WCPI radio show to tackle county enforcement issues like eyesores
Community issues ranging from topless bars to junkyards have been the subject of county regulations here for more than 20 years. But until very recently, Warren County’s controls on adult-oriented establishments and roadside eyesores could be easily ignored as they lacked any enforcement mechanism. All that will be changing soon as the Warren County Commission’s…
Read MoreMan arrested 46 years after escaping prison
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ‘ Police say an East Tennessee man who escaped from prison more than 46 years ago has been arrested, marking the latest apprehension in a state program to round up escapees. Authorities say 73-year-old Leroy Albert Morgan was apprehended in Mosheim as part of the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Operation Clean Sweep.…
Read MoreSister charged with driving brother’s getaway car
By Duane Sherrill The sister of an accused bank robber has been charged with aiding in the heist of Citizens Tri-County Bank, a robbery allegedly carried out by her brother last year. The suspect, Angela Emler, was given a May 28 plea or trial date during her arraignment before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley in…
Read MoreSliding his way to the top-Wilson’s talent takes him to Vienna
By Charles W. Johnson JEREMY WILSON Christmas in Vienna is magical. Just ask local musician Jeremy Wilson, the son of Ron and Renee Wilson, who says it’s been one of the highlights of a whirlwind year for him and his wife, Kristi, the daughter of Sherrye Brown of Morrison. It was a whirlwind that started…
Read MoreDrive-thru to depict crucifixion of Christ
By Lisa Hobbs On the heels of a successful live nativity scene, Friendship The Baptist Church still has His work to do. After depicting the birth of Jesus Christ in December, the journey is not over. This Friday and Saturday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night, church members will be presenting ‘The Passion of Christ.’…
Read MoreCentral banks to pump $200B into financial markets
NEW YORK (AP) ‘ Wall Street rebounded sharply Tuesday after the Federal Reserve and other central banks said they will pump $200 billion into the financial markets to help ease the strain from the credit crisis. The Dow Jones industrials surged nearly 230 points. The program is part of a worldwide effort to help struggling…
Read MoreIndoor tennis league champions crowned
By Dale Stubblefield The winter tennis league crowned its singles champion as David Dunlap defeated David Machler 6-3, 6-4 to take the title. Dunlap finished with a 9-0 record, while Machler had a 8-1 record. In other action Maechler defeated Bob Gray 5-7, 6-4, 10-4. Michael Grissom defeated Matthew Harmon 6-2, 9-2. Bob Gray won…
Read MoreBowman belts one out, but Lady Pioneers fall short
By Dale Stubblefield The WCHS Lady Pioneer softball team opened its 2008 season on the road on Monday against the Lady Rebels of Franklin County in non-district action. Brooke Bowman got the Lady Pioneers off to a good start with a home run in the top of the second inning, but a couple of errors…
Read MoreParker proof women’s game is on the rise
By Dale Stubblefield I’m not sure women’s college basketball will ever reach the same level of excitement as the men’s game provides, but it sure comes close. If you were to ask any who’s a faithful follower of the Lady Volunteer basketball team, they might disagree; in fact they might say it’s better. And it…
Read MoreWCMS powers past White Co.
By Rob Nunley Gabi Keith delivers a second-inning pitch Monday at Sam Martin Field. Keith struck out two batters and allowed just two hits through four innings of work. Warren County Middle School’s softball team won its opening game of the 2008 season with what would make a pretty fair poker hand: A pair of…
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