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Local contractor Broom dies at 57
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Updated: Feb 19, 2014, 1:59 AM
Published: Feb 19, 2014, 2:00 AM

Prominent local contractor Jimmy Broom died Tuesday morning at his home of an apparent heart attack, according to his longtime girlfriend Rhonda Gibbs. He was 57.
The owner of Broom Construction, he remained active with the company and still worked every day. He was known for his outgoing personality and ability to light up a room. He enjoyed horses, four-wheeling and lake trips, among his hobbies.
“He was as good as they come,” said friend Junior Medley. “He’d let you borrow anything he had, or help you in any way he could.”
Mr. Broom began feeling ill last week and had two stents put in after a mild heart attack, according to Gibbs. He seemed to be feeling better after a good day on Monday before suffering what is believed to be a massive heart attack Tuesday morning just after 8 a.m.
Mr. Broom was an organ donor which explains the slight delay in funeral arrangements. Gibbs said Broom will be at McMinnville Funeral Home and she expects to make arrangements Wednesday morning.
Local talent heads to Park
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Nikki Childers
Published: Apr 7, 2025, 2:08 AM

The next installment of The Park Theater’s Local Connection Concert Series is set to take center stage this Saturday, April 5 with Tito Gomez.

The Local Connection Concert Series put on The Park Theater focuses on talent sourced from the community. Gomez began his music career 14 years ago with a local band and has since released his solo album, “Lo Que Habia Soñado,” in 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, California but is well-known in the Warren County community as Victor Gomez.

Saturday night’s show will entail the singer-songwriter’s regional Mexican music, such as “El Oscar” or “Soy Edgar,” which is Gomez’s most popular song on Spotify.

The show begins at 7 p.m. and is expected to last approximately two hours. General admission is $15 and tickets can be purchased on Park Theater’s website, mcminnvilleparktheater.com, by phone at (931) 506-2787 or at its box office during normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. If available, a limited number of tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, while supplies last.