Our Viewpoint Congratulations to the graduating class of 2002, whose members will walk across the stage in grand fashion tonight.Seniors, you have reached one of your first major milestones. From this point forward, you must begin the process of shaping your futures and determining what to make of your life after high school.Some of you…

Kimberly Warden, a student at Hickory Creek recently participated in “My Home is Tennessee,” an art exhibit featuring works by elementary school students residing in Tennessee’s rural counties. Warden is the daughter of Rob and Angel Warden.Students from across the state were requested to create a piece of art depicting life in their town, neighborhood,…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Chris Keathley’s first art exhibit is on display at The Station Pure Art. The exhibit features local historical scenes and portraits of historical figures. (Amy Satterwhite photos) They say familiarity breeds contempt, but nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to local…

Warren County Saddle Club held its first horse show for the 2002 season, with many horses and riders gathering at the club arena.Winners include:Conformation halter, quarter horses: Clark Ware- Bo, first; Suzi Ware- Apache, second;Conformation halter saddle horse, spotted or solid: Joshua Morrison- Lucky, first; Lucy Eastman- Brandywine, second;Western pleasure, youth riders: Randie Perkey- Ben,…

By Dandy Dave Last week, a young fan of pro wrestling asked me, “how do wrestlers get beat up, and still come back the next show?”Most of us know that pro wrestling is a mixture of illusion and reality, but a whole lot of slamming and jamming goes on during a match.The wrestlers are put…

Three teams sit knotted atop the standings in the Gold and Silver Bowling League after Tuesday’s action.Crouch Motors, Dr Pepper Bottling Company and Security Federal are tied for the lead, with seven points each.Garden City Bowl is in fourth with six points, followed by Holder Realty and Cumberland Lumber Company with five and four, respectively.In…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist NUNLEY Every day, thousands of sports stories move across the national and international wires.Everything from major league baseball and other pro sports news, all the way down to Division III college transactions are sent electronically around the world, allowing anyone with a sliver of interest to learn all there is…

The deadline to enter the annual Security Federal tennis tournament is fast approaching, as no entries for the event will be accepted after 8 p.m. on Monday.The tourney will be held at the McMinnville Civic Center June 6-9, with awards given to winners and finalists in each division. Also, a drawing will be held for…

Linsey Cornelius (4), of McMinnville Workholding, slips while fielding the ball, but is able to flip the ball to second baseman David Austin in time to retire Randy’s Raceway baserunner Nicole Hutchins. (Rob Nunley photo) In Wednesday night’s action in the Summer Co-ed Softball League, Randy’s Raceway opened up the night’s play with a 14-7…

Woodcarver’s Spencer Pryor connects for a triple during his team’s game against Rubley’s Nursery last Friday night. Pryor finished a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate to help his team to a 15-5 win. (Rob Nunley photo) Results from Tuesday, May 21, in boys training league baseball action saw NHC defeat Union Planters 17-13. For NHC,…