Lantana montevidensis ‘Pot of Gold’ is a fairly new cultivar that has a trailing habit. They have compact dark green, coarse foliage with leaves up to 3 inches (8 cm) long by half as wide. Plants spread up to 3 feet (1 m) across. They make an excellent groundcover or hanging basket plant. They are…

By J. Dale Beaty The local feeder calf sale here in McMinnville is a real asset for beef producers. McMinnville is known across the state of Tennessee as a center for the sale of feeder cattle. Producers from counties surrounding Warren County from Bledsoe to Putnam and Rutherford counties bring their feeder cattle to McMinnville…

Baby Boy Angela and Johnnie McCormick, IV are the parents of a son, Kaden Isaiah McCormick. He arrived July 2 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 18 7/8 inches in length. He is the first child for the couple. His grandparents are Cathy and Darell Wilcher, Gregg Jarell, Patsy…

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been dating “Erina” for seven months. She is addicted to heroin and crack cocaine. At first, she kept it from me and lied about where she was going or what she was doing. Now it’s reached the point where she will ask me for money…

By Margaret Hobbs ‘Celebrating Warren County’s Bicentennial Anniversary’ is the chosen theme for activities surrounding the annual Viola Valley Homecoming. The event is planned for two days, Aug. 10-11, with activities starting on Friday at 4 p.m. Concessions and craft displays will be open, as well as the Viola Valley Farmers Museum. At 5 p.m.…

Jody Moore and Woody Arnold were wed June 27 at the world famous Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. The newlyweds are both employed at Yorozu Automotive of Tennessee and are residing in McMinnville.

The Arts Center of Cannon County announces auditions for their November show, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ These auditions will be held at The Arts Center on Sun., August 19 at 2 p.m. and Mon., August 20 at 6:30 p.m. This Academy award-winning show features all your favorite characters and songs to create one of the…

By Margaret Hobbs Once again members of the American Association of University Women are seeking applicants for their annual Baby Show to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Warren County A&L Fair grandstand. Contestants must be residents of Warren County and be at least six months old and no…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about assisted living facilities and how to go about choosing one for my 83-year-old mother? Need Assistance Dear Need, Assisted living facilities have become a popular option for elderly people who are no longer able to live independently but who don’t need nursing home care…