Our Viewpoint The recent decision by McMinnville city officials to deny a $18,000 request to help restore the downtown statue Hebe is a wise move.While restoring Hebe is a worthwhile cause, funding that restoration through taxpayer dollars is not the best option at this point. Let’s not forget the non-stop cries we keep hearing around…

Grange Hall Church of Christ, located on Grange Hall Road just off Crisp Springs Road, has scheduled a gospel meeting June 16 through 21.Artie Collins of Hohenwald will be speaking at 9 and 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Bible classes are planned for 9 a.m. Sunday with a fellowship meal taking place…

Greggory Campbell, 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. He is the son of Josh and Angie Campbell.Students from across the state were requested to create a piece of art depicting life in their town, neighborhood,…

A total of 30 contestants will be vying for the title of Warren County 4-H Dairy Princess during the 15th annual competition taking place June 15 at Three Star Mall’s center stage. The pageant, beginning at 6:30 p.m., is a feature of June Dairy Day.Mary Beth Gribble is serving as June Dairy Month chairperson with…

The first June Dairy Day Baby Show, planned in conjunction with Warren County 4-H Clubs, is being announced by June Dairy Month chairperson Mary Beth Gribble . A patriotic theme will be emphasized in the babies’ attire.The event, a June Dairy Day activity, will be featured June 15 at Three Star Mall’s center stage. Baby…

Hoover and Son avoided suffering their second loss of the season last week, as they scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth and an insurance run in the fifth to take a 9-6 win over Union Planters.Ahead 5-3 through three innings, Hoover and Son saw their lead disappear as Union Planters put up…

In first-round action Saturday in the Senior League Baseball tournament at the Dottie West field, Moore Properties advanced in the winners’ bracket with a 14-4 win over Woodcarver.Kyle Mullican took the win for Moore Properties. P. L. Prater led the way with four hits, Mullican followed with three. Dylan Keith, Darrid Wells, Alex Mullican and…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist STUBBLEFIELD I spend many hours at the ball parks each week, watching all the kids play ball and listening to some parents tell me how much they appreciate the coverage the kids get in the paper — on the other hand, I also spend a lot of time listening to…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Sundrop pitcher Coty Grissom fires a pitch during his team’s game against Union Planters Bank in 13-14 Babe Ruth action Monday night at Edley Newman Field. (Rob Nunley photo) Charter Communications remains on top of the 13-14-year-old Babe Ruth league after finishing 1-1 in last…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard McMinnville’s David Dunlap returns a shot during his singles match against Nathan Evans at the Security Federal Tennis Tournament last weekend. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Approximately 60 tennis players from 13 different Tennessee cities, as well as players from Florida and Georgia, converged on the Civic…