Fire station questions are answered
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to take this time to answer questions regarding fire station two as in a letter to the editor by Gene Pelham on June 28.Why is there not a flag pole at station two?The flag pole has been ordered for some time. The company was going to try to have…
Read MoreLeadership meeting takes students to theme park
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Taking part in a trip to the National FFA Center are local FFA members, front row, from left, Justin King, Erica Cosminsky and Hal Laws. Second row, Jordan Elkins, Brant Prater, Chris Sims, Lynn Cannon, Corey Brown, Sarah Simons and Randy Evans. Every…
Read MorePolice look for more vandalism victims
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard With restitution already estimated in the thousands of dollars, police need to know if there are any more people who fell victim to vandalism by the Westwood Warriors last month.The group of four alleged young vandals, ranging in age from 10 through 18, are all…
Read MoreMatheny wants to keep community safe
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard MATHENEY Sheriff Jackie Matheny has announced his run for re-election for the office of Warren County sheriff in the Aug. 1 general election.Matheny is the son of Paul D. Matheny Sr. and the late Audrey Dean Matheny, and stepmother Nonnie Matheny. He is married to…
Read MoreChange of pace: Cordell adjusting to new home
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Daughters Sara Cordell, left, and Lucia Cordell Getsi admire their father, Sam Cordell, who recently moved to an assisted living facility but who also comes and goes as he pleases. (Amy Satterwhite photo) Sam Cordell seems like he could keep going at his normal pace…
Read MoreControversy surrounds Ivy Bluff Road paving project
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GLENN Warren County residents living on Ivy Bluff Road may experience a delay in getting that road paved due to a controversy over bidding procedures.The 6.1-mile stretch of road is slated to be improved from a tar and chip surface to asphalt pavement with…
Read MoreCandidates set to face the music during debate
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HAMBLEN County Executive Carol Hamblen and fellow independent opponent Bob Warren will take center stage Monday evening in a head-to-head debate as the clock to the Aug. 1 election counts down.The candidate forum, to be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Warren County Administrative…
Read MoreStudents struggle to write well: Test shows county ranks below average
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Only about half of the rising senior class at Warren County High School can write at or above a competent level, according to data recently released by the state Department of Education.The data, taken from the 2002 TCAP Writing Assessment, also shows 62 percent of…
Read MoreIdentity theft a very real concern
By Jim Glenn / Social Security While every theft is a crime, few thefts are as personal or can cause as many problems as identity theft.In an identity theft, someone assumes your identity to get credit in your name and steal from businesses, leaving you with the tab and the explanations.The problem is a serious…
Read MoreReduce the spam mail you receive
By Beth Furbush / Better Business Bureau News If you are like most consumers who have e-mail accounts, you probably have noticed an alarming number of unsolicited e-mails or “junk” e-mails showing up in your electronic in-box. Many of these e-mails are often from people you don’t know. Where do they all come from, and…
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