Election is heated and every vote will count
Our Viewpoint If you have any idea who is going to win the elections for circuit court judge and county executive, then you have information this newspaper does not.Every indication has those races too close to call heading down the home stretch of this election season.Considering virtually everyone has some opinion about how county government…
Read MoreChristian music talent search set
Embassy Music of Nashville announce its New Artist and Song Search will be held at Music City’s Opryland Hotel and judged by leaders within the Christian Music Industry. Entry forms for the Ultimate Talent Search are now available and must be returned no later than Aug. 16.Now in its eighth year, the Ultimate Talent Search…
Read MoreCountry music duo performs shows at Lake Winnepesaukah
Country music duo The Warren Brothers will perform at Lake Winnepesaukah’s Jukebox Junction stage July 21 with shows scheduled at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.The Warren Brothers’ debut album, “Beautiful Day in the Cold Cruel World,” proved so potent that it brought the brothers a Vocal Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music…
Read MoreFamilies In Crisis plans Guys and Dolls Pageant
Families in Crisis officials are currently organizing the Guys and Dolls on Parade Pageant planned for Aug. 24.The pageant will be held in the Wal-Mart Supercenter with registration being held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and the presentation of children beginning at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended and all entries should be received by mail…
Read MoreYSI summer program mimics ‘Survivor’ television show
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Rebekah Taylor, complete with tropical lei and grass skirt, is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Young Scholars Institute. Based on the hit reality television show “Survivor,” the 19th annual Young Scholars Institute was held last month at Warren County Middle School.Close to 375…
Read MoreTraining League: Dodgers, Rubley’s, Moore Properties move on with wins
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard In boys training league tournament action Monday night, the Dodgers stopped Confidence Builders in four innings, 16-6.For the Dodgers, Chase Stewart went 4-for-4 while scoring three runs. David Lee and Dylan Barnes collected three hits each. Cole Rust, Alec Pleasent and Tyler Dewey had two…
Read MoreUpon Further Review: Parents pinching pennies
By Dale Stubblefield / Columist With the summer baseball leagues at the Civic Center ending and the tournaments starting to wind down, it has been fun to watch these kids play and learn a few things about sportsmanship and teamwork.After all, that’s what playing ball is supposed to be about.The parents and grandparents enjoy watching…
Read MorePioneers athletes return to fields, courts
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After a two week lay-off, athletes at Warren County High School are back in action.What is known as the “Dead Period” a mandatory two-week shutdown by the TSSAA, is now over and coaches and athletes may start their conditioning programs to get ready for fall…
Read More‘Dawg’ days of summer end:Warren County ousted from Cal Ripken tourney
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Lane McCoy legs out an infield single, beating the throw to Grieve Hall first baseman Michael Inman, during their game in the 12-year-old Cal Ripken State Baseball Tournament Monday night at Dottie West Field The Warren County 12-year-old Cal Ripken All-stars fell one…
Read MoreKids of the Community
The Kids of the Community program will hold a fund-raiser Saturday to help pay for an adventure-based weekend.According to Barry Dishman, who heads the group, a car wash will be held outside First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon., with the proceeds going to the planned weekend event.The youth group, aimed at helping…
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