Our Viewpoint The position of industrial recruiter for Warren County has changed in more ways than one.For starters, the industrial recruiter, when hired, will be called director of economic development. More importantly, the position is being redefined so the person reports only to the Industrial Development Board and doesn’t have to worry about Chamber of…

Our Viewpoint With the passing of state Rep. Shelby Rhinehart yesterday, Tennessee lost one of its most influential leaders.Rhinehart’s impact on this area over his 36 years on Capitol Hill was immense as he constantly fought to get projects approved for his rural district.One of the state’s former governors, Ned McWherter, called Rhinehart more than…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Chris Madewell and Matt Turner, right, assess the situation during Monday night’s WCHS junior varsity football game against Sparta. Madewell was named as the Pioneers’ acting head coach Monday morning. (Rob Nunley photo) A year ago, Chris Madewell was busy leading the Warren…

By Todd Herzog / Columnist Warren County is known as the Nursery Capitol of the World. Did you know this county is a major processing center for solid hardwood?The hardwood processing in Warren County generates an estimated $50 million plus in annual revenues. Two home-owned and homegrown manufacturers are Cumberland Lumber and Manufacturing Company of…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard WRAY City officials said Monday problems with speeding boats and jet skis at Riverfront Park have risen to the point where state legislation is necessary.Although there is already a sign posted designating the area as a “no wake area,” Parks and Recreation Director Carlene Brown…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Main Street and Court Square may get a face lift as demonstrated by the example shown here after city officials moved ahead with funding options Monday. (Amy Satterwhite photo) Initiatives on Main Street got another giant boost this week after members of the Board of…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard VERMEAL The man accused of stabbing his friend to death in his driveway earlier this year will go to trial this April on first-degree murder charges, marking one of several major cases set for trial this week by Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley.The defendant, Jeremiah…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DODSON Longtime Southern Standard associate editor, reporter and photographer Chuck Dodson passed away Friday after a distinguished career in the military and journalism.Dodson, 84, was a native of Eastland, Tenn. He was retired as a U.S. Army sergeant first class in the 28th Field Artillery,…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HAMBY Amid a barrage of questions from Economic Development Committee members Monday night, Industrial Development Board acting chairman Joe Hamby explained the reasoning behind the recent changes to the position of industrial recruiter and the vision the IDB has for the revamped job.Commissioner Bill…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Floyd Bouldin holds up an 80-pound fence post made from garbage while standing in front of the former Aquatech facility. Bouldin recently purchased the building which is where his new company called WastAway will be located. (James Clark photo) Floyd Bouldin thinks big.And it’s…