NEW YORK (AP) ‘ Oil futures blasted to a new record near $123 a barrel Tuesday, gaining momentum as investors bought on a forecast of much higher prices and on any news hinting at supply shortages. Retail gas prices edged lower, but appear poised to rise to new records of their own in coming weeks.…

Twenty-two practical nursing graduates are ready to join the health care field following spring trimester ceremonies at the Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville. The nursing students were among 55 students recognized April 21 for completing 62 diplomas in various career occupations. Director Andy Forrester presented diplomas to 32 students from Warren County. Practical nursing graduates…

For the last year, employees of Jarden Consumer Solutions have been spreading generosity. Money, which they contributed to the company’s community fund, has been used to make charitable contributions to several local non-profit organizations. Among those have been Kids of the Community, Meals on Wheels, CHEER Mental Health. On Tuesday, they presented checks to Families…

Along with paying at the pump, motorists in Tennessee can pay at the driver testing stations as offices across the state are now accepting credit cards for their services. ‘The Tennessee Department of Safety is committed to improving customer service,’ said Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. ‘One of our strategic goals has always been…

By Lisa Hobbs McMinnville is the first community in Tennessee to model its historic downtown district in 3D on Google Earth, and the city has received national recognition for the achievement. Main Street McMinnville spearheaded the effort to create the rendering of McMinnville’s historic downtown district on the Internet. Google Earth donated SketchUp Pro and…

NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Police in Nashville arrested the mother of a 5-year-old who brought drugs to school to show his teacher. Authorities charged 27-year-old Arthea Burroughs with felony drug possession and child endangerment. Police said Burroughs called Tom Joy Elementary School Monday morning to say she would be picking up her son from school. Authorities…

By Duane Sherrill A man found hiding in someone else’s house after he allegedly stole gas from a nearby residence was bound over to the grand jury on burglary and theft charges. The suspect, Justin R. Smith, 28, was bound to the grand jury by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross on charges of aggravated burglary,…

By Lisa Hobbs The old Carrier air conditioning units on the roof of McMinnville Civic Center were removed last week to make room for new Carrier units. ‘All the roof-top units are being removed with a crane,’ said Parks and Recreation director Carlene Brown. ‘As they remove each one, they replace it with curbing. The…

By Charles W. Johnson Warren County Red Cross is asking local donors to make a special effort to come out to McMinnville Civic Center this Friday from noon to 6 p.m. for the special blood drive for Andy Dunn, the 5-year-old son of Dot and Daryl Dunn, who is suffering from stage 4 neuroblastoma, a…

By Lisa Hobbs the 2007-2008 King and Queen and their court. Pictured are cadets Christa Frazier and Jonathon Appalsammy who were given this year’s distinction. Warren County High School seniors and JROTC cadets Jonathon Appalsammy and Christa Frazier were named King and Queen Saturday night during the Warren County Pioneer Battalion JROTC Military Ball. The…