By LISA HOBBS McMinnville Civic Center employees and patrons will be saying good-bye to a friend Thursday when front desk attendant Elizabeth Stubblefield retires after more than 20 years working at the facility. After more than 20 years in the McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department, Elizabeth Stubblefield is set to retire, again. For her, the…

By LISA HOBBS McMinnville officials have interviewed the three finalists for the position of urban forester/horticulturist. Get to know them, as one of these may be the next Urban Forestry Department director. Travis M. Hawkins of Winchester ? Although he has dismissed employees, he always finds it difficult. He currently directs around 12 employees. He…

Bypass collision – Passenger Pamela Burgess was injured Friday morning when the vehicle pictured, driven by Melissa Graham, slammed into a turning vehicle driven by Jasha Callahan at the intersection of the bypass and Mullican Street. Callahan said she thought no one was coming when she tried to make the turn onto Mullican but her…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON According to county officials, the new Warren County Jail may not be certified unless at least eight new employees are added at the facility, which the state says is currently understaffed. The Safety Committee met Tuesday to determine what the county can do to meet the requirements, but talks were hampered…

By DUANE SHERRILL A Hispanic teen accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl who skipped school for their tryst may have dodged a quarter century behind bars after his defense produced documents showing he is a juvenile. ?I am 17,? said Eduardo Orellano through a translator when asked his true age by General Sessions…

By DUANE SHERRILL An accused rapist is still at large while his alleged accomplice remains in jail after a judge refused to reduce his bond. Still free is Kinsley Fisk, who is the subject of a massive manhunt by local law enforcement agencies. Police say Fisk was picked out of a photo lineup by a…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON While most people wouldn?t consider an outside temperature of 48 degrees, and an only slightly warmer water temperature of 51 degrees, to be ideal conditions for a dip in the pool, it?s apparently just right for those who want to become members of the Polar Bear Club. McMinnville Civic Center?s third…

Irving College Elementary principal Mike Mansfield has released the school?s honor rolls for the third six weeks grading period: First Honor Roll – All A?s Fourth grade ? Allison Bouldin, Claire LeDuc, Elizabeth McCormick, Kimberly Trevino Fifth grade ? Mackenzie Magness Sixth grade ? Lacey Bess, Chris Keegan Seventh grade ? Justin Woodlee, Lolita Terrazas…

Morrison principal Ronnie Brown releases the school?s honor rolls for the third six weeks grading period: FIRST HONOR ROLL 3RD GRADE ? Justin Allison, Holden Baker, Lauren Childers, Alexis Crouch, Jayme Dyer, Cheyanne Newton, Odalys Ontiveros, Taylor Parsley, Bailey Sims, Kylee DeLane, Liz Dull, Emily Grandey, Barron McCormick, Ethan Stoffle 4TH GRADE ? Dalton Crabtree,…

Dibrell Elementary School is releasing the honor rolls for the third six weeks grading period: First Honor Roll – All A?s Third Grade ? Dillon Bennett, Samantha Bratcher, Adrianna Flores, C.J. Hale, Juliana Halloway, Parker Hildreth, Kaylee Hillis, Emma Holmes, Douglas LaBeau, Alexis Locke, Hannah Rowland, Victoria Serrano, Christian Wilkinson, and Brittany Womack. Fourth Grade…