By Mike Vinson When I think of Las Vegas, Nev., images of bright neon signs, Elvis impersonators, water fountains with ever-flowing cascades, stretch limousines carrying celebrities decked out in diamonds, tuxes, and gowns, and the sound of coins being dropped into poker machines immediately come to mind. Also referred to as “Sin City,” about any…

The Spanish Church ?Nuevo Amanecer? will host evangelist/singer Larry Orrell in a bi-lingual service Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Orrell has been a success in gospel music for over 30 years and is recognized as a Christian leader here and in Europe. He has gone through one of the biggest changes in a man?s life, accepting…

Baby Boy Kaiden Matthew Heathcock, son of Jennifer and Timothy Heathcock, arrived Dec. 1 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4.5 ounces and is joined by brother, Ty Heathcock. He is the grandson of Raymond and Lisa Bell of Knoxville, Steve and Judith Heckenberg of Apopka, Fla; Terry and Paula Heathcock of Daphne,…

Seventy-three 4-H members in grades fourth through twelfth recently participated in the county finals of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest held at Warren County Middle School. The 4-H members earned the right to compete in this contest by winning their class competition during the November 4-H club meeting. A total of 754 4-H members across…

NEW YORK (AP) ? Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is already the NFL?s most prolific pitchman, but marketing experts say a Super Bowl win could catapult him to a level few gridiron stars have ever achieved. In case he wasn?t feeling enough pressure about Sunday?s game in Miami, the two-time NFL most valuable player should…

Several martial arts students from Gary Steele Karate Studio were recently honored at the school?s 2006 awards banquet. Mikey Argo was named the 2006 Grand Champion, while Students of the Year were named in four age divisions. Winning these honors were: Briana Hillis, Little Dragons; Shay Harper, Children; Samantha White, Junior and Greg Roberts, Adult.…

In the Gold and Silver Bowling league, Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in first place after posting 55 points on Tuesday. Security Federal has 53, while Holder Realty has 52.5. Linda Newby led the women with a high game of 198 and high series of 568. Madeline Hutchins had a 187 game with a 486…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Mattox Davis goes up for a rebound against Middle Tennessee Christian Tuesday night. Taylor Beckham scored 19 points Tuesday night for Middle Tennessee Christian as the Cougars defeated Boyd Christian 57-35 in District 9-A action at Boyd. After Boyd?s Lucas Majors hit the front end of two to open the game, MTCS…

Headed to Nationals – The Pioneerette Dance team works on its routine for the 2007 National Dance Team Championships at a recent WCHS basketball game. The Pioneerettes will be competing in the Pom and Hip Hop divisions on Saturday afternoon at the Nationals, which will be held at Disney/MGM Studios in Orlando. Finals for both…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD In District 9-A action Tuesday night at Boyd Christian, the Lady Broncos continued to have problems with turnovers and suffered another league loss. Boyd turned the ball over 15 times in the first period, allowing the Lady Cougars of Middle Tennessee Christian to jump out to an early lead on the way…