Movie night to return in August
If you love watching movies under the downtown stars, then you’re in for a treat in August.Back by popular demand, Downtown Movie Night will return for its third installment at its familiar spot on Court Square. This time, the fun-loving family adventure “E.T.” will be the movie of choice. It will be shown downtown on…
Read MoreWarren takes top honors in AAUW art show
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Claiming sweepstakes honors during the art show are Greg Donelson, front left, Chase Fults and Jimmy Baker. At back, Tara Felty, Salem McGregor, Brett Warren and Kasi McGregor. (Janice M. Howard photo) The American Association of University Women announce winners of its annual art…
Read MoreMartin to play baseball for Lee University
By GEORGE STARR / Lee University Sports Information Director MARTIN Matt Martin could be a valuable piece to the puzzle the Lee University coaching staff has spent plenty of time searching for.The third baseman from McMinnville, is a left-handed hitter who batted around the .300 mark for Jackson State Community College over the past two…
Read MoreRobservations: Find sports wackiness on the Web
By Rob Nunley / Columnist From time to time, things get a little slow here at the offices of your friendly neighborhood sports department.But when that old clock on the wall seems to be dragging, we can always take a ride on the information superhighway to help pass the time — often discovering fun sports-related…
Read MoreCollege players ‘serve’ as instructors at WCHS camp
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Coach Franklin Fisher is holding his annual volleyball camp this week. Candace Stubblefield, left, and Amanda Goad square off during blocking drills while the rest of the campers wait their turn. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County Lady Pioneer volleyball team is getting ready for…
Read MoreNow Hear This: The glorious days of childhood
By Hope Hines / Columnist We made it! Hard to believe I know, but we did.Made what?Made it from childhood to adults. Can I get an amen.Most of us anyway. For some the transition was never completed. I know, because I love living in a “make believe” world. And, please don’t burst my bubble.If you…
Read MoreTaking A Stand: Stand back when I’m going to lunch
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist There should be a sacred time around noon every day when folks simply don’t bother other folks out of respect of the age-old lunchtime tradition.How many times has this happened to you? You’re on your way out the door with your friends, about to enjoy a nice lunch to break…
Read MoreSheriff’s department doing admirable job
Our Viewpoint The Warren County Sheriff’s Department deserves wholehearted praise after receiving a glowing review from the TBI in its latest report on crime.Among counties our size, there wasn’t a sheriff’s department better at catching criminals than Warren County’s. That’s in the entire state of Tennessee.The TBI report revealed our local sheriff’s department solved 55.4…
Read MoreRelatives gather at New Union church
Relatives of Margaret Warren Williams and the late Wesley Brown Williams of Short Mountain Road came from far and near July 5 to attend a family reunion at New Union Church of Christ fellowship hall in Manchester.Descendants of the couple include eight children, 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren with another to be born in September.Folks…
Read MoreMoffat, Priestley tell wedding plans
Elizabeth Grace Moffat will become the bride of Marshall Jay Priestley is a ceremony taking place Aug. 16 at Otter Creek Church of Christ in Nashville.Announcing the couple’s engagement and marriage plans are the bride-elect’s parents, Kathleen Cagle and Dan Moffatt, both of Hampton Cove, Ala. She is the granddaughter of Henry Johnstone of Florida,…
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