The Pioneer and Lady Pioneer tennis teams traveled to White County Monday, with he Pioneers picking up a 6-3 win over the Warriors and the Lady Pioneers falling 9-0.For the boys’ team, Doug Roberts defeated Jason Ryder 8-5 in singles. Travis Powers won 8-1 over Tom McKee, Jacob Wilson, playing in the No. 4 spot,…

Margie Pearl Hood, 76McMinnville resident and Warren County native Margie Pearl Hood, 76, died April 1 at her home after an extended illness.A homemaker, she attended the Church of God and was the daughter of Levi P. and Bettie Green Morton; and was preceded in death by her husband, Athron Thomas Hood in 2001; daughter,…

To the Editor: This is in response to Mr. Jesse Webster’s March 28 letter to the editor. We shouldn’t stop protesting and sharing our thoughts just because we go to war. When I support something, I believe in it. I don’t believe we should be at war with Iraq, therefore, I don’t support it.It would…

TO THE EDITOR: No one has to be told we are at war. I realize many of us still fly our flags, but too many have been folded away recently. I want to encourage everyone to unfurl his or her flag and fly it proudly during the most trying times for our nation.There is nothing…

The 2003 delegates to American Legion Boys State have been chosen to represent Warren County High School and Boyd Christian School. American Legion Boys State continues to be the leading training ground for tomorrow’s leaders from the local to the national level.American Legion Boys State is not a school-room activity, but a practical experience for…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Up until about a week ago, training for some members of McMinnville Fire Department left a lot to be desired.That all changed after four fire fighters endured a grueling eight-week training session at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy that opened last fall…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A man who led police on a high-speed chase which ended when he crashed his stolen vehicle across the street from police headquarters was sentenced to six years last week.The defendant, Leslie Chad Smith, entered guilty pleas before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley to charges…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard TIDWELL A $400,000 multi-sport fieldhouse topped the list of proposed capital outlay projects put before the Warren County School Board last week.In all, the proposed projects would require approximately $760,000. Also included on the list are a near-total renovation of the middle school’s auditorium and…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Seen here are the children of Ted and Sandy Naylor. Pictured, front row, from left, are Anna Bridge and First Lt. Jerry Naylor. Second row, Spec. Robert Naylor, Capt. James Naylor, Alex Naylor and Capt. Randy Naylor. (Photo provided) Having one child serving in war…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GINN Admitting to investigators he staged the crime scene after killing his longtime friend last year, Jeremiah Ginn continued his claim he acted in self defense when he fatally stabbed Robert Allen Webb.“I lost control,” Ginn told investigators in a taped interview played for jurors…