Arts Center slates witty play
The Cemetery Club runs Sept. 6 through 21 at The Arts Center of Cannon County near Woodbury.Playwright Ivan Menchell has fashioned a witty comedy with a kick. Take three middle-aged widows, one who flirts outrageously, one who is dedicated to the memory of her husband and one who is beginning to realize that she still…
Read MoreRegister for Senior Fair Day
Advance registration is required for participation in Senior Day at the Fair Beauty Show and Fun Festival contests and meal, noted Cheryl Watson Mingle, director of the Senior Center.“A Basic Client Information Form will be required if you plan to participate in any contest, be eligible for door prize drawings or to eat lunch,” Mingle…
Read MoreFestival features handcrafted items
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Exhibitor Jerry Waltz introduces ‘Critter’ to customer Logan Kinsey, 9-1/2-year-old son of Patty and Perry Kinsey. (Janice M. Howard photo) Throngs of festival-goers maneuvered the winding highway leading up the mountain to the National Historic District of Beersheba Springs to attend the 35th annual…
Read MoreUpon Further Review: No room for Bush in the Hall
By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist STUBBLEFIELD Each year around this time, sports writers across the country must pick 15 non-players for consideration to be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.This year 60 candidates must be narrowed down to 15. Then those 15 will have their names placed on a ballot and be presented to…
Read MoreLocal golf teams advance to nationals: Squads to compete at Disney World in October
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Two five-person teams from the McMinnville Country Club will be representing Tennessee at the Buick National Finals at Walt Disney World in October.Both teams qualified last week when they played in the Tennessee PGA Sectional Championship which was held at the Hermitage Golf Course in…
Read MoreWCHS comes through first outing with few injuries
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County football team opened its season Saturday night against Centennial and came through the game with only a few minor injuries.Running back T.J. Jarvis pulled a hamstring during the game Saturday, and missed the second half of the contest. But the senior has…
Read MoreTeen wrecks while going to pick up brother
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Sheriff’s Sgt. Dennis McCormick, left, and Lt. Jody Cavanaugh examine the wreckage of the car driven by Justin Barnes which crashed on Old Rock Island Road Monday afternoon. (Duane Sherrill photo) A local teen was critically injured Monday afternoon when his car crashed and overturned,…
Read MoreSearch for new recruiter still in early stages
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard MC KINLEY Officials aren’t ready to release the names of the people who have applied for the county’s vacant industrial recruiter position.Thus far, five people have applied, but one has already withdrawn after reportedly finding a job elsewhere. That leaves four people vying for a position…
Read MorePioneers fall short in 2002 debut: ‘Pezz’ turns in 3-TD second half
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Friday night, violent thunderstorms delayed the beginning of the Pioneer football team’s 2002 season.Saturday night, a storm of offense by the Centennial Cougars delayed the Pioneers’ first win, as well as the first victory of the Gerald Tidwell era.But all was not gloom and doom…
Read MoreTraffic Court: Judge Ross hears traffic docket
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 48-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in court action:• Christopher B. Keller was ordered to serve 17 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $600 plus costs and forfeit his driver’s license for second-offense DUI. He…
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