By Cokie & Steven Roberts Photos from Abu Ghraib prison have become instant icons, etched into our collective consciousness. Consider the cartoon by Scott Stantis in USA Today: the Statue of Liberty wearing a black hood with wires dangling from her fingers.The power of imagery is not new, of course. From the victors raising an…

By Amy Satterwhite Forgive me, but I have a baby whom I like to call “The Boss.”The Boss is an appropriate name, even for a creature so small. If you think about your work boss’ influence then compare that to your baby’s, you have an idea of the power The Boss wields.The Boss basically tells…

BABY GIRLApril and Javier Monzon welcome the birth of a daughter, Gabriela Jordan Monzon, who arrived May 9 at River Park Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 9-1/2 ounces.The baby has a sister, Jasmine Dillabaugh.Grandparents are Libby Dillabaugh and Francisco Garcia of Morrison, Reinalda Monzon and Federico Jordan of Mexico.

“A Penny for Mama’s Dreams” was the title of a poem read by Jean Cantrell when Midway Family and Community Education Club’s May 5 meeting was held at the community center. The devotional leader also read Psalms 67,1-7 and Linda Schlimmer led the group as they said the Pledge to the Flag.Irene Fuston presided and…

G. Duke Gregory, evangelist at West Riverside Church of Christ, 101 Bell and Viola streets, recently received his Master of Divinity degree from Theological University of America. His office is open for counseling sessions with those who want to discuss their needs and problems. There will be no charge for these services.“The greatest need of…

The 50th wedding anniversary of Arlis and Ela Ray Walker Rogers was celebrated recently at the home of their daughter, Pamela Vaughn and her husband, Michael. The couple was honored at an afternoon reception attended by approximately 100 friends and family members.Hosts for the gala event were their two daughters, a son and five grandchildren…

Leah Cantrell and Ryan Magness are betrothed. Announcing the couple’s engagement and forthcoming marriage are the bride-elect’s parents, Darrell and Carol Cantrell of McMinnville. The bridegroom is the son of Kenneth and Deborah Magness of Smithville.Miss Cantrell is the granddaughter of Nadean Cantrell and the late Eddie Cantrell of McMinnville, and William and Miriam Hall…

By Joey Wray Finding a place to fish in Tennessee will be easier than ever for this year’s Free Fishing Day set for Saturday, June 12, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.“There has been terrific coordination between TWRA’s Information and Education Division and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation,” noted Dan Hicks of the…

By Dandy Dave News from WWE.com:Ric Flair’s autobiography, “To Be the Man,” will hit bookstores July 6. In the book Ric has some great stories to tell.Some of the content you can expect in the book includes:• An introduction written by Triple H.• Ric’s childhood, from his adoption to a teenage affair with a married…

In the Gold and Silver league at McMinnville Lanes Dr Pepper is in first place with 18 points followed by Security Federal with 15 points.Crouch Motors has 12, Holder Realty has 10.5 points, Cumberland Lumber 9 and McMinnville Lanes has 7.5 points.For the women, Katherine Good turned in a 191 high game. Jean Simmons had…