Pioneers down Devils to open final district series – Mullican hits for the cycle in Lebanon win
By ROB NUNLEY The Pioneer baseball team will be looking to complete a District 7-AAA sweep today, when it plays host to the Lebanon Blue Devils for a 4 p.m. Senior Day showdown. Warren County opened its series Saturday afternoon at Lebanon?s Veterans Field, with junior center fielder Kyle Mullican leading the club to a…
Read MoreHeart-breaking losses continue for Lady Pioneer softball team
By ROB NUNLEY One-run games have been the Achilles? Heel of the Lady Pioneer softball team this spring, and last week was certainly no exception. Warren County?s girls fell in a District 7-AAA contest Tuesday at Cookeville, then suffered another one-run defeat in their Senior Night tilt Thursday, losing to White County 4-3. The losses…
Read MoreLongtime rivals had plenty of mutual respect
By Art Larson Sr. Last week at the Subway Fresh 500 in Phoenix, Jeff Gordon earned his 76th NASCAR win, tying Dale Earnhardt for sixth all time in wins. Gordon then paid tribute to Earnhardt by carrying the No. 3 flag on a victory lap. This once again stirred up debate among racing fans as…
Read MoreAction starts in local leagues
Above at left, Caslin Ross of Security Federal makes contact during T-ball action at Morrison. Above right, players from Kidd Ford scramble after a ball during action at Morrison Saturday morning.
Read MoreLady Broncos clinch 2nd in District 9-A
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Lady Bronco softball team finished District 9-A action Thursday afternoon at Boyd Christian with a 6-2 win over Community High School. With the win Boyd wrapped up second place in district competition and improved its record to 9-3. Cassie Wanamaker picked up the win for the Lady Broncos, giving up just…
Read MoreWCHS soccer rips Raiders – Cleek, Garibaldi score two goals each in 6-0 rout
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Pioneer soccer team took on neighboring Coffee County Thursday night at the WCHS soccer field in a non-district contest. Warren County shut out the Red Raiders 6-0 and improved to 11-3 on the year. First-half action saw Coffee County?s offense trying to set the tempo of the game, but the Red…
Read MoreMES honored with national award for reliable power
McMinnville Electric System is one of 48 of the nation?s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Fifteen states were represented by the 48 public power utilities honored.…
Read MoreRoss hears 94-person docket
By DUANE SHERRILL A 94-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court. Included in traffic court action: ? Bobby Farless Jr., was ordered to serve 45 days of an 11-29 sentence, pay $600 plus costs and lose his license for second-offense DUI. ? Mario A. Gonzalez was ordered to…
Read MoreOde to poetry: Local residents recite verses
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Magness Library?s Spring Poetry Fest was a rousing success, with an appreciative crowd of poetry aficionados on hand to hear a number of local students from Carol Neal?s reading enrichment class recite their favorite poems. The evening also included readings by some well-known local personalities, including County Executive John Pelham, WCPI…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
TODAY, APRIL 29 Forest Park Baptist Church will hold a revival today through May 2 with services from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Pelham Family will perform at Morrison United Methodist Church tonight at their 6 p.m. service. The church is located in Morrison on Maple…
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