James Clark photo Brooke Jewelers has closed its doors after one year at Three Star Mall. Owner Joey McNeal says his reasons for closing are simple. The store wasn?t selling much merchandise.

Mark Davis, left, and Steve Cantrell, pictured by a cylinder boring machine, can handle your custom engine needs at Precision Auto Machine, which has moved to 2522 S. Chancery Street.

James Clark The longtime location of Hubert Hillis Grocery is now home to a new business, Depot Bottom Old Country Store. It?s been a bittersweet week in the Clark household. Benjamin?s first days of kindergarten have brought happiness and a touch of sorrow. I?m happy for the fact he?s growing up before my very eyes…

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I?m thinking about starting my own small business, and was wondering about the best time to do something like this. Should I wait until my home is paid off or until I have a year?s worth of expenses savings? ? Bernie Dear Bernie, The best advice I can give you is…

Baby Boy Julian Arturo Ramirez was born to Jamie and Arturo Ramirez July 6 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and is joined by siblings, Tanisha, Adriana, Juliana and Alejandra Ramirez. Grandparents include Steve and Lucy Stanley, and Maria Guadalupe ramirez and the late Luis Ramirez of Delores Hidalgo, Mexico. Baby…

Photo provided Angele and Morris Watson observed their golden wedding anniversary at a reception hosted by their children. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Vinson Watson was celebrated June 25 in a reception hosted by their children, Cheryl Watson Mingle, Lanny, Tish and Dell Watson. Mr. Watson and his bride, the former…

Photo provided Warren County 4-H members, from left, Bethany Bouldin, Drew Milligan and Brittany Basham receive the prestigious Vol state Award, presented at State 4-H Round-Up held at University of Tennessee, Martin. The purpose of the award is to give recognition to 4-H members and others on a statewide basis who have particularly outstanding records…

Photo provided The wedding of Terra Kay Hale and Christopher Nealis Harrison was held July 8 at Church of God of Prophecy. She is the daughter of Terry and Linda Hale. Nuptial vows of Terra Kay Hale and Christopher Nealis Harrison were solemnized in a ceremony July 8 at Church of God of Prophecy. Bro.…

Photo provided Dana Michelle Simons and Janson Odineal will be married Sept. 16 in a nuptial ceremony at Turner Farms. Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Dana Michelle Simons and Janson Odineal of Morrison are being revealed by the bride-elect?s parents, James and Shirley Simons of Morrison. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Bybee and…