Tennessee Association of Craft Artists continues its annual workshop series of professional seminars for craftspeople. Each year the statewide non-profit craft association brings experts in the field to share their experience and expertise with both the amateur and the professional.On March 8, the Appalachian Center for Crafts near Smithville presents three seminars for craft artists:…

Pulaski resident Paul Sain, formerly of McMinnville, will be the speaker for East End Church of Christ’s gospel meeting beginning March 9 and continuing through March 14.Faith – Faltering or Foundation will be the focus of the Sunday morning message at 9 a.m. with Whole Armor of God as the topic at 10 a.m. and…

By Dandy Dave Lita’s quest to return to the ring hasn’t ended yet, but she’s feeling better and optimistic.The real-life Amy Dumas has been going through perhaps her toughest physical and emotional battle since last May, when she needed neck surgery after being hurt while filming the Fox series “Dark Angel.”Dr. Lloyd Youngblood of San…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist Pig!Oh, wait. That was last week.Now that we’re back to normal — or, at least as “normal” as it ever gets around here during the 51 non-pig weeks of the year, let’s get the ball rolling on some quick hits, pot shots, and other random Robservations.• One of your friendly…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Four Warren County High School basketball players were named among the best in District 7-AAA at the conclusion of last week’s district tournament.Lady Pioneer sophomore Whitney Pelham, as well as Pioneers Randal Harrell, Reese Bishop and Cody Hillis, were named to their respective All-District teams…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Last year, a young Warren County boys’ soccer team underwent a baptism by fire.This spring, however, the Pioneers hope the struggles of the 2002 season have given them the experience they need to find success.“I’m optimistic about the year,” WCHS coach Charlie Hardee said Tuesday,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 55-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court.Included in court action:• Stacy Brad Roberts was directed to serve 40 days of an 11-29 sentence and pay $50 plus costs for aggravated criminal trespass and violation of probation.• Clark Melson…

By Will Stewart / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard SLATTON Despite a lifelong desire to teach, upon entering college Kreta Slatton opted to pursue a business degree. After one semester, however, the now Centertown Elementary School librarian realized her true dream and changed her major to elementary education.After graduating from MTSU in 1979, she…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Beginning later this month, Warren County High School will have its own on-site alcohol and drug treatment program which will provide intensive outpatient service to students – at no cost to parents or the school system.“This is a godsend, a dream come true,” said high…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard VERMEAL His first trial ended in a hung jury following hours of heated deliberation. His second trial contained no such drama as jurors took just 25 minutes to find Joseph Vermeal guilty of child molestation.Vermeal, 52, who had endured nail-biting deliberations in another child molestation…