Partners in Education for Warren County Middle School recently had a lunch meeting at the school where a variety of projects were discussed. The focus is improving learning for all students at the school. Pictured are, front row, from left, Alan Lynn, Handy Rental; Cindy Rogers, Homeland Community Bank; and Betty Wood, WCMS principal. Back…

By LISA HOBBS And then there were four. Not only can motorists look forward to upcoming traffic problems from work being done on three local bridges, the Tennessee Department of Transportation now says residents will need to brace for construction on a fourth. A letter has been received by McMinnville officials informing them that the…

Jay Hutchings and the Pioneer football team flattened Shelbyville with a 35-14 victory Friday night. The Pioneers will try to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 1990 when Franklin County comes to town this Friday. For sports coverage, see 1-B.

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON A total of 13 Warren County businesses located in outlying areas are facing a major dilemma after Allied Waste Services, formerly BFI, informed them they are no longer picking up their trash. A number of other businesses in the county will reportedly still receive the service. ‘They have discontinued dumpster service…

By DUANE SHERRILL Two men identifying themselves as FBI agents robbed prominent local businessman Harold Martin yesterday, leaving him beaten and battered and locked in his safe. ‘We’re looking for a white Jeep Grand Cherokee, four door, which had no tags and was last seen heading toward Sparta on Sparta Highway,’ said McMinnville police investigator…