By DUANE SHERRILL Once one of the most wanted men in the state, former fugitive Kinsley Fisk has now been relegated to the title of probation violator, ordered to serve the remainder of his misdemeanor sentence while he awaits trial on home invasion and rape charges. Fisk has been ordered to serve the balance of…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The heat wave that has been generating record-high temperatures for much of the summer has been hard on many Tennesseans, especially at-risk groups, including the elderly, families with young children and those with chronic illnesses. The unrelenting heat, with many days exceeding 100 degrees, has been blamed for 15 deaths in…

By DUANE SHERRILL Now it’s two strikes and you’re out when it comes to selling beer to minors as county officials say all repeat offenders will be put out of the beer-selling business in Warren County. ‘The state law says the second time you get caught selling beer to minors you’re out,’ said Warren County…

North Warren firemen extinguish the Saturday morning fire which consumed the home of the Jeff Robinson family on Meiser Lane. Investigators suspect a car parked near the home caught fire and ignited the house. The house was a total loss.

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Thanks to the members of the Bicentennial Steering Committee, and County Executive John Pelham, the actual documents that legally established Warren County as a Tennessee county 200 years ago will be on display this week at the Warren County A&L Fair. The papers will be housed in the Heritage Alliance Cabin…

By LISA HOBBS One of the biggest events of the year has descended on Warren County. Activities are in full swing for the 54th annual Warren County A&L Fair. Beginning Friday night and lasting until the rides close this Saturday at midnight, the fair will be flooded with visitors. There are so many activities, it…

By DUANE SHERRILL Two men have been charged in connection with a meth lab uncovered on Bratten Street, one for cooking the illegal substance and the other for allegedly smuggling meth-making materials into the county. Suspect Robert Dale Hale, 25, is charged with initiating the process to manufacture meth, while Jason Ryan Walker, 25, is…

The Pioneer football team storms the field Friday night after a dramatic, come-from-behind win against Franklin County. The victory improves the Pioneers to 3-0 for the first time in 17 years. The Pioneers travel to Sparta for their first road game this Friday. For complete coverage, see page 1-B.

By JAMES CLARK Killing her husband has brought Mary Winkler fame as she will appear on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ which is broadcast internationally in 132 countries. Locally, the show with Winkler airs this Wednesday at 4 p.m. on WSMV Ch. 4. It is believed to be the first time a Warren County resident has…

Football booster meeting The Pioneer Football Booster Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11th, at the Warren County High School Cafeteria at 6 :30 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call Tricia Robinson at 939-3515, Mike Holland at 939-2540 or Stacey Southard at 473-6782. Doubles Only Tennis Tournament…