By James Clark / Business Pulse Ever since a cop shot a man’s dog in Cookeville, the police have been under some pretty harsh scrutiny. But I think everyone should take a step back and lay off our law enforcement officers for a while. It’s not easy being a cop.While we’re tucked into our beds…

Starting with a love of the outdoors and the desire to be his own boss, Eddie Southard has seen his business, Southard Lawncare and Landscaping, grow by 30 percent each year in operation.Asked his secret, he replied, “I’m honest, people trust me. That’s very important when you’re on someone’s property. I also do a very…

Dorothy Lee White, Clara Renner Bennett, Georgia Mae Ferrell Herman, Frances Alene (Peat) Nunley, Edgar Martin Webb Dorothy Lee White, 75McMinnville resident and Johnston City, Ill., native Dorothy Lee White, 75, died Jan. 15 at her home.A retired machinist with Kingston Timers of Smithville and a member of Northside Baptist Church, she was the daughter…

By Jim Mullen / Columnist The big topic of conversation at the Liar’s Table in the Big Pig Family Diner was the news that an Applebee’s was opening a half hour away in Trout Creek. The Big Pig is the only restaurant to speak of in a 20-mile radius around our farm. They’re open from…

By George Plagenz / Columnist Depending on how long the recession lasts, we may find fewer people going to college in the future. According to an Oct. 22 article by Los Angeles Times staff writer Rebecca Trounson, a year at Harvard, including tuition, room, board and other expenses, now costs about $36,000 a year.As it…

By James Clark / Columnist In Warren County, you are virtually assured of one thing: You don’t have to travel far to find news.The story everyone is following this week is the disappearance of local physician Dr. Kumar. Details still remain sketchy about what has really happened to Kumar, but that hasn’t stopped the local…

Our Viewpoint Rita Ramsey and Keith Martin were two deserving recipients of the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, which was presented Saturday night. The two work tirelessly to enhance our town and make this community a better place to call home.Ramsey has helped several local families obtain basic human needs such as food and clothing. She’s…

Our Viewpoint Many of us don’t give much thought to the Silver and Gold Band performing at community events. The band has always been there before — for decades and decades — so it’s easy to think the band will always survive.That, however, is not necessarily the case. The Silver and Gold Band, known as…

Author Brian Mansfield and photographer Les Leverett will discuss and sign Remembering Patsy at Davis-Kidd Booksellers. The event is scheduled Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.Remembering Patsy is a celebration of Patsy Cline the friend, the legend, and the role model. Patsy’s friends and peers such as Loretta Lynn, Jan, Howard, Brenda Lee and Bill Anderson…

Highlighting the 13th annual Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville will be garden sheds, innovative landscape designs, expert lecturers and finely crafted furniture and accessories from sought-after periods.The event is planned for Jan. 23 through 26 at the Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St. Benefiting Cheekwood Museum and Botanical Garden and the Exchange Club of…