The View From Here: Affirmative action is full of problems
By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist It’s time to end affirmative action — extra bonus points or racial preference — in college admissions.That has been the case in Michigan, which is now also the subject of a Supreme Court challenge. The controversial policies sparked national debate that is likely to go on for months.Besides more favorable…
Read MoreThree men deserve praise for saving kids
Our Viewpoint The city of McMinnville was gracious enough to honor the three men responsible for pulling three children from a burning apartment and the Standard would like to take this opportunity to do the same.Police officers Mike Hainey and John Hollandsworth, along with bystander Adalberto Orellana, were the heroes who saved three small children…
Read MoreDibrell, Irving College split
Dibrell and Irving College matched up for a doubleheader Tuesday on the Tigers home floor in seventh-and eighth-grade action. The two teams split with the Lady Tigers defending their den 26-20 and the Wildcats picking up the win 50-36 in boys action.In the first period each team played a solid game with Dibrell taking the…
Read MoreArmchair Quarterback: Tampa will win today with its ‘D’
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist So much for San Diego. I had my bags packed and was ready to go to the left coast when the Titans did something curious – THEY LOST!But hey, starting at 1-4, they really overachieved down the stretch so I ain’t going to gripe too much about their debacle at…
Read MoreWCHS pounded by Lady Pats’ pressure
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Lady Pioneer point guard Katie Simpson looks to get rid of the ball while being trapped by Oakland’s Quiche Fletcher (23) and Alicia Humes during the first half of Friday night’s District 7-AAA contest at WCHS. (Rob Nunley photo) Oakland’s defensive pressure proved…
Read MoreStrong second half lifts Oakland to win: Pioneers are still winless in District 7-AAA play
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Randal Harrell drives the baseline against Oakland’s Derrick Duggin (43) and Joe Barker during first-half action Friday night at WCHS. Harrell scored 20 points, but the Pioneers fell to the league-leading Patriots, 73-50. (Rob Nunley photo) It was a tale of two halves…
Read MoreClowns host free performance
BRUCE JOHNSON Bruce Johnson will be appearing as Charlie the Juggling Clown and Christian comedian Lanny Moody will shower the audience with hilarious comedy as part of the seventh annual Winter Weekend Workshop 2003 being presented by The Glorybound Clowns.The public is encouraged to attend an evening of Christian drama and entertainment at Pioneer Baptist…
Read MoreBlood drive scheduled for Tim McCormick
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A blood drive for local accident victim Tim McCormick will be held Tuesday at the Union Planters Bank main branch downtown. The blood donated will be used to defray some of the expenses incurred during McCormick’s long hospital stay and the large amount of…
Read MoreEmberton sentenced for arson
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Six people were sentenced in circuit court by Judge Bart Stanley last week.Included in court action:• James Emberton was sentenced to eight years in prison for arson. His sentence is to be served concurrently with a separate federal sentence he is now serving.• Jason Wade…
Read MoreJudge Ross hears 36-person docket
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 36-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in traffic court action:• Robin Morton was ordered to serve 45 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $600 plus costs and forfeit driving privileges for two years for second-offense…
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