An all-day visual and performing arts event for the entire family will be held May 10 at the Village Cultural Arts Center, 340 W. Trinity Lane in Nashville, behind Joe’s Barbecue. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.Classes being offered throughout the day are children’s drama and folklore, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; singing, 11…

James Titus (J.T.) Barlow, 74McMinnville resident and White County native James Titus (J.T.) Barlow, 74, died May 5 at Alvin C. York V.A. Medical Center after an extended illness.A retired TSGT with the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, he served his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of Mountain…

By Hope Hines / Columnist They’re everywhere. Huge billboards, in towns and along the interstate, that tell us to buy this or that, and why we should.They instruct us to get off at exit 238 five miles ahead on the right, where we’ll find McDonald’s, Cracker Barrel, Hampton Inn, FIREWORKS, Exxon, theme parks, and a…

By Mike Vinson / Columnist As most are aware, there recently has been much controversy surrounding the all-girl country music group the Dixie Chicks. That controversy stems from a remark lead singer Natalie Maines made at a concert in London, England back in early April, just as America was about to commence bombing Iraq: “Just…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist I’ve been here for 13 years and I’ve heard it all when it comes to why I should keep a person’s name out of the paper.In my line of work as crime and courts reporter, I get calls on a regular basis asking me if I can perhaps see my…

Our Viewpoint The downpour of thunderstorms which pounded Warren County on Monday and early Tuesday only serve to emphasize how dangerous – and deadly – severe weather can be.While we are all pleased to report there were no deaths in Warren County, the news isn’t so upbeat in neighboring Cannon County. Three people died in…

BABY GIRLGretchen Lea Stuart, daughter of Mandy and Corey Stuart, arrived April 3 at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces.The baby has a sister, Alora, and a brother, Ethan.Her grandparents are Carlton and Angie Burnett of Pelham, Richard and Debbie Stuart of McMinnville. BABY GIRLThe birth of Cora Macie Simmons took place March…

Magness Community House and Library wishes to thank those who have contributed to the Memorial Book and Building Funds. Recent contributions are as follows: Memorial Book FundTerry, Janet and Ashley Rhea gave a contribution in memory of Vonda Lewis.Pauline Neal was remembered with a contribution from Mr. And Mrs. Magness Jordan, Robbie and Donald Hitchcock,…

The first anniversary of the Southern Heritage Room at Magness Community House and Library will be celebrated May 10 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., with programs about Civil War Heritage in Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland Region.A light, informal lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m., followed by the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage…

Churches across Tennessee are encouraged to ring their bells this Mother’s Day as part of the statewide “Bells for Remembrance” campaign aimed at increasing public awareness about breast cancer and good breast health.The special observance encourages churches, civic organizations and individuals to ring a bell on Mother’s Day as a tribute to breast cancer survivors,…