WCHS sends two to region: Seniors Brock, Boyd advance through district
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Ty Boyd eyes his shot as he follows through off the tee on “Billygoat Hill,” the 17th hole at the McMinnville Country Club, during Monday’s District 7-AAA golf tournament. (Rob Nunley photo) Boys golfers from District 7-AAA converged on the McMinnville Country Club…
Read MoreFire station gets grant worth $19K
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) A $19,491 federal grant recently awarded to Harrison Ferry Volunteer Fire Department comes as a godsend to the 1-year-old department, said fireman and board member Lynn Curtis.“We sure need it,” he said. “We’re just getting started and we’re in debt up to our…
Read MoreWilliam Bonner takes aim at alderman post
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard BONNER William Bonner says he’s a blue-collar worker who doesn’t like the word “politician” and if elected, would consider everyone equally.“As alderman, I will think all issues over thoroughly and come to the best solution, keeping the people in mind,” he said of his bid…
Read MoreHaunted cave coming for Halloween: Interactive haunted adventure takes place at Cumberland Caverns
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) With the Jaycees Haunted House no longer in operation, the scariest game in town this Halloween season is sure to be “The Search for Carol: a Haunted Adventure” at Cumberland Caverns.The brainchild of tour guide Scott Vaughn, “The Search for Carol” promises to…
Read MoreWater bills about to change
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DAVIS McMinnville residents are likely to notice a change in their water bills when the bills reflecting new rates go out in October.Citing needs for three major improvements to the water department, city leaders this month made official an increase to the water rate after…
Read MoreScores show students excel in social studies
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ZADEH Warren County students are learning more in social studies from year to year than their national peers, but slightly trail them in four other core subjects, according to data recently released by the state Department of Education.While not excited about the school system’s Tennessee…
Read MoreMcMinnville officials question county’s garbage policy
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON and AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporters BROCK McMinnville officials say something stinks about county policies on garbage.In short, McMinnville city officials have initiated public discourse regarding their concerns about what some said are inequities in tipping fees between McMinnville and other local municipalities.Although officials have made mention of it before, McMinnville…
Read MoreStanley, Hamblen spend the most running for office
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HAMBLEN Candidates for local offices exceeded $100,000 in spending this election year with successful judicial candidate Bart Stanley narrowly edging out unsuccessful county executive candidate Carol Hamblen for top spending honors.In the race for judge, Stanley’s campaign accounted for more than 50 cents of every…
Read MorePrater collides with truck
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Emergency crews place Albert Prater, 21, aboard LifeForce helicopter following a motorcycle accident on Short Mountain Road Monday. (Duane Sherrill photo) Warren County saw its second serious motorcycle wreck in two days when a Bethany man was critically injured when he collided with a truck…
Read MoreDr. Johnson’s license suspended: State takes action after onslaught of allegations
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard JOHNSON The state has stripped the medical license of embattled local physician Dr. Welburne Johnson, amid a ground swell of allegations ranging from inappropriate sexual conduct with patients to veiled threats he would harm his employees.The action by the Tennessee Department of Health came last…
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