There are rumors the Tennessee Central Ry Museum excursion train heading to Lebanon’s Civil War camp and reenactment June 8 will be robbed by desperadoes trying to evade Union forces.At Lebanon, passengers will go on shuttle buses to the Civil War battle reenactment site, experience 1860s living history, shop the Relics Show, enjoy live period…

Two-time Grammy winner Kathy Mattea will share the stage with actresses Amy J. Carle and Michele Shay when the tour of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, the celebrated and provocative play that has become a phenomenon worldwide, plays at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. Performance dates are May 21 through 26.In the Off-Broadway…

Cody Grissom struck out six batters to get the win for Sun drop in their recent 11-1 win over Rotary Club.Ben Dunn had two hits in the winning effort, while Jake Dudley, Drew Green, Dexter Hillis and Grissom all came through with a hit.—Charter Communications 11,Sun drop 5Brooks Palmer was credited with the win, and…

Mark Tidenburg belted a three-run homer to help lift Morton’s to a 7-2 win over Woodcarver. Jonathan Holland and Clay Parker had a hit each for Morton’s, as Josh Moore took the win on the mound.Dylan Keith and Darrid Wells came through with a hit apiece for Woodcarver. Alex Mullican took the loss.—Moore Properties 5,Outdoor…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columist The wonderful days of summer are just about here, and soon we will be complaining of how hot it is, wishing cool weather would hurry up and get here and complaining how we “sure need some rain.”But for those of us that truly enjoy the summer heat, it is a…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Glenn Rogers lines a shot to right field during the Pioneers’ first meeting with Cookeville this season. A pair of Warren County High School baseball players will spend part of their summers competing against some of the nation’s best players.Junior outfielder Glenn Rogers and sophomore…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard OWENS Five members of the Pioneer baseball squad earned recognition from their foes in District 7-AAA this season, bringing home All-District honors.Senior catcher Daniel Owens and senior pitcher Ryan Vincion both earned spots on the All-District team, while senior Jake Mitchell and juniors Glenn Rogers…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Tina Vucic returns a serve during the Region 4-AAA championship match against Tullahoma’s Diane Bratcher. TULLAHOMA — Tina Vucic may be a long way from home, but she’s getting closer and closer to a state title.Vucic, a senior with the Lady Pioneer tennis…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Six people were sentenced Friday by special Judge James Weatherford in circuit court.Included in court action:• John Marsh was ordered to serve 180 days of a five-year sentence and pay $2,500 plus court costs for manufacture of meth.• Robin Holt was instructed to serve 60…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Hundreds of people will be falling from the sky this weekend as Marvin’s Boogie drops in on Warren County, bringing with it skydivers from across the country.The skydiving event, which is the largest in the Southeastern United States, is expecting about 200 licensed skydivers to…