Topic: Missouri

Tennessee Department of Health names Winner of First Tennessee “Battle of the Belt”

May 16, 2013 |

Competition Designed to Increase Seat Belt Usage among Teens

Nashville, TN – Sullivan East High School in Bluff City, Tennessee has been awarded the top prize in Tennessee’s first-ever “Battle of the Belt” competition. The Tennessee Department of Health Injury Prevention Program, in partnership with the Tennessee Trauma Centers, sponsors this statewide competition for Tennessee high schools designed to increase seat belt usage.

The trophy is presented to Sullivan East High School in Bluff City, Tenn., winner of the first Tennessee Battle of the Belt competition. The Tennessee Department of Health has partnered with Tennessee Trauma Centers to sponsor this statewide contest among high schools with the goal of increasing seat belt usage.

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Austin Peay State University Lady Govs Volleyball releases 2013 Schedule

May 6, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Contests against Southeastern Conference foes Tennessee and Missouri highlight the Austin Peay State University women’s volleyball 2013 schedule, head coach Taylor Mott released Monday.

Austin Peay , which posted a 17-16 record last season, will begin the 2013 campaign with 16 away games – the opening weekend in August and the entirety of September. The Lady Govs will open a nine-match home slate with an October 1st contest against Murray State.

Austin Peay Volleyball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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My Two Cents: Ryne Fisher still winning

By Hank Bonecutter | April 30, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – I’ve watched Ryne Fisher grow up, learning to play golf at the same time he was learning to walk. He played all the sports growing up, and he was good at everything, but he was great at golf.

He got it naturally.

His father Mickey was a great athlete, as was his father George.

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Tennessee Titans Carvan to make stop in Clarksville Tuesday, April 30th

April 29, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans have announced that Akeem Ayers and Jurrell Casey are scheduled to appear at 5:30pm Tuesday, April 30th at the Kroger store located at 2100 Lowes Drive.

The Academy Sports + Outdoors Titans Caravan is a regional series of school visits and free, public autograph signings from April 29th through May 10th.

Tennessee Titans T-Rac was with the Titans Caravan when it rolled into Clarksville April 30th, 2012. T-Rac was by throngs of fans at the Kroger at 1489 Madison Street.

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Tennessee Titans took Missouri linebacker Zaviar Gooden with the 97th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft

April 26, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans selected Missouri linebacker Zaviar Gooden in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 97th overall pick.

At 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, Gooden is a speedy linebacker who can quickly attack and close in a hurry. He has good sight and can follow play action to help take away the flat from runningbacks. He is aggressive and can make the open field tackles. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay State University’s Jordan Hankins, natural born hitter

April 26, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN - Some people are just created to do certain things. Jimi Hendrix was put on Earth to play guitar. Tiger Woods is a golf savant.

Jordan Hankins, it would seem, was born to hit baseballs.

Austin Peay Baseball’s Jordan Hankins. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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Austin Peay State University Men’s Basketball fortifies backcourt adding Fred Garmon as new Point Guard

April 23, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN - Austin Peay State University men’s basketball continued to fortify its backcourt by adding 5-11 point guard Fred Garmon, who played the last two seasons at Mineral Area Junior College in Park Hills, MO.

As a freshman, the Kennett, Mo., native averaged 7.1 points per game along 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals at Mineral Area. A torn meniscus interrupted his sophomore season and then shortly after returning, he incurred a deep bone bruise to the same knee when he collided with an opponent. Although his overall numbers shrank (4.9 ppg, 4.0 apg in 14 games), he still was able to help lead the Cardinals to a 26-8 record, a Region XVI title as well as a berth in the 2013 NJCAA National Tournament.

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Tennessee Titans announce Titans Caravan Schedule

April 20, 2013 |

Titans Quarterback Jake Locker launches team’s tour through the Mid-South on April 29th

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans have announced the complete itinerary for the Academy Sports + Outdoors Titans Caravan, a regional series of school visits and free, public autograph signings. The Caravan will make 44 total stops in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama from April 29th through May 10th.

The Titans Caravan will be in Clarksville, TN at the Krogers, located at 2100 Lowes Drive, on Tuesday April 30th starting at 5:30pm.

Tennessee Titans T-Rac was with the Titans Caravan when it rolled into Clarksville April 30th, 2012. T-Rac was by throngs of fans at the Kroger at 1489 Madison Street.

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Tennessee Titans enter 2013 NFL Draft with 10th Overall Pick, Nine Selections Total

April 18, 2013 |

78th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting

Thursday, April 25th–Saturday, April 27th, 2013 • Radio City Music Hall • New York City

Nashville, TN – The Titans own the 10th overall selection and nine total picks in the upcoming 2013 NFL Draft, which begins April 25th.

Over the course of three days, the NFL will conduct the seven-round draft from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, while Titans personnel will be headquartered at Baptist Sports Park in Nashville, TN.

This year’s Titans draft is the second overseen by executive vice president/general manager Ruston Webster, who was promoted in January 2012 from vice president of player personnel.

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APSU Athlete of the Week Dustin Korte

April 16, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN - Senior Dustin Korte, of the Austin Peay State University men’s golf team, has been named the Copies in a Flash APSU Athlete of the Week.

After going winless through the first three and a half years of his Austin Peay career, Korte has taken medalist honors in two of his last three outings. He shot a five-under par 211 (71-68-72) at the C.O.G. Mizzou Intercollegiate to win the event by a stroke. His second-round 68 pushed the Govs into second-place behind host Missouri, where they would finish the tournament, ahead of 76th-ranked Washington State.

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