Letter To The Editor To the editor: During the 2007 Warren County Fair, my interest in understanding people was carried to another level. I learned that some hated President George W. Bush and he was extremely dumb. I do not recall anyone saying our president is dedicated to his beliefs, just like the folks that…

By JAMES CLARK It was as Wednesday’s newspaper was rolling off the press in the wee hours of Tuesday night that our fine pressroom employees began to make comments about the front page. This is normal behavior. I usually hear it three times a week, their belly-aching about the stories I place on the front.…

Baby Girl Tamra Lloyd and Chad Bradshaw of Smithville are announcing the birth of their daughter, Jamey Renee Bradshaw. She was born Aug. 18 at River Park Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces. She has a sister, Aleea Renee Kalmar. Her grandparents are Michelle Rhoady of Smithville, Gene Lloyd of Florida, Robyn Webb of Smithville…

In alignment with Nissan’s global vision of “Enriching People’s Lives,” Nissan North America is announcing a sustained partnership with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), which provides comprehensive arts education programs to Tennessee schools and the Nashville community. The $80,000 partnership with TPAC will provide support for the performing arts center’s educational programs and initiatives…

Hickory Creek FCEC met Sept. 5 at Arbys for their monthly meeting. President Beulah McBee conducted the meeting, with Bernice Champagne and Jean Myers serving as hostesses. The meeting was called to order with roll call answered with ‘A great place to see the fall leaves is. . . ‘ Vicki Gibbs gave a financial…

It’s time to dig up those old cans of paint and household cleaner. Warren County’s household hazardous waste collection day is this Saturday at Three Star Mall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean Harbors Environmental Services will be present to accept your oil-based paint, pesticides, household cleaners, aerosols, rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, used automotive…

By LISA HOBBS Although hoping for a speedy entrance into the city of McMinnville, the Warren County E911 Center will have to wait a little while longer. The Planning Commission, scheduled to meet Monday at noon to discuss the possible annexation of the property, had no quorum for the discussion. Three weeks ago, the Warren…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization which grants wishes for young people with life-threatening medical conditions, is making a dream come true for local cancer survivor Natasha Burks, 18, with an all-expense-paid trip for her and family to travel to Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The group will be visiting the…

By JAMES CLARK Expanding the Motlow College campus in McMinnville couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. That’s because enrollment at the local campus is up 18.7 percent from last year. Based on enrollment figures released last week, 847 students are currently taking courses at Motlow in McMinnville. Enrollment at this time in 2006 was…