Classic cars set to roll into town Saturday
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Everyone get ready for McMinnville to turn into its own version of Motor City next Saturday, May 24 as the McMinnville Cruisers second annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show rolls into town.“This is a great summer activity the whole family can enjoy,” said the…
Read MoreLottery questions still bedevil Tennessee House
NASHVILLE (AP) — Just a few weeks from possible adjournment, the biggest task facing the Tennessee General Assembly may be to span the wide philosophical divide over criteria for lottery-funded scholarships.A sticky issue since lawmakers convened in January, the debate revolves around one question: Should the scholarships be used to encourage outstanding academic achievement, or…
Read MoreIf rain, rain goes away, pool will open on time
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard BROWN Officials are making room for the possibility of a late opening for Gilley Pool but said Friday they still plan to open on time, save any more major rain delays.Several construction review meetings were held following the recent heavy rains and flooding — which…
Read MoreHONORING OUR SOLDIERS: Red, white and blue pride shown during Armed Forces Day
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Rock Island Boy Scout Troop 301 marches away after the posting of colors ceremony at the Armed Forces Day celebration at the Court Square gazebo yesterday. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Court Square was a proud symbol of patriotism yesterday as American flags graced the…
Read MoreSaints and Sinners: Part 2 — To the class of 2003
By George Plagenz / Columnist As I walked out the door each morning on my way to school, my mother would say to me, “Remember, someone is watching you.”She wasn’t referring to Big Brother. She was reminding me that everything I would do and say that day while away from home would be observed by…
Read MoreThe Scoop: Profanities, loud music don’t mix
By James Clark / Columnist If you like your music and like it loud, you might also find your wallet a little lighter. And by lighter I mean with less money in it.That’s because the city of McMinnville is determined to turn down the volume when it comes to loud music. This especially pertains to…
Read MoreCounty loses two top-notch coaches
Our Viewpoint As we near the end of another school year, the local school system finds itself on the short end of an annual ritual. Quality teachers and principals are announcing their retirements and moving on to much more relaxed pastures outside the classroom.The same thing has taken place at the high school athletic department…
Read MoreBoyd soccer falls at region tourney
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard For the second year in a row the Boyd High School soccer team made it to the first round of region play. The Broncos took on District 10 champion Davidson Academy Tuesday in Nashville, falling 4-0.The Broncos entered the game as the District 9 runner-up,…
Read MorePioneer football team begins spring practice
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After a disappointing season last fall, the Warren County Pioneer football team and coaching staff is focused and on a mission during spring workouts, which started Monday.In his second season as head coach, Gerald Tidwell is very pleased with the number of kids out on…
Read MoreCookout wraps baseball season
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Pioneer baseball team officially wrapped up its season, and bid farewell to its head coach, with its annual end-of-the-year cookout Tuesday night at Patrick Ramsey Field.After an all-in-fun softball game which pitted the 2003 Pioneers against a squad made up of their fathers and…
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