A column brought to you by letter Z
Charlie Johnson A few weeks ago I did a column on words that start with the high-scoring Scrabble letter J, and made mention that I planned to do columns on the other three, Q, X and that wonderful letter Z, which, as far as I know, is the only letter of the alphabet that has…
Read MoreShould I buy a new car or fix my current one?
Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I just finished paying off my car, a 2000 sedan at $250 a month, and now I?m having problems with it. A computer chip shorted out last week, and now I?m having transmission problems. My friends have looked the car over and tell me it?s falling apart. They say I should…
Read MoreSaturn to hire up to 750 temps
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) Up to 750 temporary workers will be hired for General Motors’ Saturn assembly plant over the next several months to replace employees who accepted the company’s national buyout plan. United Auto Workers officials said the union agreed to the temporary workers, who also will cover for employees on vacation. The company…
Read MoreIdentity theft: It can happen to you
Beth Furbush The young woman walking through the doors of the Better Business Bureau office held the hand of her 6 year-old son. In the other hand she was holding a copy of her credit report. She explained the report was given to her when she was denied financing on a used car she needs…
Read MoreEnron execs convicted of fraud and conspiracy
Business Roundup By The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) ? Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were convicted of conspiracy and fraud Thursday by a federal jury that laid blame for one of the biggest business scandals in U.S. history squarely on Enron Corp.’s two former top executives. Jurors found that the men, who received tens of…
Read MoreChainsaw and 7-Eleven don?t mix
James Clark AmSouth?s one location is McMinnville is on West Main Street about a quarter mile from two Regions Bank branches. You?ll have to excuse my foolishness this week. With the recent merger of Regions Bank and AmSouth, my theme for today is titled ?Regions Bank: The Quest to Take Over the World.? OK, so…
Read MoreWho?s New
Baby Girl Brookelyn Denise George was born May 4 at River Park Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces. Her parents are Rachel Cotten and Jay George. Grandparents include Lisha and the late Frank Cotten, Luther George and Debbie Walker. Baby Boy Constance Mayberry and Jason Elkins announce the birth of their son, named Javen…
Read MoreWedding plans set for Basham, Elam
Photo provided Plans for the upcoming wedding of Stacey Basham and Steven Elam are being revealed. They will wed June 10 at Morrison Church of Christ. Stacey Basham of Rock Island will become the bride of Steven Elam of Morrison during a wedding ceremony taking place June 10 at the Morrison Church of Christ at…
Read MoreSpring pageant winners announced
The Dibrell Spring Pageant was held recently at Dibrell Elementary School. Winners in the appropriate categories include: Birth/11 months, girls ? Chalee MacKenzie Womack, daughter of Shelly and Jonathan Womack; 12-23 months, boys ? Carl Andrew Parris, son of Joshua and Linda Parris; 24-35 months, girls ? Chole Annelise White, daughter of John and Jennifer…
Read MorePicnics with Panache
Good friends, great food, and the best season for outdoor entertaining add up to one thing ? a glorious picnic season. If you?re just warming up to the idea of planning a picnic at the park or a backyard potluck, it?s the prime time to prepare and make your plans. First set the date with…
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