The Scoop: Believing there will be justice in the end
By James Clark / Columnist If I can take any consolation at all from the two murders Wednesday afternoon, it’s in the fact I believe Kevin Martin will not escape justice. It won’t be justice here on Earth, but I firmly believe we all pay for our wrongs and are rewarded for our good deeds…
Read MoreSlight bump in sales tax will solve city’s financial troubles
For raising the sales tax by James Clark It’s almost a natural reaction to shout “Noooo!” any time a tax increase is mentioned. And that reflex can usually be justified.But this time, the situation is a little bit different. This time when McMinnville residents go to the polls, they won’t be voting on whether to…
Read MoreOPPOSING VIEWPOINTS TOPIC: Raising the sales tax Efficient government better alternative than raising taxes
Against raising sales tax by Charlie Johnson Taxes. It’s a subject most of us have an opinion about, and for the most part, it’s usually not a good opinion. Even though we realize taxes are, shall we say, a necessary evil, we’re not all that happy about having to pay them.But as responsible citizens we…
Read MoreCouple sets August wedding date
Galen Diane Brown of Rock Island and Mark Edward Brown of Liberty have set Aug. 2 as their wedding date.The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gilder of Rock Island. She is the granddaughter of Effe Kelley of Rock Island and the late Lee Roy Kelley, Nell Gilder of Branden, Miss., and…
Read MoreCollins, Blalock tell nuptial plans
The engagement and approaching marriage of Erin Collins and Jason Blalock are being announced. A July 26 wedding is planned at the Church of Christ in Morrison.The bride-elect is the daughter of Debbie Murray of Morrison and Paul Collins of Hudson, Ill. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Sullivan of Stewardson, Ill., and the late…
Read MoreDeadline Saturday for CCP classes
If you’ve heard about Cumberland County Theatre’s ongoing smash hit production of CATS, you might be surprised to learn that in addition to Broadway veterans and seasoned actors from all over the nation, there are also 19 “homegrown” actors starring in CATS. These are the children and teens who train in Cumberland County Playhouse’s dance,…
Read MoreKick back and relax to Music in the Park
Main Street McMinnville would like to invite everyone to tonight’s performance of Music in the Park.This week’s feature will be Clark Memorial, the Clark United Methodist Church gospel choir. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. at the gazebo in downtown McMinnville.In addition to the music, some downtown businesses will be…
Read MoreWoodbury concert set tonight
The Arts Center of Cannon County presents the third in a new summer concert series tonight in Dillon Park, Woodbury, emphasizing two genres of Southern vernacular music. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.“Ain’t No Trouble to Sing a Song” will feature The Cotton Kings: Professor Zeno and Mr. Jackson and “Canciones y Corridos” performed…
Read MoreJohnson named Cumberland pastor
The Rev. Lanny R. Johnson has become pastor of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He began the pastoral duties there June 1.The. Rev. Johnson and his wife, Sandi, are residing at 102 River Drive. They are the parents of three children and have three grandchildren.He received an associate’s degree in religion at Wingate Junior College, Wingate,…
Read MoreAPAC paves the way for Pacesetters
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Pacesetters director Julia Boyd is all smiles as APAC-TN paves the facility’s parking lot free of charge, donating the labor and materials to the local non-profit organization. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Pacesetters of Warren County recently received some welcome and much-needed work on the…
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