Well-known vocalist Beth McKeel Harris will be presented in concert Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at Shellsford Baptist Church. Her smooth vocal style compliments both contemporary and Southern gospel music.Harris resided in the McMinnville area for 12 years while her father, Paul McKeel, was pastor of Smartt Assembly of God. Now, she lives in Chattanooga…

JENKINS After six years as a local pastor, Richard Jenkins and his family will soon be leaving the pastorate of Cornerstone Baptist Church to enter a time of itinerant ministry. He will preach across the Midstate area instead of being associated with just one congregation.The Jenkins family arrived in Warren County in September of 1996…

WATKINS With an attendance goal of 818 for this Sunday morning’s worship service, Central Church of Christ has launched a promotional campaign aimed at making its annual homecoming and gospel meeting one of the largest in the congregation’s 168-year history.Emphasizing one-to-one contacts as well as media advertising, church members are encouraging friends, neighbors, family members…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Joseph “Jo Jo” Carr has been winning the tractor pull at Viola Valley Homecoming for the past six years, beginning when he was 4. (Photo provided) Joseph Carr has a thing for tractors and it shows.At 10, Carr has become the reigning champion of his…

Ringside Review / By Dandy Dave Bill Goldberg is back in pro wrestling.He is working two shows for the All-Japan Pro Wrestling on Aug. 30 and 31. On the 30th, he takes on Satoshi Kojima, and the next night, Taiyo Kea will be “next.”When will Goldberg be in a ring in the U.S.? No one…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist NUNLEY When you try to put a mental picture with the word, “athlete,” you probably imagine a strong physical specimen, with a finely tuned physique and in perfect health.Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Sometimes the most energetic, active, seemingly healthy young athlete can have physical problems that go undetected…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tuesday the Warren County High School girls and boys golf teams traveled to Crossville for a four way match at Bear Trace Golf course. The Pioneers finished first, edging Cumberland County by one stroke shooting 161-162. Cleveland turned in a 164 and Rhea County finished…

Photo provided A local softball team recently captured the SSAA state championship, finishing undefeated at the tournament held at the Jaycees complex. Members of the team include, front row, from left, Monica Brewer, Kathy Brewer, Stephanie Dunlap, Kim Young, Nichole Hutchins and Holly Grissom. Back row, Vanessa Cornelius, Leanne Pelham, Michelle George, Linsey Cornelius, Desiree…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tuesday the Warren County High School girls and boys golf teams traveled to Crossville for a four way match at Bear Trace Golf course. The Pioneers finished first, edging Cumberland County by one stroke shooting 161-162. Cleveland turned in a 164 and Rhea County finished…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) WCHS goal-keeper Erin Wolford puts the ball in play during Tues-day ‘s scrimmage against the Warren County 16-and-under boys traveling team. (Rob Nunley photo) The WCHS soccer team had its final tune-up of the preseason Tuesday night, and took advantage of a chance…