Commission passes growth plan, honors baseball team
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County commissioners unanimously passed what was essentially a “lame-duck” 1101 growth plan at their monthly meeting Tuesday night. The plan, which the 1101 Coordinating Committee had voted on and submitted to Morrison and McMinnville for approval, was subsequently voted on and passed by…
Read MoreBillboards aim to attract tourists: Chamber of Commerce responsible for three signs on Interstate 24
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard McMinnville/Warren County Chamber of Commerce representatives are highlighting new billboards placed on I-24 near Manchester, noting the aim is to attract more tourists to Warren County. (Amy Satterwhite photo) Those wondering what Warren County can offer them don’t have to travel all the way to…
Read MoreNew pool named for Gilleys
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Bill and Jean Gilley react upon learning the city’s new outdoor pool will be named in their honor. Alderman Rickey Minton made the announcement Thursday during the official pool dedication and groundbreaking. (Amy Satterwhite photo) McMinnville city officials dedicated the new outdoor city pool to…
Read MoreVIOLENT IMPACT: Accident triggered when driver apparently falls asleep
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard LifeForce crews scurry toward awaiting ambulances to aid victims following a head-on crash on Highway 56 North Wednesday afternoon. Five people were injured when a driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. (Duane Sherrill photo) Five people were injured Wednesday in a head-on crash on…
Read MoreWoman, 34, risks life to pull man from burning car: Mother of five ran toward vehicle while others scurried to escape flames
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GROSS An off-duty corrections officer saved an accident victim’s life when she pulled him from his overturned burning car Wednesday evening following a crash on Highway 70 at Crisp Springs Road which injured four.“I heard him screaming, ‘Don’t let me burn, don’t let me burn’…
Read MoreIncome tax opponents still care about the state
TO THE EDITOR: As the issue of whether or not Tennessee will or will not have a state income tax continues to consume the state legislature, I would just like to make a few observations.First, those who do not favor an income tax are not “toothless rednecks.” While it may be true many of these…
Read MoreAll teachers should learn gun safety
To The Editor: I am writing in response to the May 17 editorial “Gun safety must be constantly stressed.”I totally agree with the title but disagree with the statement we need more gun laws. We don’t. What we need is to enforce the laws we have.No law is going to stop gun crime. All it…
Read MoreHardball: Training kids to commit suicide
By Chris Matthews / Columnist NABLUS, THE WEST BANK — He couldn’t be age 10 yet, but the kid had his career figured. He seemed to be the leader among a group of local pre-teens.His mark of authority was a crude contraption he brandished: a piece of wood carved into the shape of an Israeli-made…
Read MoreSaints and Sinners: Practicing what one preaches
By George Plagenz / Columnist He’s kind of the Edgar Guest of the pulpit, mixing whimsy with homespun wisdom.Now nearing 80, Rev. Robert B. St. Clair is a retired United Methodist clergyman who carries on his ministry today by mail. His monthly newsletter, with a mailing list of about 100, is called the Fireside Chat.…
Read MoreThe Scoop: Dan Gray fortunate to have his own day
By James Clark / Columnist For those who didn’t attend the mid-sized ceremony at the downtown gazebo Tuesday night, you missed a once-in-a-lifetime event.What was expected to be a small gathering for a handful of Main Street organizers overflowed into what will be forever known as Dan Gray Day in McMinnville. It was a joyous…
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