Area News

By Dale Stubblefield On Monday Rob received a e-mail from one of our associates at another newspaper here in the mid-state area, asking if he or I had to pay to get in at a certain district tournament going on last week. Of course, the answer to the question was no. Apparently this sports reporter…

By Dale Stubblefield In the second round of the District 9-A tournament Saturday at Forrest, the Lady Broncos committed six errors against Cascade, which helped the Lady Champions to a 12-2 win over Boyd Christian. Cassie Wanamaker took the loss for the Lady Broncos, giving up seven hits and five walks while fanning six. Lauren…

By Dale Stubblefield Local car dealership Edd Rogers Automotive of McMinnville is teaming up with the McMinnville Little League this season to help aid the McMinnville Little League programs. In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork, which is taught through youth sports, Edd Rogers Automotive McMinnville has developed a partnership with the local the…

By tommy bryan LEBANON ‘ District 7-AAA Most Valuable Player Tony Garibaldi erupted for three second-half goals Monday to lift Warren County to a 4-1 victory over Lebanon in the first round of the district tournament at Lebanon’s Airport Soccer Complex. The Pioneers improved to 8-6-3 on the season and advanced to a second-round game…

By Rob Nunley MURFREESBORO ‘ Another strong start by Siegel was too much for the Pioneers to overcome Monday night. After getting to WCHS pitching for 13 first-inning runs in the opening round of the District 7-AAA tournament, the Stars batted around again in Monday’s losers’ bracket championship game, this time posting five runs which…

Morrison Elementary principal Donna Vandygriff announces the school’s honor rolls for the fifth six weeks: FIRST HONOR ROLL Third Grade ‘ Kyle Grandey, McKay Harrell, Hannah Griffin, Bridget Johnson, Savannah Kelley, Hassie King, Jon Mondragon, Brooke Murphy, Cheyenne Newby, Jasmine Watson, Brian Beedle, Justin Holt, Magali Pantoja, Caitlyn Whitworth Fourth Grade ‘ Holden Baker, Lauren…

Airrah Shai Matheney of Morrison and Michael Andrew Simpson will wed June 7 in an outdoor ceremony taking place at the Bridgestone Union Hall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Chuck and Kelli Matheney, and Brent and Sandra DeLong of Morrison. Her grandparents are Myrna Pearsall and Betty Fults. Mr. Simpson is the son of…

By Duane Sherrill A 58-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court. Included in traffic court action: ‘ Alejandro Diaz was ordered to serve 45 days of an 11-29 sentence, pay $600 plus costs and lose his license for one year for second-offense DUI. ‘ Alberto Acuna was directed to…

Lucky-Northside FCE met on April 24 at Midway CIC Center with president Sandra Griffith conducting the meeting. She welcomed guests Jean Cantrell and Wanda Drake. A prayer was led by devotional leader Ila Vae Boren. Roll call was answered with ‘A sport or other activity I enjoy is. . . ‘ with six members present.…

Baby Boy Evan Riley Tittsworth, son of Jeff and Tina Tittsworth, was born March 21 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches in length. His is joined by brother, Cooper. Grandparents include Harry and Eddena Hale, and Julius and Elaine Tittsworth. Great-grandparents include Jewell and the…