Seniors look to pig kissing to raise money
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Short on funds to build their homecoming float this year, Warren County High School seniors have found a unique way to raise cash at the fair.“We’re letting people give money in the name of the prominent community member they’d most like to see kiss a…
Read MoreUpon Further Review: Did 9/11 truly give perspective?
By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist STUBBLEFIELD One year ago today, the lives of each and every one of us were turned upside down as we watched terror unfold before our eyes in New York.We will never forget what we were doing, or where we were when this tragic event took place.So I feel it’s very…
Read MoreAYSO soccer season begins
AYSO soccer kicked off its season Thursday at Pistole Park.In Under-12 girls action, Richard Dorris Atty. downed Willmore Ford, 4-1. In Under-10 girls play, Uniform Plus shut out Taco Bell 3-0 and Southern Traditions was a 3-1 winner over McKinley Chiropractic.Saturday, Richard Dorris Atty. took a 3-2 win over McMinnville Orthopedic. In Under-12 boys action,…
Read MoreWC girls win golf tourney
Monday the girls Warren County High School golf team traveled to Kingston, Tenn., to compete in the Rocky Top Invitational golf tournament held at Lakeview Golf Course.The Lady Pioneers captured first place out of a field of nine teams. Warren County finished six strokes ahead of Bradley County with a 168. The Lady Pioneers were…
Read MorePouring on the pressure:Hall answers the call for Titan defensive unit
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Philadelphia QB Donovan McNabb saw his time in the pocket disappear in the second half. John Thornton, right, and Robaire Smith were two of the Titan defensive linemen who pressured McNabb. (James Clark photo) The defensive end who finished with three sacks, seven tackles and one…
Read MoreFreshman staff shaken up: Warner steps down, Madewell takes over
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Chris Madewell demonstrates a blocking technique during Monday afternoon’s practice session with the Warren County High School freshman football team. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Warren County High School football coach Wayne Warner has stepped down from his position as the head coach for the Pioneer freshman…
Read MoreTraffic Court: Judge Ross hears 33-person docket
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 33-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in traffic court action:• Jamie E. Paxton was ordered to serve 180 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $1,150 plus court costs and forfeit his driver’s license for three…
Read MoreGirl, 13, dodges alleged fair assault
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Woodbury man was arrested after he allegedly accosted a 13-year-old girl at the fair Monday night.The suspect, Jimmy Lee Bly II, 32, is charged with assault and disorderly conduct.According to Sheriff Jackie Matheny, Bly approached the girl on the midway Monday evening and started…
Read MoreJail escape costs woman two years
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard One minute of freedom will cost a Murfreesboro woman two years behind bars after she bolted from Warren County Jail last year.The defendant, Kim Lynette Brinkley, 41, entered a guilty plea recently to the charge of felony escape. She was sentenced to two years behind…
Read MoreHeart walk’s aim is to slow leading killer
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard STALCUP Hundreds of county residents will be doing their part to fight heart disease and stroke – America’s leading causes of death and disability – Sunday afternoon as they participate in the American Heart Walk.Sponsored locally by River Park Hospital, the American Heart Association event…
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