BY JAMES CLARK In one of the county’s best-kept secrets, Warren County government does in fact have a nepotism policy in place that forbids elected officials from hiring their relatives to work for them in county offices. It may not seem that way because the Warren County Employees Uniform Nepotism Policy Act wasn’t adopted until…

By Cokie & Steven Roberts When Sen. Trent Lott announced he was leaving Congress, all the stories emphasized the most infamous moment in his career: his remarks five years ago that glorified Strom Thurmond and the South’s segregationist past. The furor cost him his job as Republican leader and rightly so, because it was not…

YouthAct Club members Joanna Paz, left, and Rachael Tieman are all dressed up to take part in Warren County’s celebration of its official 200th birthday as part of Twelve Days of Christmas activities downtown.

The Warren County Rescue Squad has purchased its first batch of toys, $4,200 worth, for its annual Toy Drive. Pictured are rescue squad members Frank Hale, left, and Gary Webster. The organization is still in need of new toy and monetary donations. To make a donation, stop by the squad building on Sparta Street weeknights…

By Roger Cook Every weekday morning I turn on a radio to get the news. On local radio, WBMC, Warren County Furniture is the sponsor of the 5:30 and 6 a.m. news, with Edwin Partin doing his own spots. I might add, he always does a great job with those spots. There is something in…

The Family Field Trip series at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center continues with the humorous and heartwarming Snowflake at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 8 in James K. Polk Theater. The afternoon of fun at TPAC begins with free, interactive activities at 1 p.m. in the lobby, where Book’em will be giving a book to…

The Family Field Trip series at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center continues with the humorous and heartwarming Snowflake at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 8 in James K. Polk Theater. The afternoon of fun at TPAC begins with free, interactive activities at 1 p.m. in the lobby, where Book’em will be giving a book to…

Thursday’s Game Green Bay at Dallas Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Houston at Tennessee, noon Detroit at Minnesota, noon Buffalo at Washington, noon Atlanta at St. Louis, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon San Diego at Kansas City, noon Seattle at Philadelphia, noon San Francisco at Carolina, noon Denver at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Cleveland…

DIAZ Q: The winner of the PGA Championship is awarded, along with a fat paycheck, the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy. I’m sure every golfing enthusiast knows the answer to this, but I don’t. Is Rodman Wanamaker one or two people? Why the name? ‘ C.C.F., Redding, Calif. A: In 1916, Rodman Wanamaker, one of the sons…

Jesse Lee Youngblood, 58 of McMinnville died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Memorial North Park Hospital in Hixson. Born on July 23, 1949 in Warren County, he was employed as a machinist with TVA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, was affiliated with the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by his parents, Leborn and Dollie Phillips Youngblood;…