By JAMES CLARK expansion For folks who saw our Business Monthly section published in Wednesday’s edition, you know all about the recent expansion of Southern Manufacturing Group and the $389,000 no-interest loan the company received from USDA Rural Development. Even though I reported on that story for Business Monthly, it’s so rare that a local…

By JAMES CLARK Paula King packs up some of her clothing items as she prepares to leave the MegaMarket. If you never made the trip out to the old Powermatic building to take in McMinnville MegaMarket and its giant flea market, next weekend is your last chance. After one year and two months, the MegaMarket…

By JAMES CLARK From time to time, I’ve talked about food items that are obscenely overpriced at restaurants, such as the $25,000 sundae. Now there’s a new item to add to the list ‘ a burger that sells for $175. If you’re wondering how that burger can be 175 times better than that 99 cent…

By Margaret Hobbs Members of Paula’s Dance Academy represented Warren County well at recent competitions, bringing home several awards. At the Rocky Top Challenge, held at Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville, dancers earned first-place honors in youth pom, youth hip-hop, junior pom and best overall uniform youth hip-hop. Individual awards were presented to Callie Durham,…

Spring sun and the approach of summer remind many of us to get diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer? More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. ‘Changes in the environment and popular…

The purpose of a vacation is to take leisure time away from work to devote to rest and relaxation or pleasure. A vacation is an escape to a certain extent from the reality of everyday life. An outdoor music festival or concert can be very similar in giving you the same kind of benefits that…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Taking care of my 77-year-old mother who still lives in her own house is wearing me to a frazzle. I work full time and have a family of my own and need help. Can you provide some caregiving resources or suggestions to help my mom and me before I…

By Margaret Hobbs The McMinnville Jaycees are presenting the Warren County Bicentennial Celebration Historic Auto Tour on May 31. The unique event features 18 historic places to visit between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jaycee members encourage everyone to pick up an informational pamphlet at either the Civic Center or the Chamber…

By Margaret Hobbs The annual 4-H Awards Banquet was held recently honoring 375 of Warren County’s most outstanding 4-H members. Club sponsors and volunteer leaders were also recognized at the event held at the McMinnville Civic Center. Awards were presented to the most outstanding junior, junior high and senior high 4-H members, along with sponsor…

Doug Davis received more than the usual pats on the back after he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning. ‘I don’t think I remember shedding a tear, but I did give him a big hug,’ Arizona catcher Chris Snyder said. He wasn’t alone. It turned into a group hug in the Diamondbacks’…