The public is invited to a reception honoring Fran Marcum, candidate for U.S. Congress. The reception will be held this Friday at 11:15 a.m. at Warren County Courthouse.“I’m running for Congress because I want to make a difference in the lives of residents of the 4th District and Tennessee,” said Marcum. “I’ve run a business,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Three men were arrested after an alleged meth lab was found in Morrison Sunday afternoon.The suspects, James Lamar (Bubba) McAmis, 41, of the residence in Morrison, Homer Ray Skyles, 43, of Johnson, and Dale Edward Griffith, 42, of Warren County, are each charged with manufacture…

DUNCAN Saying industry and education are major issues which need to be addressed by the County Commission, Levoy Duncan has announced his candidacy to represent the 4th District.“I believe the people should be heard and I will always be available and open to your suggestions and opinions,” Duncan said. “I would be honored to serve…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard STANLEY The Smith family has rejected the county’s offer on property they own which borders Sparta Street – land the county is seeking for Warren County Jail expansion.The county reportedly offered $75,000 for a five-acre tract, or $225,000 for the entire 19 acres. The…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A last-minute motion has prompted another delay in the trial of District Attorney General Dale Potter.Neither prosecutors nor defense counsel could be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon as to what prompted the delay on the eve of the trial which was to begin this morning.…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard CORUN Citing her tireless work with the elderly and the sacrifices she has made for others throughout her life, the McMinnville Noon Exchange Club presented its annual Humanitarian Award to Barbara Corun during ceremonies Monday night.“Her work, without request for credit or recognition, are the…

Charles W. Johnson photo Eleven-year-old Alex Lanier seems to enjoy getting dumped in the water at the Civic Center Funfest Saturday. It was such a great way to beat the heat, most of the kids were jostling each other to get their turn in the dunking booth.

Two days of creative learning experiences have been planned at the 4-H Camp in Crossville for 4-H members interested in clothing and fashion. Application forms may be obtained at the Warren County Extension Office with a July 5 registration deadline.The Cumberland District Fashion Rave Camp scheduled for Aug. 1 and 2 will feature everything attendees…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Bennie Mae Haston celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday with family and friends during a dinner party in her honor at Mt. Leo Church of Christ. (Will Stewart photo) Retired educator Bennie Mae Stanley Haston was feted June 15 on the occasion of her 100th…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The music brought them to a small town in Tennessee, but the real story was the people. Above and far left, the landscape and the faces of Bonnaroo. Near left, Widespread Panic performs at the main stage. It was another three days of “peace,…