City of McMinnville standing committees will meet next Wednesday to discuss and review applications for the City Administrator position. The standing committees include Finance, Building and Grounds, Safety, Streets and Sanitation, Parks and Recreation and Water and Sewer committees. Officials are expected to review the applications and select applications for phone interviews. The meeting will… Continue reading City Committees to Review Administrator Applications

A Tennessee state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would catch people who speed around stopped school buses.State Representative Jason Hodges has sponsored a bill that would put cameras on the outside of buses and would record drivers who pass them when bus stop signs are deployed.Video would then be given to law enforcement. Each… Continue reading Lawmaker Wants to Crack Down on Passing School Buses

We may be midway through the month of February, but flu season is still in its peak. According to a new report from the CDC, flu activity is down nationally, but we are seeing an uptick in Tennessee.26 states, including Tennessee, are experiencing high flu activity. Despite a milder season this year, the CDC says… Continue reading Flu On The Rise in Tennessee

The full Warren County Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider one resolution and budget amendments. The resolution is to update the rules and regulations for the Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Tuesday night’s meeting will begin at 6:30pm at the Administrative Building.

Gas prices in Tennessee rose 5 cents last week, and drivers should see additional increases this week. Crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices have surged to their highest levels since November. The large gains could soon drag the Tennessee state average up another 10 cents. Tennessee gas prices are already at their highest levels, so… Continue reading Gas Prices

A trooper accidentally shot himself, according to a spokesman with Tennessee Highway Patrol.The trooper, who has not been identified, was reportedly handling his weapon when there was an "accidental discharge." The trooper was off-duty when this happened and is receiving medical care, said Lieutenant Bill Miller. The injury is not life-threatening. The incident is still… Continue reading THP: Trooper Accidentally Shot Himself

Authorities are urging residents to take precaution with several cases of scammers posing as the IRS.They say it usually starts with a phone call from the scammer asking you to provide your tax filing information. It may even end in threats to involve local law enforcement if you don’t comply.While many are busy this tax… Continue reading IRS Scam

Darrell Stephen Dotson, 67, of McMinnville died Feb. 6th. A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 16th at 2:30pm at Highs Chapel. Darrell Williams will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Webb Cemetery. Visitation is Sat. 12 noon until service.

Barbara June Cooper, 62, of Brentwood, Tn. died Monday. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 15th at 2pm at Highs Chapel. Jeff Kesley will officiate. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory. Visitation is Thurs. 10am-8pm and Fri. 8am until service.

Brock Hill has been removed as the deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation following an investigation. A TDEC spokesperson confirmed Hill was removed last week after an investigation into complaints of workplace misconduct.The details of the complaints and subsequent investigation are unclear at this time. TDEC Commissioner David Salyers sent notice… Continue reading TDEC Deputy Commissoner Removed