I was trying to think of a fun and exciting weekend getaway for me and Cupcake when the pile of daily faxes was dropped on my desk. Usually I pay about as much attention to these faxes as I do the daily stock report, but this Friday was different.Near the top of the fax pile…

Gloria Harris Bruinsma, Isaac Mitchell Burks, Mary Grace Jones, Elzora Lawson, Abslom Grant Simonds Gloria Harris Bruinsma, 70Fosterville native Gloria Harris Bruinsma, 70, died March 1 at Adams Place in Murfreesboro.A former employee of State Farm, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and V.A. Medical Center and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter…

TO THE EDITOR: Reference your “Editorial – Our Viewpoint” printed Friday, Feb. 22.All I can say is, bravo, bravo, bravo!I think just about everyone has been able to see through the hype and pretense and now realizes the real reason the pool is shutting down. The issue concerning the pool was never a “mission” for…

TO THE EDITOR: What is the Historic Zoning Commission thinking? How do you have a historic district and tear down what makes it historic?Every one of you who voted to tear down the Morford House should be ashamed of yourself. One of the most historic residential homes in McMinnville and they vote to tear it…

TO THE EDITOR: I would like to address the pool situation. I am tired of hearing about this situation as I am sure a lot of other people are too. There is no reason the old pool can’t be repaired, at least until the economy is better. Do not punish the kids of this city…

By Bernard Smith / Columnist The stock market is down, plants are closing, and many people are out of work.In short, our economy is taking a nose dive.Even NASCAR and the people that compete in the three upper divisions are taking it on the chin.Daytona International Speedway’s race was supposed to have been sponsored by…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Basketball fans will have a chance to help a good cause, as well as an opportunity to see the skills — or lack thereof — of several local professionals next week.Local doctors, lawyers and educators will take to the hardwood as the main event of…

Story and photo by DALE STUBBLEFIELD Jonathan Hutton, right, and the Front Row Brothers lead Warren County’s student section in a rowdy cheer at MTSU Tuesday night. School spirit is alive at the Warren County Senior High School these days, thanks to the Front Row Brothers. In fact, it could be argued one would have…

By STEVE WARNER / News Editor for the Southern Standard Applebee’s extended its community support Saturday morning as the fully staffed restaurant aided The Rotary Club of McMinnville in its fund-raising operations by providing a place, and the contents, for a pancake breakfast.“We had a very strong turnout,” said Rotary director of international operations Leslie…

By STEVE WARNER / News Editor for the Southern Standard The call came Thursday afternoon.Two elderly people were trapped in their car with serious injuries – possibly broken legs – after an accident involving a school bus on Highway 8 left them needing extrication before ambulance crews could get them out and on to the…