By George Plagenz / Columnist I’m guessing that since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the number of people who had gone to their bookshelves to take down their dusty Bibles has increased dramatically. And I’m guessing that the number increased again after the war with Iraq broke out.It is customary for us to reach for…

By James Clark / Columnist It’s cruel irony a convicted killer such as Paul Dennis Reid snatched life away from his victims in a matter of seconds, yet it will take years and years of legal wrangling to execute him. It makes the old days sound appealing when a group of men would round up…

Our Viewpoint It’s been six months since McMinnville voters approved liquor by the drink. Since that time, the predictions made by people on both sides of the issue have turned out to be less than accurate.The cloud of evil that was supposed to accompany liquor by the drink has not materialized. Neither have the restaurants…

BABY BOYJagger Ridge Brady, son of Amy and Jody Brady of Altamont, was born April 4 at River Park Hospital weighing over 8 pounds.The baby has a big sister, Jacey Brady.Grandparents are Don and Patricia Campbell of Beersheba Springs, Kenneth Brady of Altamont, Cindy Brady of Morrison and Sherry Grissom of Rock Island. BABY BOYLisa…

Jennifer Thomason and Joshua Summers will be married in a four o’clock ceremony taking place May 10 at New Union Baptist Church in Smithville.Announcing the couple’s wedding plans are the bride-elect’s parents, Dewayne and Renna Garrett of Smithville. She is the granddaughter of Thelma Webb of Smithville, the late Smith Webb, JoAnn and Elmer Garrett…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County chapter of FFA recognized its own Monday night during the club’s 34th annual awards ceremony.The chapter Star Awards honored the chapter’s best students in each field. Earning these awards were Wesley Bailey, Star Greenhand; Jason George, Star Farmer; Katherine Green, Star in…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard The second annual Warren County Junior Princess Pageant for local children ages 9 through 11 is being presented by the McMinnville Jaycees. The competition is slated May 3 beginning at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium at Hickory Creek Elementary School.The 11 contestants competing for…

7-8 coach-pitch Last week’s results in 7-8 year-old boys coach-pitch:• ABC Ice beat the Dodgers 10-8. For ABC, Lee Carden, Zach York, Jacq Elam, Jacob Newby and Tyler Worthington had two hits each. Shuhske Nakashima, Collin Stubblefield, Blalhe Ogle, Joesph Morris and Hunter Balley had one hit each. For the Dodgers,Dylan Barnes, Bryce Caten and…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist All this time, I thought coaches went home every night and worked on their game plan.Just days after the story of Iowa State basketball coach Larry Eustachy’s suspension for inappropriate behavior, we’re now hit with a second scandal involving a college coach.This time, it’s new Alabama football coach Mike Price,…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County High School girls athletic programs are doing their part in sending athletes to the next level. Lady Pioneer Lacey Griffith signed a letter of intent Friday with Cumberland University to play softball.Griffith is the daughter of Dawn and Brent Griffith and will…