NEW YORK (AP) ‘ Retail gas prices fell slightly Friday ‘ the first time in 18 days they haven’t risen to a new record ‘ and analysts say pump prices may be peaking for the year. Oil futures, meanwhile, soared after Turkish airstrikes on Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq injected some supply concerns into the…

By JAMES CLARK Reflexology is the practice of massaging and hitting pressure points in the hands and feet to produce better health. Rhonda Scott is a licensed reflexologist who is opening a local office here this Saturday. Rhonda’s office is located in the Professional Building at 111 W. Court Square. Although she won’t open till…

By JAMES CLARK American National insurance agent Kelvin Douglas has moved his business from The Atrium offices on Morford Street to the yellow house that was the longtime location of Myers Computers on Chancery Street. Kelvin says he’s noticed an immediate difference. ‘In our first month, we had three walk-in customers,’ said Kelvin. ‘That’s compared…

By JAMES CLARK The King’s Garden Nursery in Mt. Leo is preparing for its grand opening celebration on Mother’s Day weekend (which is next weekend for anyone who is about to get caught flat-footed). The main message owners Darel and Belinda Puller want to convey is they are open for business and are ready to…

By JAMES CLARK Folks have been asking me with great anticipation when the new Chinese restaurant will be opening in McMinnville. At long last, I have a date and that day is this Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. ‘We have been working on the building for six months and we’re excited about opening,’ said…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Celebrities of all types came out to party on Kentucky Derby eve, putting the spotlight on Louisville the night before the world’s best known horse race. ‘I come for the food. I come for the parties. I come to meet people from all over, from sports to politics to Hollywood,’ said…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – In real life, Zac Efron is just as cute’ – maybe cuteR, – than he is dancing and singing as Troy Bolton in Disney’s wildly popular ‘High School Musical’ movies. That’s the assessment from 10-year-old Eden Withers, who got a close look at Efron during a news conference at East…

By Gary Clothier LENNOX Q: About 10 years after the death of Elvis Presley, his former wife, Priscilla, gave birth to a boy. What was his name? Who was the father? ‘ J.B., Manhattan Beach, Calif. A: Priscilla Presley has had several serious relationships after she and Elvis divorced in 1973. Her longest, with Italian…

All My Children – Dixie’s spirit made it clear she will haunt Adam until he tells Tad the truth about Kate. Unaware of this, Tad tracked down Dr. Madden’s assistant, Hazel, and convinced her to tell him that Kate had been taken to New Mexico. Meanwhile, Julia planned a move to Australia with Kathy. In…

Warren County resident Kate Judkins Young, 98, died April 30 at NHC in McMinnville. A homemaker, a retired member of the Dibrell School System and a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Claud C. and Nora Magness Davis and was preceded in death by husbands, Brown Judkins and…