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New Orleans Zephyrs five run rally in the eight sinks Nashville SoundsNashville Sounds Baseball
With the Sounds leading 4-2 in the eighth with two outs, the Zephyrs batted around against three Sounds pitchers, highlighted by a Nick Green two-run single and Kevin Mattison two-run double against pitcher Tim Dillard (0-1). With the loss, Nashville (45-57) split the series with New Orleans and lost the season series between the clubs by a 9-7 margin. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | 0 comments
4-H Fair to be held August 2nd-4th
Events include a Lamb Show on August 2nd, a Beef Show on August 3rd and a Grill Team Cook-off on August 4th. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | 0 comments
Tennessee State Parks Restaurants to feature Calorie Cards to Help Visitors Make More Healthy Food Choices
“After a day of hiking, golf, tennis, swimming or any of the other activities in our wonderful state parks, we can continue our healthy lifestyles by knowing the calorie content of foods available to us,” said Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “With this step, Tennessee State Parks position themselves to be an even stronger fitness destination for people who want to live healthier lives. More importantly, it helps Tennessee combat the growing problem of obesity and the many destructive health issues accompanying too much weight.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | 0 comments
3 year old child shoots himself in the footClarksville, TN – Clarksville Police responded to a frantic 911 call after a three year old child shot himself in the foot. On July 22nd, around 5:00pm, Police responded to 139 Buttermere Drive in reference to a three year old child that had shot himself in the foot. When officers arrived, they found the three year old child in the kitchen with his mother who was treating the child’s gunshot wound. The child’s mother was in the kitchen when she heard the gunshot. She found the three year old in the living room with a gunshot wound to the foot. She grabbed the child, took him to the kitchen, applied pressure to the wound, and elevated the foot. The child was transported to Vanderbilt by Lifeflight with non-life threatening injuries. [wpaudio url=”https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/139-Buttermere-Dr-122040447.mp3″ text=”911 Call – 3 year old child shoots self in foot” dl=”0″]
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Searching for Genes To Protect Soybeans From Flooding and DiseasesBy Don Comis, formerly with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service![]() Tara VanToai, retired ARS plant physiologist, and Thomas Doohan, a student at Ohio State University, collect soybean plants and root samples (Peggy Greb)
Tara VanToai pursued the genes for these traits. She recently retired from the Agricultural Research Service’s Soil Drainage Research Unit in Columbus, Ohio. VanToai worked with plant pathologist Anne Dorrance and soybean breeders Grover Shannon and Henry Nguyen in the search for genes that protect against both flooding and plant diseases. Dorrance is at Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster; Shannon and Nguyen are at the University of Missouri, in Portageville and Columbia, respectively. The team works on multiple fronts, including molecular plant breeding, with the help of DNA markers, genetic transformation, and soil management—all in an effort to protect soybeans growing on wet soils. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | 0 comments
101st Airborne Division Soldiers to Test Female-specific Body Armor
Until that happens, the 14 percent of the Army who are women will continue to wear one of the 11 sizes of the Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV, that are worn by their male counterparts. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | 0 comments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks the Means to Help Producers Impacted by DroughtBy: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
As of July 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 1,055 counties across the country as disaster areas due to drought. Significant portions of many crops are impacted – for example, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report, 88 percent of our nation’s corn and 87 percent of our soybeans are in drought-stricken areas. Rising grain prices are threatening livestock and dairy operators with high input costs. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | 0 comments
Johnson County beat Montgomery Central 8-2 Sunday night in the State Junior (13-14) Baseball TournamentClarksville National Little League is hosting the 2012 State Junior (13-14) Baseball Tournament
In the bottom of the 4th, Johnson County loaded the bases with no outs. Brandon Vannoy then hit a double scoring two. This opened things up for Johnson County as they went on to score five more runs in the inning. ![]() Johnson County defeated Montgomery Central Sunday night in Little League (13-14) State Tournament action. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | 0 comments
Lauri Day taking a leap of faith to serve 74th districtWho is Lauri Day and why does she want to serve in the Tennessee Legislature?
Day’s republican opponent is Clarksville city councilman Nick Steward. Day says she does not want to dwell on Steward’s shortcomings, and admissions of wrong doing in the military. “I want the people of District 74 to vote for me, and not against Nick Steward. I want the citizens to know who I am, and what I stand for. You do what you’re allowed to do, and that shouldn’t impose on the district as a whole. To do the true job of a statesman, you find the commonality of everyone.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | 0 comments
“One Drop at a Time” Benefit Concert at the Lighthouse Cafe’
The concert is free however, donations will be accepted to help raise money for Ryan and Jeri Lynn Owen to adopt two girls from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | 0 comments
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