Retired businessman and Manchester resident John Greeter is running in the Democratic primary to represent the 47th District of the Tennessee House of Representatives, which encompasses Coffee and Warren counties. ‘I’ve always been more of a giver. I’ve always tried to help people,” Greeter said. ‘I’ve enjoyed being involved with politics all my life.’ Greeter…

By Lisa Hobbs A select few employees at McMinnville Police Department are currently carrying Tasers. However, the privilege didn’t come without an electrifying moment at the hands of Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Before officers are allowed to carry one of four Tasers currently owned by the police department, they are required to undergo a training…

By Duane Sherrill A woman who maxed out her food stamp card and then reported it stolen has been arrested after video tape revealed she was allegedly lying about someone taking her card. The defendant, Ramona Renee Martin, 46, is charged with filing a false report after claiming someone had taken her card and then…

After a summer drought, it’s a welcome sight to see water once again rushing over the Barren Fork Dam. Emmet Upton, right, plays guitar, while Alex Davidson relaxes during a pleasant afternoon by the dam yesterday.

By JAMES CLARK Alex, left, and Connie Bell enjoy one of the eye-catching arrangements of tulips on Court Square. Alex, whose birthday is on July 4, has gained attention for her winning entries in the city-sponsored Yankee Doodle Parade. Due to her age, this will be the first year she can no longer compete.

By JAMES CLARK A large number of Warren County students just completed the most important test they’ll take all year. The annual TCAP tests were held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and every student in grades 3-8 is required to take the test. The makeup day is Monday. The TCAP, or Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, is…

By Duane Sherrill Fire continued to rise from the ground last night at a construction site near the intersection of James and Molloy streets as what once was an inferno was reduced to a small flame left to burn itself out. The last bursts from the subterranean gas pocket hit accidentally by a drilling crew…

NEW YORK (AP) ‘ Most retailers reported sluggish sales in March when consumers ‘ fretting about mounting economic problems ‘ limited their shopping to food and other essentials. As the nation’s merchants reported sales figures today, it was clear that shoppers remained focused on buying basics at discounters and wholesale clubs and snubbed mall-based chains…

By Lisa Hobbs RUTHERFORD Situations brought to light during and after the downtown fire which destroyed 207 and 209 E. Main Street are making city officials reconsider their wait-and-see approach when it comes to what property owners do with their buildings. During the fire, it was discovered the Dinty Moore building on Spring Street was…

By JAMES CLARK During sentencing for Faustino Castillo last week, it was announced he would face a deportation hearing after he serves his time in Warren County for running a stop sign and killing a motorcycle rider. Such deportation hearings, however, are a relative rarity, even with a long list of Hispanic names on just…