By DUANE SHERRILL The NHC Healthcare wrongful death case cleared the Circuit Court docket for three weeks and created a ripple effect. Among other postponements, it forced the case against a Van Buren County teacher accused of having a sexual affair with a 14-year-old student to be continued. The defendant, Johnny Lee McElroy, 55, was…

By JAMES CLARK This Saturday?s Community Homecoming at Lucky CIC is reaching out to residents who live in the Lucky area and beyond. People who live in Gath, Merry Oaks, Oak Grove, Dibrell, Blues Hill, Earleyville, Daylight and Green Hill are encouraged to attend festivities that begin at 5:30 p.m. ?We have several communities that…

Beverly J. Holt and Harold ?Dooley? Grooms show their pride and support for Holt?s grandchildren, Anthony and Andrew Williams. The twins, shown in the photo she is holding, are now in basic Marine training at Camp LeJeune, N.C. They will complete their training in a few weeks. At that time they will learn if they…

There?s a hole in City Field and this is the machine that put it there. Before a geothermal heating and cooling system can be installed at the Civic Center, a test hole must be drilled 300 feet down by 12 rods. The process began yesterday and will continue through today. Pictured is Parks and Recreation…

By LISA HOBBS McMinnville?s Finance Committee has voted to offer EG&G $10,000 instead of the $52,860 the company requested weeks ago. This decision came even after members indicated they believe the amount is probably non-negotiable, as all EG&G?s fees have been. After receiving notice that the city of McMinnville would not be using EG&G?s services…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Some parents of students in the Warren County School System are finding themselves shocked at what they are discovering on their children?s cellphones: pornographic photos and videos. ?I checked my son?s phone and was really upset about what I found,? said one parent, who wished to remain anonymous to avoid embarrassment…

By JAMES CLARK He hasn?t made it back to Capitol Hill since his interstate accident, but state Sen. Jerry Cooper knows what?s going on in Nashville. ?I talk to Christina all the time,? said Cooper yesterday referring to legislative assistant Christina Barber. ?In fact, I can?t get rid of her.? Cooper has been recovering at…

By JAMES CLARK The Tennessee Department of Safety has charged state Sen. Jerry Cooper with driving under the influence and speeding. The warrant was issued Tuesday after the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted an investigation of the Feb. 7 crash on Interstate 24. Initial reports were that alcohol was not involved. However, an eyewitness told a…

(CHATTANOOGA AP) – Indicted state Sen. Jerry W. Cooper was charged Tuesday with driving under the influence and speeding, counts stemming from a single-vehicle accident after he attended three legislative receptions earlier this month. Cooper, 58, was charged in a warrant obtained by the Tennessee Department of Safety, according to a department statement. State troopers…

The 2007 State 4-H Market Hog was completed recently at the Tennessee Livestock Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. One hundred and thirty-four youth from 29 counties exhibited 307 market hogs. In addition to showing individual and pen of three market hogs, there were competitions in ultrasound carcass class, poster displays, skillathon…