By James Clark There’s an ongoing argument about whether former Warren County Commissioners Bill Zechman and George Smartt should be re-appointed to the seats they voluntarily left. If you recall, the two stepped down from the county commission last month to seek, unsuccessfully, the state Senate spot vacated by Jerry Cooper. To this point, I’ve…

BY Gene Lyons Try this political pop quiz: Can you identify the presidential candidate promising “a fresh start after a season of cynicism … a president who can unite this nation, a president who puts aside the endless partisan bickering that seems to gridlock our nation’s capital, a president who puts the people first, a…

By Cokie & Steven Roberts “I don’t think this campaign is about gender,” Hillary Clinton said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” But of course gender is a critical factor, and she wants it to be. The only way she can win the Democratic nomination and the presidency is through the votes of women. From the…

Murder, mystery and a train. What better way to start off our Valentines weekend than onboard the Tennessee Central Railway Museum’s Valentines Day Murder Mystery Excursion Trains? On Saturday, Feb. 9 and 16, you and your sweetheart can enjoy a 90-mile round trip to Watertown while relaxing in our heated, restored stainless steel passenger cars…

The South Jackson Civic Center is holding its annual ‘Jazz on Jackson’ Fri., Jan. 25 at the Civic Center located at 404 South Jackson St. in Tullahoma. The event is featuring the Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson New York Jazz Trio, a prestigious group playing at notable venues in New York City, as well as throughout…

By Margaret hobbs Warren County A&L Fair officers, volunteers and delegates are participating in events of the 86th annual Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention this weekend in Nashville. Newly appointed Warren County fair president Kevin Lawrence will be on hand in Nashville as he officially goes off the board of the state association. After working…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) ‘ If America’s game has a quarterback, it has to be Brett Favre. And if America’s game has a kid brother quarterback, it has to be Eli Manning. Favre is an icon not only in Green Bay, where he has led the Packers to two Super Bowls in 16 mostly successful…

WASHINGTON (AP) ‘ The FBI said Thursday it has opened a preliminary investigation into whether baseball all-star Miguel Tejada lied to federal authorities when he denied taking steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. The inquiry, in response to a congressional request, amounts to an initial look at facts surrounding the case. It does not mean charges…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD After Tuesday’s rounds in the Gold and Silver bowling league, Security Federal holds down the first place spot with 48.5 points. Beacon Federal is in second with 43.5, followed by Jones Twins Beauty Salon with 42.5, Foster & Foster Realty has 41, Holder Realty 39.5, Dr Pepper Bottling 37.5, First National Bank…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Monday night the WCMS varsity basketball teams traveled to Coffee County for a conference matchup with Coffee Middle. Warren County picked up the sweep over Coffee with the Lady Pioneers winning 21-15, while the Pioneers rolled past the Red Raiders 35-19. The Lady Pioneers improved to 7-2 in conference play, while the…