By LISA HOBBS Charles Bogle left behind tears of joy and sorrow when he retired as McMinnville postmaster Wednesday. The all-day celebration began at 8 a.m. with a private get-together of friends, family and co-workers. That?s when the tears started. David Underwood, manager of post office operations, presented Bogle with a certificate of retirement and…

By LISA HOBBS The careless driving ordinance, which has been in effect for over a month, has been used by McMinnville police officers six times. Thus far, all the citations have been given after traffic accidents. According to McMinnville Police Chief Charlie Sewell, he has been watching when and how the tickets are being issued…

Main Street makeover – Junior Medley is proud of the new oak look he has given to the Warren County Child Support Division, which is now open for business on Main Street along with the District Attorney?s Office. The state of Tennessee has signed a lease with Medley to keep the two offices on Main…

By DUANE SHERRILL A man mad at his girlfriend faces arson charges after he allegedly took her car and set it on fire, with the blazing car sparking another unintended blaze which ended up burning down a nearby house. The defendant, Rex Allen Martin, 39, is charged with arson and setting fire to personal property.…

By JAMES CLARK The explosive growth taking place atop Harrison Ferry Mountain is experiencing one roadblock ? a limited supply of water. It?s with that in mind, Warren County Executive John Pelham is spearheading a project to pump water up the mountain from Warren County Utility District. The project, which is still in its preliminary…

By JAMES CLARK This year?s Cotton Bowl had some Tennessee fabric thanks to the Warren County High School band. The local band made the trip to Dallas, Texas to perform in the Cotton Bowl Parade on Dec. 31 and then during halftime of the fabled Cotton Bowl itself on New Year?s Day. Based on awards…

By Roger Cook During the time that I was growing up ? mostly in the 1940s ? Dad owned two horses, one cow, a flock of chickens and a hog or two. From time to time there were other creatures to come our way. Most of the time we had a dog or two. We…

After selling out shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center last year, the wildly original Minton Sparks returns in 2007 with another series featuring a stellar lineup of guest artists. On January 13, Minton Sparks & Friends @ TPAC: Smokin’ Word opens with a set from singer Marshall Chapman at 7:30 p.m. in TPAC’s intimate…

Five generations – Edith Taylor holds her great-great-grandson Trace Ayden Taylor, as his father, Daniel Taylor looks on. At back, from left, is his great-grandfather Gary Taylor and grandfather Chad Taylor.

NEW YORK (AP) ? Spell this year?s NFL MVP: L.T. Record-setting LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers ran away with The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award Thursday the way he eluded defenders in leading his team to the AFC?s best record (14-2) and a favorite?s role for the Super Bowl. ?When you?re…