By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.
Bowker, Christian to wed in June
Bowker Christian eng..png
Photo provided Betsy Alexandra Bowker will wed William Lou Christian June 2 in a ceremony planned to take place at Carnton Plantation in Franklin.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bowker of Burns are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Betsy Alexandra Bowker, to William Lou Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Christian of Rock Island. He is the grandson of George and Billie Dean Christian.

Miss Bowker graduated from Dickson County High School in 2010, and is a graduate of Cumberland University BSN. She is employed as a registered nurse in Nashville.

Here fiancé is a 2010 graduate of Warren County High School and from Cumberland University BSN. He is also a registered nurse in Nashville.
The couple will wed on June 2 at Carnton Plantation in Franklin.

Christmas spirit on parade
MORRISON CHEER.jpg
Rob Nunley photo The Morrison Elementary Cheerleaders won both the school sponsored division and the people's choice award at Saturday's McMinnville Christmas Parade.

The McMinnville Christmas Parade was held Saturday, featuring 107 entries and lasting approximately one hour. Winning in the business category were Ben Lomand Connect, first place; Prater's BBQ, second. 

Church/civic group/community organization/large non-profit winners were Warren County Sheriff's Office, first; The Vine Baptist Church, second; and Smartt Assembly of God, third. 

School sponsored winners were Morrison Cheerleaders, first place and people's choice award winners; Motlow State Community College, second; and F.C. Boyd Christian School, third.

Small club/non-profit winners were Girl Scout Troop 839, first; Ride N Drive Club, second; and McMinnville Saddle Club, third.

Horse rider club/mule or horse and hitch winners were Saddle Club, first; and Bruce Bush, second.

Antique car winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Ryan J. Moore, second; and Frank Bond, third.

Most Unusual Vehicle winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Donald Schott, second; and Tom Davis for Congress, third.

Winning the best band category was the Warren County High School Marching Band.