Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: I wrote this about what I saw in last Wednesday?s and last Friday?s paper. Both articles concern the house vandalism at Irving College. First, let me say it is ridiculous and disgusting what happened at this gay man?s house. There is no room for this kind of action…

Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: I think victims of prolonged abuse, whether it be mental, verbal, or physical, have the right to defend themselves by however means necessary. People who are constantly treated like caged animals will turn on their ?owners? just as caged animals will after repeated abuse. I feel Mary Winkler…

By Duane Sherrill Was the shooting of her husband Matthew Winkler an accident? Was Mary Winkler the victim of spousal abuse? Were her children turned against her by their respected grandfather? How did lawmen overlook an orange tackle box containing ammunition? Why would a seemingly normal woman shoot her husband in the back while he…

Steve C. Stubblefield Dr. Jamie Jenkins, State Executive Director for the USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Tennessee, announced today that farmers participating in the Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) have 15 days after the disaster occurrence to file a Notice of Loss under the current NAP provisions. Additionally, producers who did not purchase NAP…

By Mark Halcomb The best advice is to wait; wait for the plants to respond; yes you?re anxious and your livelihood depends on growth, but it is best to wait. And do not fertilize. Rev. Billy Graham, Oral Roberts and $1 million could not change anything. As expected, it appears seedlings and first year buds…

By Margaret Hobbs ?The Abundant Life? is the theme for the 30th Annual Ladies Day at Central Church of Christ. The event will be held Saturday, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Carol Ann Chadwell will be the guest speaker. Chadwell is a resident of Crossville, where she is a member of the Linary Church…

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: The husband of one of my best friends recently passed away. “Arlene” asked if I would like some of his ashes. I explained to her that I find the thought of having someone’s ashes in my home not only a bit gruesome, but a constant sorrowful reminder of…

The engagement of Lesley Mechel Hildreth and Jonathan Heath Neale is being announced by the prospective bride?s parents, Rickey and Gwen Hildreth. Her fianc? is the son of Ronald and Kathy Neale. Hildreth is the granddaughter of Alton and Nan Hildreth of Smithville and Gwen and the late Franklin H. ?Chick? Brown. Mr. Neale?s grandparents…

By Margaret Hobbs A gospel meeting featuring Cliff Goodwin will be held April 22-25 at Arlington Church of Christ, located at 2500 Faulkner Springs Road. Sunday morning services will be at 10 and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening at 6 p.m.; and Monday through Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m. Goodwin is a native of Anniston,…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The McMinnville Lions Club had close to two centuries of life experience in attendance recently when the organization celebrated the 96th birthday of its oldest member, Quim Bryant, on March 2 at McMinnville Residential Center. WCPI Public Radio personality, and County Commissioner, Bill Zechman was on hand to chronicle the event,…