The Warren County Pioneers and Lady Pioneers will be on the road Monday night for the first of three doubleheaders this week. Monday night Warren County travels to Murfreesboro to face Blackman. Tuesday night, Warren County is back home against Smyrna. Thursday, Warren County travels to Tullahoma. Monday night’s girls’ game at Blackman tips off… Continue reading WCHS Basketball

The Tennessee Department of Commerce warns buyers that if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.Tennessee’s high ranking for fraud and financial abuse complaints to the Federal Trade Commission has motivated local groups to come together to help prevent scams. Kevin Walters, communications director at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and… Continue reading Beware of Holiday Scams

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night to consider two resolutions and two appointments. The resolutions include a measure to accept the low bid for the roof replacement for the East Main fire hall, and a resolution to accept the low bid for tennis court fencing for the Parks and Recreation… Continue reading McMinnville Board

Unemployment numbers from the state indicate the unemployment rate in October dropped in 26 counties, increased in 33 counties and stayed the same in 36 counties. Warren County’s rate increased by eight tenths of a percentage point from 4.1 percent in September to 4.9 percent in October. A year ago the rate was 3.7 percent.… Continue reading Oct. County Unemployment

Jewell Brown Warren, 92, of McMinnville died Friday. Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 25th at 2pm at Highs Chapel. Harlen Simmons and Carl Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation is Sat. 4pm-8pm and Sun. 12pm until service.

Gene Paul (Monk) Mayfield, 82, of McMinnville died Thursday. Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 25th at 2pm at New Union United Methodist Church. Tim Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at New Union Cemetery. Visitation is Sat. 2pm-8pm and Sun. 12:30-2pm at the church.

Tennessee law enforcement officials have announced their sixth annual I-40 Challenge, which will increase the frequency of patrols and checkpoints on the major highway during the holiday season. The I-40 Challenge will consist of increased patrols from state police/ highway patrol agencies along the I-40 corridor. In Tennessee, I-40 enforcement will increase on the busiest… Continue reading THP I-40 Challenge

Gary Douglas Campbell, 72, of McMinnville died Monday. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 21st at 2pm at Highs Chapel. Burial will follow at Northcutts Cove Cemetery. Visitation is Tues. 5pm-8pm and Wed. 9am until service.

In high school basketball action Tuesday night, Warren County split a doubleheader with Livingston Academy at Charlie Dalton Gym. In the opener, the visiting Lady Wildcats withstood a furious comeback by the Lady Pioneers and held on the win 39-38. In boys’ action, after losing the lead just before halftime, the Pioneers regained the lead… Continue reading WCHS Basketball

Officials at Motlow State Community College recently announced the commencement ceremony for the 2018-19 academic year will be at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on May 5, 2019, at 2 p.m. Increased enrollment at the College has led to an increase in graduates, necessitating the change in location for the ceremony. In… Continue reading Motlow Commencement To Be Held at MTSU