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To pay tribute to Bonnaroo, the best music festival in the world, here are some quotes on music: ‘Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.’‘ Laurie Anderson There’s no bad day that can’t be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet.’‘ Chuck Sigars ‘If a composer could say what he had to say in…

By JAMES CLARK I had a flashback to 2002 on Monday when Goody’s made the announcement it would be closing 69 of its stores, but it didn’t indicate which ones. It made me think back to when Kmart announced it would close a number of its stores as part of its bankruptcy reorganization, but it…

By JAMES CLARK Warren County Tack & Feed has everything you need when it comes to feeding your farm animals. Now the business has moved to a brand new location on Sparta Highway.Owner David Hill moved his popular business about a quarter-mile down the road and into a new building which has just been constructed.‘The…

By JAMES CLARK When I was at Bonnaroo Wednesday afternoon, Coffee County Mayor David Pennington and Manchester Mayor Betty Superstein had glowing comments about one of the biggest music festivals in the world.Of course they’re happy about Bonnaroo. It has showered their community with riches, a fair tradeoff for having a whole bunch of people…

By JAMES CLARK Nissan is revving up production of the Altima, which is the company’s flagship vehicle. Nissan announced on Monday that it is eliminating one truck and one SUV manufacturing shift at its Canton, Miss., plant and revving up production on its hot-selling Altima.While that might not seem like such great news at first…

By JAMES CLARK I have only positive things to say about the county’s idea of getting together ideas for a time capsule to be opened in the year 2108.In fact, they say imitation is the ultimate form of flattery so county officials should be well pleased that I’m toying with the idea of creating my…

Do you want to check out a sphygmomanometer? Feel like treating some patients? Want to get up close and personal with a skeleton? Children and families can do all that and more with Creative Discovery Museum’s Corner Clinic.Corner Clinic is the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, where children can learn about all the fascinating things they…

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been friends with “Archie and Betty” for 20 years. Betty is my true tell-everything, do-everything, knows-everything best friend, and our husbands are also “best buds.” As in many friendships, one side tends to go the extra mile. My husband and I have…

By Lisa Hobbs The Virginia Reel is one of the oldest dances enjoyed in the New World by colonists. Among the many steps done by sets of five or six couples, one couple join hands high in the air and the others go through the arch. A taste of the Old South greeted those who…

LONDON (AP) ‘ Kevin Spacey already has two Academy Awards and heads London’s Old Vic theater. Now he can add a new title ‘ Oxford University professor.The Hollywood star has been named Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theater at Oxford’s St. Catherine’s College, officials there announced Friday.Spacey will succeed Shakespearean actor and “Star Trek:…