By DUANE SHERRILL Scores of new laws were officially inked in the state’s books this month, addressing not only crime and punishment but also how the government does business. Packing one of the biggest punches is a new Tennessee law which makes carrying a firearm during the commission of felony a separate offense, thereby providing…

By LISA HOBBS Checkmate! Despite what move the Historic Zoning Commission makes next, it looks as if the notorious wood railing placed on the roof of a downtown business is there to stay. Almost three months ago, New York Grill owner Scott Garing placed what he described as a ‘safety rail’ along the roof of…

A logger cutting timber in the Rock Island area was airlifted Sunday afternoon to Erlanger after surviving a fall estimated at 50 feet. The accident happened just over the Warren County line in Van Buren County around 3:30 p.m. Dunlap resident Mitch Bishop, 30, was reportedly cutting trees with a chainsaw to clear a river…

People love to pamper their pets and one way they do so is through the treats they bestow. Many pet owners have become wise to the potential fillers, preservatives and generally unhealthy ingredients in some of the commercially produced pet foods. They may turn to natural or home-cooked foods to nourish their pet instead, thinking…

Lucky Homemakers met June 25, with president Sherry Salaman serving as hostess. She opened the meeting by reading from ‘Little God Lessons for Teachers’ and ‘Facing the Storm.’ Elsie Fugate said the prayer, and the group recited the ‘Pledge of Allegiance.’ Jean Myers competed in the Senior Ms. Warren County pageant recently and won prettiest…

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Kendice LaShea Stoner to Matthew Caleb Panter is being revealed by the bride-elect’s parents Kenneth R. and Vickie Stoner. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Terry and Vanessa Panter, and Lorrie Panter of Birmingham, Ala. Miss Stoner is the granddaughter of Flaval and Sue Morgan and the late Clinton…

Grab your banjos and shine your dancin’ shoes ‘ the 30th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days old-time music and dance festival, presented by First Tennessee, is set to kick off July 13-15 in Cannonsburgh Village located in historic Murfreesboro. Considered one of America’s premier summer festivals, the family-oriented event annually gathers more than 45,000 people…

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in my mid-20s and have a wonderful, loving boyfriend. “Jeremy” is my best friend, and I see us getting married in the future. The problem? We’ve been together for a year, and Jeremy still has not met my family. I have dinner with his parents…

By Margaret Hobbs ‘Enriching lives through a hands-on learning experience ‘ creating memories that last a lifetime’ is the goal of the Young Scholar’s Institute. This years’ slate of activities certainly made memories for the 464 children attending the sessions. Warren County is 200 years old this year, and YSI celebrated with two weeks of…

The stars could be lining up for a huge company jump as developments both in WWE and TNA may, and I stress may, see Samoa Joe jump the TNA ship for the big time on RAW. Word is that the 28-year-old California native known in many circles as the Samoan Submission Machine has turned down…