By Dale Stubblefield The WCHS boys tennis team is in search of a District 7-AAA tournament title this week in Cookeville. The Pioneers made it through the first two rounds on Monday with wins over Blackman and Riverdale. In the opening round against Blackman the Pioneers defeated the Blaze 4-2. Andee Vance defeated Chris Huber…

Lisa Hobbs photo Charles Slaughter is the first city employee to be named Employee of the Quarter for 2008 after being nominated by his fellow employees. He has spent 21 years in the Public Works Department and is currently the streets lead worker. Slaughter will be in the running for the city’s Employee of the…

William Robert and Brenda Joins of Smithville, and Marvin and Mary Newman of McKenzie are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Heather Marie Joins and Carey Bennett Newman. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.. P.J. Owen of McKenzie and David and Mary Joins of Smithville. She is a 1999…

Baby Boy Jeremy and Angelica Wellman are the proud parents of a son, Donovan Paul Wellman. He was born March 3 at Harton Regional Medical Center weighing 8 pounds, 15.2 ounces. He was 21 3/4 inches long, and has a big sister, Milly. His grandparents are Clifford and Tammie Wellman of Morrison, and Kay and…

HICKORY CREEKDonald Prater, principal of Hickory Creek Elementary, announces the school’s honor rolls for the fifth six weeks: First Honor Roll Fourth Grade ‘ Katlyne Armstrong, Logan Bodnar, Abby Bouldin, Ashton Carter, Lindsey Cox, Brett Evans, Fallon Fowler, Ella Hale, Madeline Haston, Allison Hitchcock, Celeste Hobbs, Kali Hollandsworth, J.J. King, Haley McColloch, Amber McCollough, Savannah…

By Duane Sherrill Eleven people were among those handed sentences last week by Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley. Included in Circuit Court action: ‘ Brandon Solomon was ordered to serve 210 days of a two-year sentence for failure to update his address with the sexual offender registry in a timely manner while being a convicted…

By Dakota Tinney Today is the last day of April, which is a welcome milestone for those of us watching the school calendar. When May arrives tomorrow, it means the last day of school isn’t far behind. This summer we’re going to get out there and have a great time. I know we all have…

By Dakota Tinney We all make bad food choices, and sometimes we need ways to keep us choosing healthier options. To do this, you should form a base for your health plans. One way to accomplish this is by making delicious, healthy snack bags in advance. Make them cute and fun to eat so you…

Motlow College commencement exercises will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, according to Brenda Cannon, director of community relations at Motlow. Previous reports from the college indicated a noon starting time. This year’s graduation will feature guest speaker David Gregory, who will address approximately 450 graduates in Nisbett Center on the Moore County campus. Gregory is…

Organizers are expecting more than 150 people to unite this Thursday, May 1, at the Farmers Market pavilion located in downtown McMinnville on Market Street for the National Day of Prayer. The 35-minute celebration will begin at noon. The entire Warren County area is invited to unite together in prayer. This year’s theme, ‘Prayer! America’s…