St. Henry parent wants school zone extended on Highway 70 (The Tennessean)

QUESTION: Sarena Egan asked for help with a request to expand a school zone to lower the speed limit on state Highway 70 South at the St. Henry School.

Odd stories in the news (EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press)

Her name is more associated with gossip magazines than high art, but now the life of Playboy centrefold Anna Nicole Smith is to be turned into an opera.

Nine O'Clock (Nine O'Clock)

Catalin Voicu is charged with influence peddling, uttering and participation in uttering over accounting law, he claims innocence.

Outdoors: Cunning coyotes continue to carve out predatory niche (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Coyotes are now mating throughout the state.

Gimme your money! (Macclesfield Express)

Be honest, in the twelve years I’ve been writing Barlow’s Brief have I ever asked you for money? I’ve conscientiously read your letters, messages and e-mails endeavouring wherever possible to air your grievances or promote your cause. (I hadn’t realised just how saint-like I’ve been.)