Ruby Emerald Wolford, 86, of McMinnville died Thursday. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 3rd at 12 noon at Highs Chapel. Michael Harris will officiate. Burial will follow at Bolden Green Cemetery. Visitation is Wed. 4pm-8pm and Thurs. 10am until service.
Harlin Bobby "H.B." Ross
Harlin Bobby "HB" Ross, 83, of McMinnville died Thursday. A memorial service will be Thursday, Jan. 3rd at 7pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mike Meadows will officiate.
Cannon County Crash Kills One
A Warren County man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle head-on crash in Cannon County. It happened on Highway 146. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 35 year old Freddie Eldridge of McMinnville was driving southbound on Highway 146 in a 2013 Honda Civic when he rounded a curve and his vehicle entered the northbound… Continue reading Cannon County Crash Kills One
Shutdown Affecting Tennessee National Parks
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ran out of temporary funding Tuesday night. The Great Smoky Mountains Association had donated $51,000 to help pay 15 rangers so they could staff visitors centers, take care of restroom cleaning and haul away trash at the park for the last 11 days. The Visitors Center is closed and… Continue reading Shutdown Affecting Tennessee National Parks
Lawmaker Says Tennessee Facing Suicide Crisis
As 2019 begins, a new Tennessee law will create a statewide program to identify causes of suicides and work to prevent suicide deaths. But legislative action has already begun to continue to raise awareness of the growing problem for the upcoming session. Representative Rick Staples has filed a resolution recognizing teen suicide as a "crisis"… Continue reading Lawmaker Says Tennessee Facing Suicide Crisis
Social Security Scam Working Again
A Social Security scam is again making its way around the area. Scammers pretend to be from the Social Security Administration and try to get your Social Security number or your money. In 2018 more than 35,000 people reported the scam, and they say they’ve lost $10 million.Scammers are saying your Social Security number has… Continue reading Social Security Scam Working Again
Budget and Finance
The Warren County Commission’s Budget and Finance Committee will meet Thursday night to review the budget process for fiscal year 2019-20 and to discuss budget amendments and transfers. The meeting will begin at 6:30 at the Administrative Building.
WCHS Basketball
The Warren County Pioneers and Lady Pioneers return to basketball action Thursday night when they host Coffee County at Charlie Dalton Gym. The girls’ game tips off at 6pm. The games will be broadcast live on 92.1 THE TICKET.
Clara Argo Roller
Clara Argo Roller, 92, of McMinnville died Sunday. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Jan. 2nd at 3pm at Webb Cemetery at Bluff Springs. Tony Lawrence will officiate. Visitation is Wed. 9am-2:30pm at Highs.
Albert Western Neal
Albert Western Neal, 93, of McMinnville died Monday. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Jan. 2nd at 2pm at Mt. View Cemetery. Nathan Jones and Wendell Judkins will officiate.