By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Jacqueline Renee Pool flashes her winning smile at the conclusion of the Fairest of the Fair Pageant. She won the title over 35 other contestants. Highlighting the 49th annual Warren County A&L Fair were the Baby Show, Little Fairest and Fairest of the Fair…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Is the dynasty over after three years or was the Denver Broncos’ dismantling of the St. Louis Rams last Sunday a one-time thing?The Broncos, behind quarterback Brian Griese, who was on the proverbial hotseat for much of opening day with veteran backup Steve Beuerlein ready to replace him in the…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard MANCHESTER — The Pioneer freshman team’s reunion with their former middle school coach was a successful one, as Warren County rolled to a 36-8 road victory over Manchester Westwood Junior High.“I thought they did a good job, and I was proud of the way they…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Fullback Ramsey Black is wrapped up by the Buccaneers’ Andre Smith (30) on a run up the middle. The Pioneers fell to 0-4 on the season with the non-region loss, which extended the team’s overall losing streak to 13 games. (Dale Stubblefield photos) Turnovers continued…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Running back Preston Smith finds a lane through the Beech defense during Friday night’s 50-12 Pioneer loss. HENDERSONVILLE — Playing on Friday the 13th did nothing to affect the success of Beech High School’s football team, as they rolled out to a 50-0 lead before…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Shea Martin scored for the Lady Pioneers in their win over Soddy-Daisy Friday at a tournament in Chattanooga. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County Lady Pioneer soccer team had a successful weekend at their tournament in Chattanooga, advancing to the championship game by late Saturday.The…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Technology jobs, particularly jobs in biotechnology, will be one of the primary focuses of Tennessee’s economic development in the coming years according to Dr. Abraham Pallas, Director of the Tennessee Technology Center here in McMinnville.Pallas attended the Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 52-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in court action:• Jason McBride was ordered to serve 60 days and pay $50 plus costs for fourth-offense driving without a license, resisting arrest and violation of probation.• Terrence D.…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Twenty-four people were indicted Friday by the Warren County grand jury.Included in grand jury action:• Willie Bob King was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and resisting arrest.• Marvin McCoy was indicted on the charge of false imprisonment.• Leslie Smith was indicted on…

By Charlie Johnson / Columnist Since last week was fair week, I think it’s only fair that I discuss the origins of the word and it’s myriad meanings, courtesy of Webster’s.First off, the meaning that is obviously the most relative for those of us who trudged around the dusty midway the past few days is…