Category Archives: Local News

The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about a new scam that affects Facebook users.Victims will get a message in Facebook Messenger that looks like it’s from a friend or family member....

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night approved an ordinance that changes the minimum qualifications for candidates for the job of City Administrator. The ordinance formerly called ...

The City of McMinnville is no longer under contract to underwrite the Bluegrass Underground concert series. The City helped underwrite the series for the years it was located at Cumberland Caverns. Ho...

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night to consider four resolutions and one ordinance. Items to consider will include a measure the change the requirements of a candidate ...

Advocates for domestic violence victims are praising a new Tennessee law that seeks to stop an often-used tactic that batterers use after their victims have fled to safety: filing frivolous lawsuits d...

Gas prices in Tennessee declined for the 28th consecutive day on Sunday. However, higher oil prices may soon put the brakes on that downward streak at the pumps. The state average of $2.60 is 5 cents ...

Two committees of the Warren County Commission have scheduled meetings for Tuesday. The Highway and Bridge Committee will meet at 4pm to discuss budget amendments and transfers. That meeting will be h...

Two new laws concerning recreational boating will become effective July 1. It is hoped that they will help increase safety on Tennessee waters.As of July 1, a requirement similar to the “Move Ov...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its “Top 10 Most Wanted” list: 37 year old Joel Ernest Blanton.Blanton is wanted by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Departm...

A Van Buren County Jail escapee who was on the TBI’S Most Wanted list has been captured. 37 year old Joel Ernest Blanton escaped from the Van Buren County Jail at around 1:00 Monday morning. Bla...