators have not released any information on the shooting, but school officials said a student was shot in the parking lot of a dormitory on West…

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LOCAL NEWS:

"Police Name Suspect Wanted In Hermitage Shooting"

*HERMITAGE, Tenn. - Crime Stoppers helped police identify a man wanted for shooting a woman in the face during a home invasion in Hermitage. Police said they have been looking for 25-year-old Marcus Bender. Police believe Bender forced his way into a 23-year-old victim's Tulip Grove Road apartment early…

TODAY'S WINNER TO SEE SOMMORE @ TPAC

Time: February 5, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm

Location: TPAC

Street: 505 DEADRICK ST

City/Town: NASHVILLE, TN

Website or Map: http://patron.tpac.org

Phone: 615-782-4040

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Local Buzz:

"Sale Of Animals On Side Of Roads Is Now Illegal"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Selling dogs, cats and other domestic animals on the side of the road has now been made illegal in Nashville.

The practice has been common in places like Gallatin Road in Rivergate and Nolensville Road.

Wednesday night, the Metro council voted…

TODAY'S WINNER TO SEE SOMMORE @ TPAC

Time: February 5, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm

Location: TPAC

Street: 505 DEADRICK ST

City/Town: NASHVILLE, TN

Website or Map: http://patron.tpac.org

Phone: 615-782-4040

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Local Buzz:

"State Anti-Gang Law Largely Ignored"

*COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - A state law enacted 13 years ago to give gang members harsher prison sentences has likely never been successfully used by prosecutors in Tennessee.

The General Assembly approved legislation in 1997 authorizing district attorneys to seek stronger sentences for defendants…

Local Buzz:

"UPDATE: Criminal Charges Pending in Overnight Fatal Crash"

*NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Alcohol is suspected of being a contributing factor in Sunday morning's fatal crash on I-24 at the bridge over Briley Parkway. The investigation is continuing and criminal charges are pending.

A Chevrolet Trailblazer carrying five people was traveling westbound on I-24 north…