Warren County, TN

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation has led to an indictment and arrest of Paul J. Walker, 38, of Springfield, TN. Paul Walker was indicted on the following charges:. • Incest – Victim less than 12 years of age. • Sodomy...

NASHVILLE —Warren County High School’s Erin Blalock has been named a finalist for the 2021-22 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. She was one of nine finalists statewide announced today by the Tennessee Department of Education. Blalock is a registered nurse who teaches CTE Health Science and coaches the Lady Pioneer volleyball team. She was named Warren County Schools Teacher of the Year in February.

Warren County residents have a chance Friday night to build skills needed to improve the lives of dogs inside rescues and shelters. Crossroads Shelter Aid Founder Ashley Bouldin said she and a dog trainer have teamed up with Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center for the training. Bouldin said all volunteers need is compassion and they will provide the training.

McMINNVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A vigil will be held Thursday in Warren County in memory of Patti Hathcock at the Westwood Church of Christ. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered adult alert for the 19-year-old on Saturday after she was reported last seen on Thursday in Jackson, TN. The alert was issued under the Holly Bobo Act that allows for alerts to be issued for young adults.

As we officially close down the 2020-21 school year, WCSA editor-in-chief Jeffery Simmons wanted to go back and hand out his final awards for the year. Simmons has been picking the defining athletes, teams and moments in high school sports for years, but this will be the first on our new website.

The Hickory Creel Elementary School in McMinnville, Tennessee, is deploying ProColor interactive flat-panel displays, from Boxlight Corp., as part of a four-year plan to replace aging short throw projectors throughout the district's buildings. The goal, according to a press release, is to purchase a panel for every auditorium, cafeteria, classroom,...

Communities will celebrate Memorial Day this weekend with services and celebrations held across the Upper Cumberland. The Warren County Memorial Airport will host the traditional Memorial Day ceremony this Monday at 7 a.m. This year, the service will be spearheaded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Royce Davenport Chapter. The...

With the arrival of warm spring days comes the arrival of the dogwood tree blooms. Dogwoods are trees native to Tennessee, and the flowering dogwood brings beauty to landscapes across the state. Warren County Agricultural Extension Agent Heath Nokes said to keep the trees healthy, watch for things like fungal or insect-type disease.

The Warren County Rope and Technical Rescue Team has been approved to use the McMinnville Water Tower for training. Rope Access Technician Travis Young said members want to practice high elevation maneuvers in the event of a tower rescue. “We try to do rescue plans for the common spots in...

Everything fell into place for District 5-AAA champion Bradley Central Monday evening as they dispensed with District 6 runner-up Warren County in the Region 3-AAA semifinals with ease."We got a …

A community in Tennessee is mourning the death of Gerald Tidwell, a 54-year-old middle school principal who died after collapsing at a baseball game that he was umpiring. Tidwell died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack during a district tournament baseball game at Shelbyville Central High School, according to members of the school district.

Warren County Middle School students and staff spent Monday processing the loss of Principal Gerald Tidwell. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said it was difficult day district wide. “We have a team of grief counselors that work in our district,” Swallows said. “They came to our middle school this morning...

On Friday, May 7th the Warren County track and field team featuring 4 DeKalb County High School athletes competed in the TSSAA Division 2 Large Schools Track and Field Sectional Event. The top 4 individual and relay teams in each event would advance to the state competition which will host the top 4 individuals and relay teams from each of the 4 regions: west, middle, east, and Knox County.

Nashville, Tennessee (WKRN) — The Warren County community mourns the death of a junior high school principal after he died while serving as a referee in a baseball game. Warren County Junior High School reported that principal Gerald Tidwell collapsed during the match and died on Saturday. Our heart is...

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -- The principal for Warren County Middle School apparently suffered a medical emergency while umpiring a baseball game in Shelbyville Central High School, and has died. The Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Bernard Childress, confirmed the tragedy that Gerald Tidwell died Saturday, and released...

EVENSVILLE — The Cookeville High School softball team battled, but lost 8-7 to Warren County from a walk-off error in the District 6-AAA Tournament Tuesday night. …