McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ola Mai Wilson Howard, 94, was born Jan. 28, 1914 and died March 27 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A retired employee of Genesco, a member of the Northside FCE Club and Reflectors of McMinnville First Baptist Church, where she was a member for 79 years,…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native J.D. Hennessee, 72, died March 29 after an extended illness. A retired employee of General Motors and a member of the Church of God, he was the son of the late Arcie and Icie L. Nunley Hennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three…

Smithville resident Eula Medley Mathis, 97, died March 29 at NHC in Smithville. A retired factory worker and a member of Smithville Church of Christ, she was preceded in death by parents, C.C. and Pearl Medley; brothers, Howard, Alfred, Buster, Robert and Floyd Medley; and sisters, Ruth Moulton and Bula Maggart. She is survived by…

By Charles C. Haynes Unconstitutional Bible classes have been popping up in public schools all over America in recent years ‘ and most of them go unchallenged. But that may be about to change. On March 5, a West Texas School district agreed to stop teaching a Bible elective that critics charge is devotional, not…

By Rob Nunley Warren County’s high school softball team picked up its second district win of the season in dramatic fashion Tuesday, rallying with a four-run seventh to top White County on the road, 4-1. Trailing from the opening inning, when the Warriorettes scored what would prove to be their only run, the Lady Pioneers…

By Dale Stubblefield Warren County’s Matthew Black delivers a winning shot during his match against Drew Baranowski. The WCHS boys tennis team picked up a big District 7-AAA win Tuesday afternoon at the Civic Center courts. The Pioneers defeated Cookeville 4-3 to improve to 2-1 in district action and 4-1 on the year. The Lady…

By Dale Stubblefield Cassie Wanamaker keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to connect for a first-inning single in Boyd’s win Tuesday over David Brainerd Christian. Wanamaker scored the Lady Broncos’ first run later in the inning, and helped her team keep the lead. The Boyd Christian High School Lady Bronco softball team…

Ann Nelson will become the bride of Tony Bishop in an April 12 ceremony to be held at Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth and Sandra Ricketts, and Curtis and Chrissy Crumb of Tullahoma. She is a graduate of Tullahoma High School, and is employed by M-Tek Distribution Center in…

By Duane Sherrill Judge Larry Ross heard a 49-person General Sessions docket Tuesday. Included in court action: ‘ Coronda Graham was given an 11-29 probationary sentence, and was ordered to attend conflict management classes and pay $100 to Families In Crisis for domestic assault. A judicial diversion will be granted upon successful completion of sentence.…

Baby Girl Sarai Munoz was born March 3 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces. She is the daughter of Ana Angel and Damian Munoz of Manchester. The infant is joined by sister, Daisy Munoz. Her grandparents are Arturo Munoz and Frasisca Munoz of Altamont. Baby Boy Jaiden Glenn Cantrell, son of Elizabeth…