Walker, Wanamaker named all-district
By Dale Stubblefield Boyd Christian’s Cassie Wanamaker was named to the all-District 9-A team for her performances this season. After completing a successful 2008 season, two members of the Boyd Christian Lady Broncos were rewarded for their efforts by being named to the All-District 9-A softball team. Juniors Cassie Wanamaker and Leah Walker were selected…
Read MoreBabe Ruth league in full swing
By Dale Stubblefield Rotary’s Cody Robinson fires the ball back in from the outfield during Monday’s game. Robinson and his Rotary teammates fell to Sundrop 16-6. Babe Ruth action is heating up, and Monday night on the Edley Newman field two games took place, with First National Bank downing Rotary Club 8-2 in the first…
Read MoreArchers take aim at nation’s best-WCMS team competes against 3,000 shooters
By Rob Nunley Warren County’s newest sports team took its talent to the national stage earlier this month, as the middle school archery squad competed against over 3,000 shooters at the NASP tournament in Louisville. Almost 200 schools were represented in the tournament, with Warren County finishing 25th in the nation out of the 47…
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Tara Hillis and John Neel Hanson wed in Jamaica
The wedding ceremony of Tara LeAnn Hillis to John Neel Hanson was held April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Kelly and Gaye Hillis. Her grandparents are Paul and Helen Bouldin, the late Lassie Hillis, and Raymon and Reta Martin, all of Spencer. Mr. Hanson is…
Read MorePedigo celebrates 94th
Myrtle Pedigo celebrated her 94th birthday on May 1. The day was spent doing two of her three favorite pastimes – spending time with her grandson J.R. Burch and shopping. Joining them during the day were Darlene and Larry Burch. By the way, her third favorite thing to do is to head to her favorite…
Read MoreSparta Street collision
By Duane Sherrill Police investigate the Monday afternoon accident on Sparta Street near River Park Hospital after the Nissan Sentra, pictured, driven by Patricia A. Ali pulled into the path of a Chrysler Sebring driven by Christy M. Fisk as Ali was trying to make a left turn. Both women were treated at the nearby…
Read MoreCadets help build a house
By Lisa Hobbs In addition to finishing their school work, members of Warren County High School’s JROTC program are also finishing their community service projects. The JROTC program recently lent a helping hand, 54 in fact, to Habitat for Humanity of Warren County. The cadets rolled up their sleeves and successfully added a roof onto…
Read MoreClinton wins Kentucky, but Obama keeps lead
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) ‘ Hillary Rodham Clinton won the Kentucky primary Tuesday, a victory of scant political value in a Democratic presidential race moving inexorably in Barack Obama’s direction. The two rivals also collided in Oregon’s unique vote-by-mail contest, and Obama predicted he would finish the night with a majority of all delegates at stake…
Read MoreCorker asks GOP to pull Obama video
NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Republican U.S. Senator Bob Corker has asked the Tennessee GOP to pull its Michelle Obama online video that her Democratic presidential candidate husband criticized. The video features replays of Michelle Obama saying that “for the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country.” Sen. Barack Obama criticized…
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