A McMinnville woman has been arrested for breaking into a residence in DeKalb County and stealing almost $28,000 worth of items, including a vehicle. 25 year old Cheyenne Rigsby faces charges of theft of property, vandalism, forgery and aggravated burglary. Her bond was set at $60,000. DeKalb County authorities say Rigsby broke into a house… Continue reading Local Woman Arrested for Theft in DeKalb County

Levin Keith Billings, 71, of the Blues Hill community died Saturday. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 2pm at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Wheeler and Reed Wilbanks will officiate. Burial will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Visitation is Mon. 1pm-8pm and Tues. 10am until service.

Lorene McCormick Newby, 91, of Centertown died Saturday. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 11am at McMinnville Funeral Home. Larry Neal will officiate. Burial will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Visitation is Mon. 4pm-8pm and Tues. 8am until service.

Middle Tennessee State University’s Business and Economic Research Center says foreign companies have again invested more than $1.5 billion in Tennessee.A report from the center says the 2018 figure is the fourth time in five years foreign investment has reached that mark or better.The report also says the companies created more than 3,000 new jobs.Volkswagen’s… Continue reading Foreign Companies Investing in Tennessee

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee won’t be visiting the damage caused throughout the state by recent storm activity over the weekend, but instead plans on remaining in close communication with emergency officials to monitor the situation.Lee’s spokeswoman Laine Arnold said the governor planned to meet with cabinet members Monday to review ongoing issues connected to the… Continue reading Gov. Lee Won’t Tour Flood Damaged Areas

The Warren County School Board will meet Tuesday night at the Central Office.The board will receive the Director of Schools’ operations report, which will include the 2019-20 school calendar. The board will also receive reports from committees. The board meeting will follow the committee meeting, which begins at 5pm.

Gas prices in Tennessee increased the past 13 consecutive days for an average total of 15 cents per gallon. Tennessee drivers are now paying an average price of $2.19 per gallon for regular unleaded. It’s the highest daily average price so far this year. Sunday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago,… Continue reading Gas Prices

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night to consider one resolution and two requests for the city’s cooperation in upcoming events downtown. The resolution is to accept the low bid for tennis court surfacing. Leadership McMinnville will request permission to hold the 25th Annual Autumn Street Fair downtown on October 4th.… Continue reading McMinnville Board

It was a busy Saturday for Warren County deputies, city officers and rescue personnel as rising water created many issues.A State of Emergency was declared in Tennessee after widespread flooding and severe weather occurred over the last several days.The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency activated the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan at Level 3 out of 5.Governor… Continue reading Flooding Causes Major Issues

Warren County law enforcement, firemen and rescue personnel spent much of Saturday trying to keep people safe as rising water forced the closure of many roads and the attempted evacuation of some residents from their homes. Early Saturday morning, rescue personnel were called to the Hills Creek Road area of Irving College when water began… Continue reading Floods Plague Warren County