By Lisa Hobbs I recently had an experience I haven?t spent my life anticipating. I got to ride with a police officer, but thank goodness it wasn?t in the back. Thanks to the Citizens Police Academy I got to participate in a ride-along with an officer during his usual route. Ptl. Rodney Whiles showed me…

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Most people file their tax returns electronically because it’s convenient, despite lingering concerns about the security of their most sensitive financial information, according to a new AP poll. The tax filing deadline is next Tuesday, April 17, because April 15 falls on a Sunday this year and April 16 is Emancipation Day,…

By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My wife is a doctor, makes $120,000 annually and she has $123,000 in student loans. About $86,000 of this amount are Stafford Loans on a variable rate. We were looking at having this paid off in six years. Recently, she was offered a fixed rate on these loans. Our combined…

Larger ovens, cooker quicktops and speedier self-cleaning are a few of the features you?ll hear about as manufacturers woo busy cooks. Some features can slice the time you spend over a hot stove. But others promise more than they delivered in Consumer Reports? labs. Here are some points to consider as you shop for your…

CHICAGO (AP) ? Consumers had cause to cheer, or at least applaud politely, this week when the government forecast summer gasoline prices slightly below last year’s. The outlook may not be as benign for visits to their favorite supermarkets and restaurants, among other destinations ? and perhaps for rates on their credit-card and mortgage bills,…

By James Clark If you?re looking to get your figure in better shape in time for summer, Body ReDeZine Nutrition Club has opened at Plaza Shopping Center. Pictured, from left, are Mike Boyd, Gayle Yates Miller and Ben Clark. I?d like to give a warm welcome to all the visitors with us in the Business…

Baby Girl Shannan and Shawn Earls are announcing the birth of their daughter, Danielle Leane Earls. She was born at River Park Hospital on March 9 weighing 8 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces. Her siblings include brothers, Dustin, Dillon and Daren. She is the granddaughter of Gary and Patricia Surber, and Donnie and Sonnie Earls, all…

If you haven?t gotten your tickets yet for Tennessee Central Ry Museum?s spring Excursion Trains to Watertown or Cookeville, now?s your chance! We have regular and first-class seat tickets available for our April 28 trip to Watertown?s Mile-Long Yard Sale, our May 5 trip to Cookeville?s TC Ry Spring Festival and our May 19 Train…

One in three breast cancer deaths can be prevented with early detection. The McMinnville Warren County Senior Center located at 809 Morrison Street is providing that early detection for women in the community. Mammography screenings will be held at the Senior Center on Thursday, May 31 beginning at 8 a.m. Most insurance will be filed.…

By Margo Howard Dear Margo: You might need a stiff drink and a Xanax after this one. I was recently divorced, and we had no children, although I have children from a previous marriage. His parents have completely taken my youngest as their own grandchild, which keeps the bridge between us somewhat open. But here’s…