Federal prosecutor's office has been without permanent leader since last September
Leading criminal defense attorney seen as possible replacement for Jim Vines, who resigned last month
Miranda Lambert, the 19-year old singer/songwriter from east Texas who finished third in the nationally televised "Nashville Star" talent competition, has inked a contract with locally-based talent and booking agency Buddy Lee Attractions.
Nashville entrepreneur Michael Tomlin has filed suit against health care executive Jerome S. Tannenbaum, claiming Dr. Tannenbaum misappropriated a business concept he had developed.