A jail escapee was given probation last week for his dash from custody last month, which ended up landing friends and family behind bars for allegedly aiding him.The defendant, Jeff Byrge, 18, was issued an 11-month, 29-day probationary sentence by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross this week for misdemeanor escape. His probation on the escape…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A local man jumped from a moving car Saturday morning as he tried to elude police during a high-speed chase on South Chancery Street.The suspect, Jason Biles, 20, was charged with reckless endangerment, evading arrest and driving on a suspended license after officers ran him…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard March was National Nutrition Month and River Park did its part to provide nutrition information to children in the community with its “healthy reading” program. River Park’s clinical dietitian, Brandy Cox, visited local schools and read to students about the importance of nutrition.National Nutrition…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard KNOWLES Here’s a riddle for you: When would an accident victim be glad to see a telephone repair truck?Answer: When it’s a Ben Lomand repair truck.No, it’s not as farfetched as it seems. The local telephone cooperative is in the process of providing CPR…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard It’s war time, and everybody wants to help.Local organizations are responding to the desire to help troops who have been deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is one of them, and the chapter will act as a liaison…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard FULTS Accused teen rapist Craig Fults, a Rutherford County teacher and Warren County resident and native, had only limited contact with local students, Warren County Schools officials said.“Our records show he was employed as a substitute teacher and that he filled a few sick leaves…

Nestor Stewart is pictured at last year’s lock-up. Over 100 local citizens are scheduled to be thrown in jail tomorrow. At least it’s the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s version of jail.As one of its biggest local fund-raisers, MDA is holding its annual lock-up Thursday. This year it will be at Holiday Inn Express.Local residents who have…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ST. CLAIR A baby sitter has been indicted for child neglect after a 4-year-old child in her care wandered away from her apartment and drowned in a nearby river last month.The suspect, Tonya St. Clair, 29, has been indicted on the charge of felony child…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Grant Bullen tees off on No. 1 during Warren County Middle School’s golf match Friday at the McMinnville Country Club. Bullen and Andrew Brock tied for the team lead with a pair of 43’s. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Warren County Middle School’s golfers took on Murfreesboro…

By J. PATRICK KEENAN / Mid-South Sports Network MURFREESBORO — Against the wind, Warren County found itself playing catch-up all night long.Taking advantage of blustery conditions, the Blackman soccer team jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first few minutes and then cruised to a 4-0 victory over the visiting Pioneers Friday night.“We pressed…