By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 55-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in traffic court action:• Jonathan W. Simmons was ordered to serve 30 days of an 11-29 sentence and make restitution for theft and violation of probation.• John O. Robinson was…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard When someone’s heart stops, mere seconds can make the difference between life and death. In fact, studies have shown that for every minute defibrillation is delayed, survival rates decrease 7 to 10 percent.To prepare for such an event at their school, officials at Morrison Elementary,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A local couple faces narcotics charges after lawmen allegedly found a meth lab in the man’s home while looking for a fugitive.The suspects, Clark Tubbs and Paula Walker, were charged with manufacture of methamphetamine after deputies reportedly found numerous items used in the production of…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ZECHMAN Faced with a “pay me now or pay me later” choice, commissioners will decide Monday night if the county will permit a $1.2 million bond issue to fund three school projects — including the renovation of the football stadium.“What we’re saying is why not…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) A new student pick-up procedure at West Elementary caused minor afternoon traffic jams around the school last week. Principal Marsha Newman says once parents get used to the new procedure, traffic will flow more smoothly. (Will Stewart photo) A move to increase safety…

By Ed Kimbrell / Columnist It’s difficult to untangle how it all began. It could have been sources making off-the-record telephone calls to investigative reporters like Channel 5’s Phil Williams or reporters in Knoxville who relentlessly cover the empire the University of Tennessee is, one that stretches from the mountains to the bluff. It could…

By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist Although it’s been several months since I told my significant other to have a seat before I delivered the big news and his face turned white as a ghost, I’m still having trouble believing I’m about to become a mother again.This coming week will be my last week at work…

Our Viewpoint Voting to take out a $1.2 million bond issue is never an easy decision. But that’s what county commissioners will face during their meeting Monday night.Examining the situation and the work which needs to be done to various portions of our school system, commissioners would be smart to go ahead and approve the…

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver will present two performances Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. announces the Arts Center of Cannon County, Woodbury.Lawson began his bluegrass career over 30 years ago playing banjo for Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys. In 1971, he joined the Country Gentlemen. During eight years with…

A party celebrating the first birthday of John Michael Garrett was given July 13 in the tea room at The Inn at Harvest Farms Lake. The child was born July 17, 2002.He is the son of Todd and Sheri Garrett and grandson of Don and Elaine Garrett of Sparta, Freddie and Diane Morton of Morrison.The…