Lonicera sempervirens or Coral Honeysuckle is an evergreen vine native from Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas. The vine climbs by twisting and twining and can reach up to 40 feet (12 m) in length. The bright green ovate to oblong leaves will reach 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and the upper leaves are…

By Mark Halcomb The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers the Federal record-keeping regulations. The 1990 Farm Bill requires private certified pesticide applicators to keep records of all application of federally restricted-use pesticides. These records must be kept for two years; however, you may want to keep them longer for reference in making future management…

By SUSAN NEWBY The annual requirement of reporting crop acreage to the Farm Service Agency county offices has arrived. Referred to as crop reporting, acreage reporting, or crop certification, between now and May 15, producers are encouraged to file accurate and timely reports of all crops being produced on their farms and the different uses…

Here’s a summer afternoon party idea the kids and adults alike will love ‘ host a neighborhood puppy party and invite local pugs, poodles, and Pomeranians (and their people) over for playtime and snacks. It’s easy to pull together. Designate a secure area for the pups to play. Plan a few friendly competitions ‘ catch…

HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC is pleased to present the Roundabout Theatre Company’s critically acclaimed national touring production of the Broadway smash hit, ‘Twelve Angry Men,’ playing eight performances May 6-11, at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. The show will once again star Richard Thomas as Juror 8. Also returning from last season are Mike Boland, Charles…

BY Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on how can I help my 77-year-old mother tune up her driving skills? She’s had a few fender benders last year, which worries me, but she’s still in good health and mentally sharp as a tack. She would be very upset if I tried…

By Margaret Hobbs For the second time in two years a 4-H member from Warren County has been elected to serve as a State 4-H Congress officer. Warren County High School sophomore Lindsey Clayton was introduced as the new Congress Speaker of the Senate during a general assembly at the War Memorial Auditorium on April…

By Margaret Hobbs Tennessee Performing Arts Troupe member Joshua Moore performs with fellow entertainer during the presentation of ‘Tennessee, My Country Home.’ The 61st annual State 4-H Congress took place March 30 – April 2 at the Downtown Sheraton in Nashville. Delegates from Warren County selected to attend the four day educational event were Bethany…

Major League Baseball received its best grade for racial diversity in hiring, even as the percentage of black players dropped again last year. MLB received its first A- for race Tuesday from Richard Lapchick, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports. Its grade was B+ in last year’s…

NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Denver Nuggets forward spoke for about 2 minutes Tuesday at the Pepsi Center, reading from a prepared statement and also talking off-the-cuff. Teammate Allen Iverson stood off to the side as Anthony spoke. Police say Anthony…