With the fall semester at Motlow College beginning later this month, college officials are encouraging students to register as soon as possible, said Greer Alsup, director of admissions at the college. Classes begin Aug. 27. ‘Anyone wanting to take fall classes should contact one of our sites to begin the registration process,’ Alsup said. ‘Students…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The Tennessee Housing Development Agency HOME Rehabilitation grants have now been officially funded in McMinnville and Warren County, and will be made available to low-income city and county residents who need improvements to their current homes. The Upper Cumberland Development District will be administering the grants, which are designed to provide…

By LISA HOBBS Law enforcement officials across the nation have created the National Night Out program to help reduce crime and drug use in communities all over the United States. McMinnville Police Department will be holding its first National Night Out this Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Farmers Market to join in…

Ever see a well-prepared Mom offer her child a little bag of carrots or crackers and think ‘Wow, she’s on the ball!’ You’re right. Moms or Dads who remember to pack little healthy snacks for their kids are less likely to incur the crying and moodiness that comes with hunger and boredom. Registered dietician Toby…

By Margaret Hobbs Assateague Island, as well as the seaside town of Chincoteague Island, Va. is an impressive national treasure. Assateague Island National Seashore remains building-free and is preserved in its natural undeveloped state. Even though we are true beach lovers, we did not venture to Chincoteague for the beach. We visited their unique town…

By Margaret Hobbs Warren County 4-H members who were selected as state winners in their project area include, first row from left, Brittany Basham, Lauren Lytle and Lindsey Clayton. At back, Jesse Paz, Joshua Moore, Lee-Allen Turner an Erika Betschart. Warren County 4-H members proved to once again be tops in state competition by having…

NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Last year at this time the words used to describe Vince Young included off-target, potential and rookie. Now? Try spectacular, impressive and leader. Yes, the man who led the Texas Longhorns to a national championship then became the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year goes into his second season with very high…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ‘ Singed eyelashes were the least of Jimmie Johnson’s problems after a fiery crash knocked him out of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race roared on without the defending Nextel Cup champion, and if his luck doesn’t change real soon, so will the Chase for the championship. It was the…

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) ‘ Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended a stretch of nearly five years without qualifying in first thanks in part to a well-timed rain shower. Earnhardt won his first pole since September 2002 with a lap of 169.975 mph and took the top spot Friday at Pocono Raceway, a huge benefit for a…

Football Booster Club Meeting The WCHS Football Booster Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren County High School Cafeteria. As many parents as possible are asked to attend to help prepare for the upcoming season. If you have any questions, call Mike Holland at 939-2540,…