Tennessee residents who would like to grow industrial hemp have just a couple more days to apply for a license.The state Department of Agriculture says the deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 15.Tools to assist producers with planning markets, finances and production methods are available online , along with program reports from… Continue reading State Taking Applications for Industrial Hemp Licenses
Ina Jeanette Griffith
Ina Jeanette Griffith, 83, of McMinnville died Saturday. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 2pm at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Visitation is Mon. 4pm-8pm and Tues. 10am until service.
WCHS Basketball
The District 6AAA High School Basketball Tournament gets underway Tuesday night at Stone Memorial High School in Crossville. Opening round action will have the Warren County Lady Pioneers taking on Rhea County at 6pm. The second game will have the same two schools squaring off in boys action at 7:30. The winners Tuesday night will… Continue reading WCHS Basketball
Bill Would Charge Women Who Abuse Narcotics During Pregnancy
Pregnant women whose babies are born addicted to drugs could face charges if a bill filed by two Tennessee lawmakers is passed.Under the bill, women who used narcotics during their pregnancy could face prosecution if their baby is harmed or born with an addiction.A similar law went into effect in 2014 but at the time,… Continue reading Bill Would Charge Women Who Abuse Narcotics During Pregnancy
Health and Welfare
The Warren County Commission’s Health and Welfare Committee will meet Tuesday night to review reports from Animal Control and Adoption and the Sanitation and Health Departments and to review departmental rules and regulation updates. The meeting will begin at 6:30 at the Administrative Building.
Gas Prices
Gas prices in Tennessee are inching lower again, after rising 2 cents last week. Drivers are currently paying an average price of $2.04 per gallon at the pump. Tennessee ranks 11th for lowest gas prices among all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Gas prices are currently 7 cents higher than the lowest price… Continue reading Gas Prices
NHC Visitor Restrictions Extended
Due to the prevalence of the influenza virus in the community, NHC Healthcare in McMinnville is extending its visitor restrictions through Friday, the 15th. NHC is asking that the community refrain from visiting NHC until that time. This is for the protection of patients, partners, family members and volunteers at the center. Anyone with questions… Continue reading NHC Visitor Restrictions Extended
McMinnville Board
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night in regular session at City Hall. The board will consider five resolutions, including a measure to apply for Community Development Block Grants funds. The board will also consider a resolution to annex 5.4 acres of property at 4011 Manchester Highway and adopt a plan… Continue reading McMinnville Board
Lawmakers Want Slow-poke Law Amended
Two Tennessee lawmakers want to amend the state’s "slow poke" law.The law helps restrict slow drivers from driving in the far-left lane on three-lane highways.Rep. John Mark Windle of Livingston, and Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta, want to amend the law by expanding it to include two or more lanes.A number of states have already… Continue reading Lawmakers Want Slow-poke Law Amended
Committee Meetings
Two committees of the Warren County Commission have scheduled meetings for Monday night. The Safety Committee will meet at 5:30 to receive an update from Warren County EMS-Rescue, and to review options regarding dash cameras for ambulances. The Financial Management Committee will meet at 6:30 to receive the Finance Director’s report and to discuss budget… Continue reading Committee Meetings