Our Viewpoint The largest tax increase in state history hasn’t been warmly embraced by a number of Tennesseans. That was to be expected.As a result, many taxpayers have voiced their displeasure by calling their state senator or state representative and letting their feelings be known. That, too, was to be expected.Unfortunately, it hasn’t stopped there.…

(As the 2002 football season approaches, head coach Gerald Tidwell has openings on several support staff positions, that can be filled by either WCHS students, or just fans interested in supporting the program.) Varsity Football Managers NeededThe Warren County Varsity football program is currently looking for at least three students, in grades 9-12, to be…

The comings and goings on the Pioneer football staffs continue, with assistant coaches Andy Evans and Brian Duncan leaving their respective positions recently.Evans, who worked with the varsity staff under previous coach Heath Woods, was slated to join Wayne Warner and Wayne Wolford in working with the Pioneer freshmen this fall. But citing a desire…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist STUBBLEFIELD Ted Williams will always be remembered for his hitting performance. But he may be remembered for something else now.All of Williams’ greatness may just be forgotten after his death this past week because of his kids’ fight over their father’s body.In a bizarre dispute over his remains, Williams’ body…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County catcher Dexter Hillis comes out of his stance to field a pitch-out from Justin Armes against Franklin County Saturday. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County 13-year-old Babe Ruth all-stars fell in their second game of the Substate tournament Saturday, losing to Franklin County…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Running back T.J. Jarvis, right, takes a narrow lead over Riverdale transfer Preston Smith during time trials in the 40-yard dash. Jarvis and Smith turned in two of the team’s fastest times. (Rob Nunley photo) The “hit hard” camp began Monday night at the Warren…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Kevin Parton is pictured getting his 18-inches of hair cut by Teddie Greene in order to donate to the non-profit organization Locks of Love, which provides hairpieces to disadvantaged children who have lost their hair. (Photo provided) His late great-grandmother disliked it and his father…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard COOPER While he’s not pleased with his compromise plan to balance the budget, state Sen. Jerry Cooper says when faced with total state government shutdown, his plan was the only viable alternative.“I couldn’t accept a total shutdown – and that’s what would have happened,” said…

NICHOLS The Democratic candidates for Tennessee Governor are not afraid to debate. In fact, they’ll be in McMinnville Monday night.Democratic front-runners Phil Bredesen, Charles Smith and Randy Nichols will be at Warren County Administrative Offices for an hour-and-a-half debate.Peg Stewart will be given the first chance to speak at 6:30 p.m. One of the five…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard STANLEY Warren County native Bart Stanley has announced his candidacy for circuit judge for the 31st Judicial District which serves Warren and Van Buren counties.Stanley, an attorney in the law firm of Stanley, Bratcher & Stanley of McMinnville, is county attorney for Van Buren County.Stanley,…