County road signs disappearing
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard BOGLE Stealing street or road signs is a form of vandalism that many teens perceive as harmless fun. They hang the signs on their doors or in their rooms as decorations — many times with their parents’ full knowledge.But local 911 Board chairman Mark…
Read MoreLawmakers work to allow Internet sales taxation
By KARIN MILLER / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Tennesseans who shop on the Internet should pay sales tax when they purchase an item, but most don’t.The state doesn’t enforce the law and the federal government doesn’t require online retailers to collect the tax.But at a time when Tennessee is raiding its reserves to resolve…
Read More‘Voluntary execution’: Is death the worst punishment?
By BOBBY ROSS JR. / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE — Condemned inmate Paul Dennis Reid’s reason for dropping his death-row appeals may be more bizarre than most.Reid, 45, who received seven death sentences in a string of murders at fast-food restaurants in 1997, claims the government has used advanced scientific technology to make his ears…
Read MoreBrushing up on kindness: Kids paint a picture of community spirit
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Young Brett Mullican puts some elbow grease into his painting for the Change the World youth rally. He is the 9-year-old son of Butch and Gina Mullican. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The Westwood Church of Christ-sponsored youth rally called Change the World helped local…
Read MoreHaving two wives sends Fults to jail for four months
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Taking a second wife will cost a local man 120 days in jail on the charge of bigamy.The defendant, Timothy Fults, was directed to serve 120 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence after Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley reviewed his pre-sentencing report Wednesday. In the…
Read MoreOutspoken Steve Gill sounds off for local Republicans
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GILL Known as one of the driving forces behind the defeat of a state income tax last year, radio personality Steve Gill told members of the local Republican Party Thursday night that technology has changed the way politicians work.“We have instant news from here and…
Read MoreMyers won’t get new trial: Must continue to serve three life sentences
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DOUG MYERS A motion for new trial was denied Friday for convicted Myers Lane triple murderer Doug Myers even as his mother, Clementine Myers, was handed a trial date for her alleged role in the crime.Myers, 42, will continue serving his three consecutive life sentences…
Read MoreSchools to expand drug testing: Students in any extracurricular activity can be tested
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Beginning next school year all county students in grades seven through 12 wishing to participate in any extracurricular activity will have to submit to random drug testing.Officials said it was their hope the expanded drug tests would prove a deterrent to student drug use and…
Read MorePioneer soccer downs Cavs 3-1
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard With bad weather looming in the background, Friday night’s WCHS soccer game against Cookeville was postponed for 30 minutes to give time for the lightning to move out.But the Pioneers’ offense used a little lightning of its own, with three goals in the first half…
Read MoreMotlow Foundation tournament May 12 at MCC
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard After a record-setting event last year, the Motlow State Community College board of trustees are hoping for another strong showing at this year’s Motlow College Foundation Golf Tournament.This year’s tournament will be played Monday, May 12, at the McMinnville Golf and Country Club. The tournament…
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