By Charles W. Johnson Magness Library was recently chosen by the National Endowment for the Humanities to receive the 2008 We the People ‘Created Equal’ Bookshelf. The library was one of 3,000 libraries across the country to receive this year’s bookshelf, a set of 17 classic books on the theme of ‘Created Equal.’ The library…

BY Roger Cook Question: After consulting your favorite news media and learning of all the happenings of the day, do you go away with a feeling of joy and happiness, or are you saddened by the events of the day? I believe we live in the greatest time in world history. I think so often…

Are you a skater? A jock? A brain? An actor? If you are any of these or are aspiring to be one, then join us on Saturday, May 31, for auditions for the popular Disney production of ‘High School Musical’ at the South Jackson Civic Center. The popular teen production will be produced by South…

By Dale Stubblefield Although it was a rough year for the Boyd Christian High School baseball team, it was a good year for several of the Bronco players. Three new team records were broken this season. Jon Bryant set a new single season stolen base record swiping 15-of-16 and has a two year total of…

NASHVILLE (AP) – Jevon Kearse stops to imitate what he calls the full Southern drawl and says, “Welcome back, welcome back.” He can’t sneak into a restaurant for a quick bite or a store to pick up something without people recognizing him and letting him know just how happy they are to see him back…

By Duane Sherrill The 10th graduating class from Boyd Christian School held commencement ceremonies Thursday night with 14 seniors getting diplomas in the class of 2008. Led by valedictorian Ashley Parker and salutatorian Mitchell Young, the class of 2008 marked a decade of graduates from the Christian school. The 14 graduates are an average-sized class…

By Duane Sherrill A man accused of beating his wife was acquitted Tuesday after the court found a shortage of evidence, as the defense maintained it was actually the man who took a thrashing at the hands of his wife. Assault charges against Thomas Workman were thrown out Tuesday by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross…

By Duane Sherrill The woman accused of opening fire and wounding two horseback riders on New Year’s Eve will not be allowed at tonight’s WCHS graduation but will be allowed to go to church. The defendant, Pamela Ooley, 46, is free on a half-million dollars bond after being charged with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated…

By JAMES CLARK After two days of rain, Warren County High School seniors are hoping the showers subside for tonight’s outdoor graduation ceremony at Nunley Stadium. Fortunately, the weather forecast appears to be in their favor. While cloudy skies are in the forecast tonight, rain is not. Temperatures are predicted to be in the mid-50s…

By Lisa Hobbs With Gilley Pool set to open for the season Saturday at 10 a.m., a dip in cold water might not be the only thing causing quivers to run through swimmers who are not city residents. On the heels of county government’s refusal to use tax money collected from county residents to help…