By JAMES CLARK I like to think of Gayle Yates as the Yoda of hair dressers. Not because she’s a little green guy, but because she has vast knowledge when it comes to cutting hair.To stick with this ‘Star Wars’ metaphor, Gayle has taken a young Jedi under her wing and reopened Designers Ltd., with…

By JAMES CLARK Anyone who doubts there’s high demand for tanning beds should spend about 10 minutes inside Tan 4 U, the business that occupies the longtime spot of Roxie and Darla’s at Plaza Shopping Center.Owner Roxie St. John decided to move all her clothing and accessories from Roxie and Darla’s to her other store,…

By JAMES CLARK With diesel fuel around $4 a gallon, it’s a tough time in the trucking industry. But the Taylor family knows a little bit about facing a challenge after operating Fairview Nursery for 71 years.Bobby Taylor sold Fairview Nursery in December and has found another line of work. He’s opened Sunrise Transport Brokers…

By JAMES CLARK There is no floor in the old Dinty Moore building on Spring Street. However, owner Mark Latka says that will soon change as he is planning to restore the building and his other downtown property at 205 E. Main Street. Anyone who has seen the old Dinty Moore building on Spring Street…

By JAMES CLARK With China the host of this year’s Olympic games, there has been a fair amount of controversy due to some of that country’s policies. That controversy was in the news last week as there were protests surrounding the Olympic torch ceremony.However, China is working hard to portray a squeaky clean image (a…

The Howards This special concert will feature Kirk Talley from Knoxville, The Howards, and Scott and Jackie LeDuc all of McMinnville. It will be a great evening of Southern Gospel Music.The name Kirk Talley has been synonymous with Southern Gospel Music for over 25 years. He has been a member of such talented groups as…

By Jenny Harper As this year’s brides eagerly anticipate upcoming nuptials, it’s the season to shower them with festive attention. If it’s your turn to host a bridal shower, make a streamlined plan so you can join in the fun. Casual gatherings are more popular today than over-orchestrated events, so keep your shower plans focused…

In February the McMinnville Garden Club met in the Garden Room at the Magness Memorial Library, joined by Joletta Dean from the Ben Lomand Garden Club. She offered information to help coordinate participation in the Bicentennial flower show scheduled to be held on July 5. Flower arrangements with a theme relating to Warren County history…

By Margaret Hobbs Older women, and I’m certainly not designating a specific age here, should look at how they have evolved from ‘little old ladies’ to vibrant, active citizens of today. We need to eliminate the stereotypes and realize that the later years of life can offer productive results to family members and acquaintances. Today’s…

By Margaret Hobbs left, Hunter Dillon Morgan Pezzimenti, Dawson Ryan Smith, Brayden Layne Chisam; Chance Martin Hale, Noah Ridge Martin. – Right, Harley Faith Herriman, Taylor Grace Hill, Sarah Grace Rains, Kadence Elizabeth Ledbetter; and MaKenna Lake Mason. A new Little Miss and Little Mister Warren County was crowned recently in pageants sponsored by the…