By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Kirk Wanamaker, shown with part of his collection of arrowheads, called “points” by collectors, will be hosting a Prehistoric American Artifact Show next Saturday, July 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Warren County Middle School. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Local collectors of…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HILLIS The city’s passage of an 11-cent property tax increase on first reading last week did not come easily, as aldermen voted 4-3 in favor of the tax.McMinnville Aldermen Donald Hillis, Jimmy Bonner and Bobby Kirby voted no, while Aldermen Jimmy Haley and Michael Chrisawn,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A decision is expected Monday night as to whether a county-wide referendum will be held this August to let voters decide on a local option sales tax increase.At stake is a potential annual $1.8 million in revenue expected to be gained by raising the local…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Van Colvin watches as his daughter, Crystal, places tomatoes on a scale during Friday night’s Farmers Market. Colvin has been selling produce at the market for 10 years and says he was stunned by the large evening crowd. (James Clark photo) The way customers…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard JUDKINS After months of speculation about the fate of Nunley Stadium, repairs to the aging facility began recently and should be completed by the start of football season next month.This summer’s “facelift” is the first major renovation work done to the stadium since it was…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard FULTS The fact he was indicted on 45 felony counts for allegedly molesting a Murfreesboro teen was news to Barfield teacher and local resident Craig Fults, who learned about the indictments on TV during dinner Friday evening.“Can they do that?” Fults questioned Saturday morning, pointing…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard PRATER One of the state-aid road projects that has been at the center of a year-long controversy over the bidding process finally saw paving work get under way last week.Residents on Ivy Bluff Road were happy to see their aging oil-and-chip road surface being…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ROWLAND Saying the sheriff’s department should be ready to back up sworn statements made in court, County Commissioner George Smartt says he hopes next year’s handling of Bonneroo will be different.Meanwhile, Sheriff Jackie Matheny defends his department’s handling of the heavy Bonneroo traffic and the…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Falla Street neighbors and residents Timmy Lyle, left, and Dow Yates, say they support WastAway’s garbage recycling efforts, but say the quality of life in the area is affected by a smell emanating from the plant. (Amy Satterwhite photo) Neighbors of the recycling company known…

Against tough punishment by James Clark No one is denying the fact that it’s disturbing to see children commit very adult-like crimes. When two kids, ages 10 and 13, are charged with trying to burn down a house, there is cause for concern.But throwing the book at the teenagers of this community is not the…