Spc. Josh Sweeton knows the war in Iraq isn’t universally popular, but he hopes even those who oppose it will support the troops ordered to fight in it. “Remember us. Support us. I make this sacrifice willingly and hope that even if you don’t like the politics you will support us,” Sweeton said. A member…

Jimmy Breedlove, 54, is proud to serve his country, and has since 1960 when he served in the United States Army. His Army career spanned the next 12 years and then he joined the National Guard. “The military has become a part of my life,” says Breedlove. Even though this stint will be his first…

Jason Perry experienced a sea of emotions when his fellow guard members in the 278 left Warren County for Camp Shelby, making the final arrangements for deployment to Iraq. Perry was unable to go with his unit due to a medical situation. Doctors are still administering tests to pinpoint a possible heart problem that surfaced…

Charles W. Johnson photo A favorite seasonal item is Ivy’s nativity scene made from various types of gourds. Ivy’s work was displayed over the weekend at the annual Civic Center craft fair.

By AMY SATTERWHITE Lazarus House Hospice LPN Susan Haston tends to Lonnie Cremeans, who passed away not long after this picture was taken. He had struggled with multiple sclerosis. Spending a lot of time thinking about the end of life is something most of us avoid, but a local group of people do just that…

Charles W. Johnson photo Helen Elkins plays the organ at First Presbyterian Church.

Cpl. George Reed joined the National Guard unit at 18 and never thought twice about it. “My cousin and I went in together and he failed the physical and it was too late for me to back out, so I just went on with it,” he said. “It was something different to do.” Reed’s service…

KNOXVILLE (AP) Award-winning sports columnist Gary Lundy died suddenly Monday after becoming ill at work at The Knoxville News Sentinel. He was 49. Colleagues said Lundy apparently suffered a heart attack. He died at Fort Sanders Medical Center. Lundy, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, had been a sports journalist for 27 years. He…

Dale Stubblefield High school basketball season may have just started, but I have already sat through many, many games this year since the elementary teams start so early. Basketball is a wonderful sport, and the people of Warren County love their hoops. The gyms are packed every night with kids and parents cheering on their…