By ROB NUNLEY Pioneer running back Ramsey Black tries to power his way through a pair of Lebanon defenders during last week?s scrimmage. Dale Stubblefield photo As the opening game of their 2002 season draws nearer and nearer, Pioneer head football coach Gerald Tidwell and his staff decided for their squad to be successful early,…

BABY GIRL Kaitlyn Marie Ramsey was born July 1 at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. She is the first child of Gale and Nelson Ramsey and has a brother, Tyler Ramsey. Grandparents are Larry and Mary Battles of Morrison, Joe and Mary Ramsey of McMinnville.___BABY GIRL Ireland Elizabeth Moore arrived July 13…

When parents think of sending their kids to school for the first time, a disconcerting image comes to mind: children, away from the comfort of their homes, tearfully clinging to their parents. There?s no way they?ll be left alone in this new, scary place. If you are soon to face this situation, it doesn?t have…

Guys and Dolls on Parade Pageant benefitting Families In Crisis is planned for Aug. 24. The pageant will be held inside the Wal-Mart Supercenter with registration being held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and the presentation of children set for 10 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended and all entries should be received by mail or phone…

Participation in the Coffee County Fair talent contest set Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. is open to residents of Warren and other surrounding counties. Entries must be postmarked by Aug. 30 with each performance no longer than five minutes. Any necessary props or accessories must be furnished by the performer. Each entry will be notified…

Volunteers from churches associated with Central Baptist Association are participating in a mission trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo provided Several churches of Central Baptist Association recently participated in a mission trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal of the 22 volunteers was to assist First Baptist Church of Camorim in starting a…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON There?s a new ambulance station in town and it officially opened last week. ?After two years of planning, and with the mutual benefit of everyone in mind, city and county officials have worked together to help bring about the opening of the third county ambulance station,? Ambulance Service Director George Roberts…

By DUANE SHERRILL A local man hallucinating on drugs reportedly stole a vehicle Sunday afternoon and took his 10-month-old son with him on a ride which ended after a chase on the grounds of Arnold Engineering base near Tullahoma. The suspect, Isaac Shehane, 23, faces federal charges of illegal entry into a governmental facility for…

By WILL STEWART SMITH When her fourth-grade class began to prefer staying inside and watching movies over going outside to play last school year, Hickory Creek Elementary teacher Deanna Smith knew there was a problem. ?I knew something had to change,? she said, ?but I didn?t know what to do.? As Hickory Creek is one…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Seven contractors, two of which are local, will be allowed to submit bids for expansion work at Warren County Jail. Approved at a meeting of the Jail Oversight Committee Monday night were Apex Construction and Tri State Development, both based in Warren County. Also approved were Sain Construction of Manchester, Midstate…