Gov.-elect Bill Lee has announced that his inaugural worship service is moving locations to meet increased demand.Lee’s transition team said Wednesday Lee’s worship service will now be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. It was previously scheduled to be at the Ryman Auditorium.Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Nicole C. Mullen, Matthew West… Continue reading Inaugural Service Moved

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

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

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

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

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

Norman Lloyd Elrod, 77, of McMinnville died Jan. 8th. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 2pm at Mt. View Cemetery. Tony Lawrence will officiate.

Edgar Howell Greene, 87, of McMinnville died Saturday. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 11am at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home. Delbert Layne will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation is Mon. 4pm-9pm and Tues. 8am-11am.

Tennessee is the latest state to issue February’s food stamp benefits early due to the partial government shutdown.The state’s Department of Human Services says those eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will receive February benefits on or before Jan. 20. The benefits are usually distributed at the first of… Continue reading Tennessee Issuing Food Stamps Early

A joint investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, McMinnville Police and the District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a McMinnville man on a murder charge. Agents with the TBI were called in late Friday night to investigate a shooting that claimed the life of 33 year old Darius Michael "Reese"… Continue reading Arrest Made in Murder Investigation