Seniors do well at state Games
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County was well represented at the 21st annual Tennessee Senior Games, which were held last week in Clarksville.More than 1,800 senior athletes from across the state competed in 17 different sports including volleyball, bowling, 1500-meter race walk, tennis, shuffleboard, swimming, golf, horseshoes, basketball, archery,…
Read MoreTTU coach instructs local volleyball squads
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tennessee Tech head volleyball coach Jennie Gilbert conducted a three-day team camp at Warren County High School this past week for the WCHS and WCMS volleyball teams.Gilbert has been coaching for 14 years, and has been the head coach for the Lady Eagles for the…
Read MoreDown in the Pits: Brickyard gaining prestige
By Bernard Smith / Columnist Since 1959, it has been an accepted fact that the Daytona 500 is the biggest race of the season and the most prestigious. However, the Brickyard 400 at the aging Indianapolis Motor Speedway has become a recent rival to the prestigious race in Daytona.Many drivers consider the Brickyard to be…
Read MoreWCMS football going strong: Pioneers finish first week of fall practices
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard With a new head coach, and an almost entirely new roster, the Warren County Middle School football team hit the practice field this week.Jeff Watson, an assistant with the Pioneers for the past two seasons, took over head coaching duties when Chris Madewell joined the…
Read MorePioneers making progress preparing for season
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Coaches John Dryden, left, and Gerald Tidwell watch their players go through agility drills earlier this week. (Rob Nunley photo) Through their first week of fall camp, the Pioneer football team made steady improvement, according to head coach Gerald Tidwell.When asked Friday for a progress…
Read MoreA ‘holy’ hole-in-one:Hines donates new Explorer to his church
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard It may have been divine intervention, it might have been great course knowledge or a smooth swing. It may have just been a good bounce.But however it happened, the end result of Saturday’s golf game was heavenly for Earl Hines.Hines, playing in the 16th Annual…
Read MoreFirst National takes Babe Ruth tourney crown
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard(McMinnville, Tenn.) First National Bank’s Mike Jones scores on a wild pitch as Sundrop catcher Dexter Hillis dives backwards to try and make the tag during the tournament championship in the 13-14 year-old Babe Ruth league Thursday night. First National Bank captured the tournament championship in…
Read MoreBe cautious when supporting fund-raisers
By Beth Furbush / Better Business Bureau News As a business owner, you may want to support the law enforcement, public safety or educational groups in your community by purchasing advertising in publications sponsored by nonprofit organizations.The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends when responding to fund-raising appeals you exercise the same good judgment you would…
Read MoreSocial Security: To retire or not to retire, that is the question
By Jim Glenn / Columnist One of my favorite old sayings is one that I’m sure you know too: “The devil is in the details.”Isn’t it always so? Whether it’s working on a home improvement project or on your financial plans, it’s nailing down the details that can be frustrating.Take retirement. Most folks reach a…
Read MoreDr Pepper introduces new flavor: Red Fusion to hit store shelves soon
By James Clark / Business Pulse When it comes to Red Fusion the reviews are all good from the ladies at V’s Hair Salon. Pictured are Brooke Totherow, sitting, along with Monica Brewer, left, and Tanera Garrison. (James Clark photo) By now, most faithful Business Pulse readers know how I love a good hot dog…
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