By George Plagenz / Columnist I promised myself that, in order to give it the benefit of the doubt, I would allow plenty of time to thoroughly research and reflect upon Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” And after much consideration, what kept springing to mind was the timeless argument made in the epilogue…

By Joan Ryan / Columnist Recently, three South Korean professors sat in a small office at the American Sports Institute in Mill Valley, Calif., to talk about fat children. South Korean children have gotten so fat in the past few years you’d think they were Americans.“Along with a Westernized diet, South Korea is No. 1…

By James Clark / Columnist I always find it amusing when elected officials debate giving themselves a pay raise. This amusement mainly stems from the side who can muster enough restraint, let’s call it maturity, to argue against the pay raise.Truth be told, just about every one of us would vote ourselves a pay increase…

Our Viewpoint The fact state lawmakers could not agree on details or funding to enact numerous meth bills during this legislative session will only hurt Tennessee.State Rep. Judd Matheny said he thought the lack of action was partly because the two lawmakers co-chairing the special meth committee were from big cities, Nashville and Memphis, and…

BABY BOYAmber and Nathan Lance announce the birth of their son, Kody Ryan. He was born Feb. 20 at River Park Hospital and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. His grandparents are Debby Newell and Jeff Williams of Mansfield, Ohio, Barbara Lance and Roy Lance. BABY BOYBrandon Lee Cripps, son of Jennifer and Glenn Cripps, was…

Vita Gulley demonstrated making a book marker by decorating the corner of an envelope with flowers when nine members of Bonner Family and Community Education Club gathered for the March meeting. They were guests of Hickory Creek FCE Club.During a brief business session, members received a calendar planner for district club events. Pledge sheets for…

Warmer weather is making an appearance and it’s time to spruce up the old winter closet with this spring’s newest fashions for men. Men’s and young men’s apparel shoppers have casual attire at the top of their lists and this spring’s favorites feature bright colors and sporty style.The reintroduction of an old favorite of men…

The engagement and approaching marriage of Sherry Vance and Jeremy Lance are being revealed. The couple will wed May 1 at Crossroads Episcopal Church. (Photo provided) Sherry Vance and Jeremy Lance are engaged. The couple has selected May 1 as the wedding date with the ceremony taking place at Crossroads Episcopal Church.The bride-elect, a resident…

By Joey Wray The 2004 Tennessee Fishing Regulations are now available and are in a magazine format with larger print for easier reading.The regulations also contain helpful hints sections that cover everything from hook, line and sinker, to phone numbers to obtain the latest water release schedules for TVA and Corps of Engineers dams in…

In the Gold and Silver League, Holder Realty and Jones Twins Beauty Salon are tied for first with 67 points each, with Dr Pepper following closely behind with 66 points.Security Federal has 61.5, Cumberland Lumber has 59, Cumberland Bank 57, Crouch Motors 49 and McMinnville Lanes has 37.5 points.For the women this week, Mickey Patton…