By William Rusher To many Americans, the question “Should we bomb Iran?” will sound like a proposal that only a raving lunatic would raise. In recent years, as a nation, we have drifted ever closer to pacifism. The invasion of Iraq is regarded by many as simply the latest and most egregious example of what…

Editorial – Our Viewpoint There’s no way to escape the fact there are problems at Warren County Jail. Unfortunately, one of the problems is just that ‘ escape. Two accused felons managed to break out of Warren County Jail last week, and in embarrassing fashion. The two escaped from their supposedly secure cell by kicking…

By Duane Sherrill The band program is something we as a county should be funding, at least to some degree, seeing music is a very basic part of the educational experience which we’ve long expected the private sector to bankroll. For years we’ve been sending band members to the streets to earn their keep like…

By J. Dale Beaty The feeder calf sale earlier this month had over 2,300 head go through the ring. Now that’s about 1,000 head less than the June sale, but it’s still a lot of feeder cattle. Listed in the graphic at right are the prices for number one and two grade cattle. Hey, if…

By Mark Halcomb This has been a trying year so far for the Tenn Green Industry. Winter months were drier than normal in most locations. The dry weather continued into Spring as evidenced by NOAA, and coincided with the Easter freeze which was unprecedented in recent history. This combination of a drought, warm weather, a…

Baby Girl California Jane McCormick made her arrival on June 11 at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. She is the daughter of Annie Martin and Jeremiah McCormick. She is welcomed by brother, Aiden Cain McCormick. Grandparents include Brenda and Waymon Watts, Eddie and Janice Martin of Rock Island, David and Flora McCormick,…

Bonner FCE members met July 13 at Charlotte’s home for their regular meeting. Vita Gulley presided over the gathering, with Freda reading scripture from John 15. She also read a Psalm and offered prayer. The group recited the pledge to the flag, and enjoyed a presentation on bananas from Freda. Reading reports were given by…

By Margo Howard Dear Margo: I’m in love. The problem is it’s with my ex-wife, even though it’s been 10 years since we divorced. I got remarried and have a wonderful son, and she’s remarried with a son, also. We e-mail to keep in touch, because we were high school sweethearts and lived together for…

Julie Caroline Chambers and Gregory Harrison Crabtree chose for their wedding to take place at Dreams Cancun Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Nuptials were exchanged June 20 at 6 p.m. overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The bride is the daughter of Byron and Carol Chambers. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Womack, and…