By Charles W. Johnson LEFT: BURNS – CENTER: A. PEDIGO – RIGHT: S. PEDIGO The Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, located at 231 Mullican Street here in McMinnville, will be holding a special event Sunday, May 25 beginning with the morning service at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, in recognition of the church’s selection…

By Lisa Hobbs McMinnville’s Web site, www.mcminnvilletenn.com, will get a free video boost from a Community Video Showcase program. The video will spotlight McMinnville and offer local business owners the chance to advertise. City officials agreed to allow CGI Communications to make a Streaming Video Tour Book of McMinnville and place it on the Web…

A man who stole his own brother’s identity and took out two loans in his name will serve 120 days behind bars. The defendant, Mark Cope, 26, was ordered by Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley to serve 120 days of a three-year sentence, pay $250 plus court costs, and make restitution for the two loans…

By Lisa Hobbs It was another busy year for members of the McMinnville Youthact Club at Warren County Middle School. Not only was the community service group involved in several projects, members were asked to perform for Rotary International’s president. During the Rotary multi-district conference held in Nashville, members of the club were asked to…

BY J. Dale Beaty One last time before its time to send in the cost share grant applications. Thursday night, May 22, at 6 p.m. This is the last chance to get your Beef Quality Assurance certification. Give me a call here at the Extension office if you have questions. ” HAY TIME IS ON…

‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall, May 30-31, for three performances. The first collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be performed on the professional stage, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is one…

The United States is nearing the start of a tremendous demographic shift. Beginning in 2011, the first of 78 million baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) will start transitioning into retirement, kicking off an expansion in the number of elderly people that will continue for decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one…

BY Kathy Mitchel & Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have two wonderful children in their early 30s. They live in other cities, but occasionally visit us with their respective companions. We have no problem with our son’s girlfriend or our daughter’s boyfriend spending the night. These are serious adult relationships. The problem…

Young maidens presenting the traditional Maypole dance during May Day activities herald in the spring season. The 20th annual May Day Celebration at the historic Black House was held Saturday, an event sponsored by the Eagle Fund, Inc. The fun and educational day is presented as a fundraiser to help maintain the home as a…

The Ol’Timers softball classic will be held May 24 at the Newtown softball field. ISA rules will apply with both teams having to agree on stealing prior to game time. ISA-stamped, .375 core balls only will be used. The 0-6 home run limit will be declared at the plate. The first eight teams will be…