By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Monday night the Boyd Broncos traveled to Monterey for high school basketball action. Boyd split with the Wildcats, with the Lady Broncos falling 52-27 and the Broncos winning 60-55.In the girls’ matchup Monterey had a big first half, beginning with 23 points in the first…

Freshman guard Shay Glenn works his way to the baseline in this file photo from last week’s game against Blackman. Glenn and the Pioneers dominated Tullahoma Monday, winning 74-44. (Rob Nunley photo) Warren County’s freshman squads rolled to a sweep of Tullahoma Monday night, with the Lady Pioneers winning 55-36 while their Pioneer counterparts took…

Circuit Court Eleven people were sentenced last week by Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley.Included in circuit court action:• Charlie Merriman was ordered to serve 240 days of a five-year sentence and attend anger management courses for aggravated burglary, theft and domestic assault.• Chris Cummings was ordered to serve 210 days of an eight-year sentence and…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A local man was given a 12-year prison sentence for molesting his 12-year-old neighbor.The man, Marcus Nelson, 25, entered a guilty plea before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley to the charge of attempted rape. He was originally charged with child rape, a charge which carries…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Though they’re mandatory for all students wishing to enter seventh grade next year, only a handful of current sixth-graders have made appointments to receive free Hepatitis B vaccinations at Warren County Health Department.“It’s pitiful. I don’t know what else to do,” said health department nurse…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard What jurors did not hear may have reduced an alleged drug trafficker’s jail time from 30 years to less than one year after they found him guilty of a misdemeanor offense.The defendant, Jimmy Tyrone Wilkerson, was convicted this week on the charge of simple possession…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard VASQUEZ A local merchant was sentenced to eight years on money laundering charges last week.The defendant, Rogelio Cruz Vasquez, entered guilty pleas before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley to charges of money laundering and illegal sale of alcohol. He was directed to serve 360 days…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Charlie Moss, center, enjoys McMinnville’s first mixed drink Monday at Applebee’s. Joining him are fellow Citizens for McMinnville Growth members, from left, Kristy Hutchins, Debbie Bouldin, Barbara Osredkar and Sam Allen. (Will Stewart photo) After gaining the approval of city voters in November, liquor by…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Longtime McMinnville Silver and Gold Band director Sam Cordell, right, has been named director emeritus after passing the position to Mike Chilcutt, who has almost 25 years experience with music education and performances. (Amy Satterwhite photo) For the first time in a long time, Sam…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Honoring the young adults who make a difference in our community, the annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet of the McMinnville Jaycees was held Saturday night at McMinnville Country Club.Highlighting the evening was the presentation of the Young Man and Young Woman of the Year awards.…