Local group leaves for Land of Rising Sun: Sister Cities program enters its 10th year
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) East and West will meet once again as a Sister Cities delegation of 12 students and three chaperones leaves the Nursery Capital today to meet their Japanese counterparts in the Land of the Rising Sun.This year’s exchange marks the 10th such exchange of…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department facing major cutbacks
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard MATHENY Faced with $173,000 cut out of his budget, Sheriff Jackie Matheny said he will try to “do the best he can” with the diminished funding this year.“It’s disappointing to say the least,” Matheny said of the county commission’s decision to cut the sheriff’s department…
Read MoreTwo killed in Viola Road crash
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Emergency vehicles surround the wreckage of the car driven by Eddie West which was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Viola Highway Monday night. West died at the scene when his vehicle was struck in the driver’s side. Two people were killed Monday night in…
Read MoreCouple charged with selling fake items on eBay
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard TIFFANY REED A local couple faces theft charges after they allegedly scammed thousands of dollars from victims around the country by offering fictitious merchandise on eBay.The suspects, Kasey Dale Reed and his wife, Tiffany A. Reed, are both charged in a 10-count indictment claiming theft…
Read MoreCity offers 34-cent property tax reduction:Officials say higher sales tax will allow lower property tax
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard NUNLEY McMinnville officials said they would be willing to reduce city property taxes by 34 cents this year if city voters approve a local sales tax hike.Members of the Finance Committee formally voted on their intent Friday during a meeting that had been recessed from…
Read MoreFarmer’s Market, a great place to shop
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Lisa Martinez, left, and Carol Clarke have sold their fresh produce at Warren County Farmer’s Market for a number of years. (Janice M. Howard photo) Oh, the great taste of sliced homegrown tomatoes, enhancing servings of green beans just coming off the stove and…
Read MoreArmchair Quarterback: Small schools can’t win in BCS system
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist I’m not one to support frivolous lawsuits, since they tend to be a big waste of time and money; however, I hope Tulane University sues the fire out of the Bowl Championship Series and it’s monopolistic henchmen.In recent meetings, the leaders of the major conferences voted against having a championship…
Read MoreLooking to the future: Fisher holds WCMS tryouts
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tryouts for the Warren County Middle School girls fast-pitch softball team were scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, but due to bad weather tryouts were rescheduled for Thursday and Friday with a make-up date set for Monday.Head coach Franklin Fisher, whose team finished the season strong…
Read MorePioneers ready to get down to business: Football squad can begin practice in pads Monday
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard WCHS head coach Gerald Tidwell addresses his troops after their intrasquad scrimmage during spring practice. The Pioneers wil hit the field for the first time in pads this summer Monday afternoon. (Rob Nunley photo) After months of hitting the weight room, the Pioneer football team…
Read MoreCEO Roundtable to sponsor golf tourney
The CEO Roundtable of Warren County has become the sponsor organization for the 15th annual high school invitation golf tournament that will be held at McMinnville Country Club on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the day after Labor Day.This tournament was launched by golf coach Keith Maxwell and athletic director Andy Jacobs of Warren County High School.…
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