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Kathy Ann Rutledge, 67, of McMinnville died Saturday. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 17th at 1pm at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home. Roy Terry will officiate. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation is Thurs. 10am-1pm.

Warren County came away with a split in their doubleheader with Rhea County Tuesday night. In girls’ action, Rhea County defeated the Lady Pioneers 70-57. Tyra Wright led Warren County with 14 points. In boys’ action, the Pioneers held on the defeat the Eagles 52-47. The Pioneers were led by Ethan Smith and C-J Taylor,… Continue reading WCHS Basketball

The TBI is said to be investigating the death of a Warren County Jail inmate, who reportedly hanged himself. Authorities say 33 year old Andrew Michael Hibshman was found dead in his cell by jailers during a morning check Monday. Hibshman had reportedly never given any indication of being suicidal. He had been in jail… Continue reading Inmate Dies

16th District State Senator Janice Bowling has been reappointed as Deputy Speaker, a key leadership role in the Tennessee Senate. The appointment was made by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally on Saturday.The Deputy Speaker is appointed to a two-year term and serves at the pleasure of the Speaker of the Senate. Principle duties of the position… Continue reading Bowling Appointed as Deputy Speaker

Tennessee Gov.-elect Bill Lee has announced his picks to head the state’s transportation, environmental and human resources departments.Lee’s transition team said Tuesday that Clay Bright will head the Department of Transportation, David Salyers will lead the Department of Environment and Conservation and Juan Williams will be in charge of the Department of Human Resources.Bright is… Continue reading Lee Names Commissioners

An earthquake shook an area near Shelbyville Tuesday night.According to the United States Geological Survey the quake hit 13 km east of Shelbyville around 8:30 p.m.It was a 2.8 magnitude. Multiple people reported to the USGS that they felt the quake.Bedford County Emergency Management Agency officials said they also received reports from many residents feeling… Continue reading Earthquake Reported Near Shelbyville

The Warren County Pioneers and Lady Pioneers return to district play Tuesday night when they take on the Rhea County Eagles and Lady Eagles at Rhea County High School. The girls’ game tips off at 5pm cst. The games will be broadcast live on Sportsradio 92.1 The Ticket.

The Warren County Commission’s County Corrections Partnership Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss jail issues and get updates on the State Fire Marshal visit and recommended jail improvements. The meeting will begin at 4:30 at the Warren County Jail.

Warren County School Board member Helen Martin has been chosen as a member at Large Representative with the Tennessee School Board Association. Martin will serve as a liaison between the local school board and the state school board association. The mission of the Tennessee School Boards Association is to assist school boards in effectively governing… Continue reading Martin Chosen as Liaison with TSBA

Gas prices are back on the rise, now that the oil market is regaining strength. Gas prices in Tennessee increased 3 cents in the past four days. Sunday’s state average of $1.99 was just fractions of a cent from returning above $2 per gallon. Pump prices in Tennessee are now rising for the first time… Continue reading Gas Prices