By Duane Sherrill / Columnist When I was growing up, back in the dark ages, everyone knew losing a tooth meant a visit by the tooth fairy.All you had to do was place the tooth under your pillow when you went to sleep and the next morning there would magically appear a quarter in place…

Our Viewpoint The annual Astro Auction, taking place today and the rest of this week at Caney Fork’s auditorium, is another example of Warren countians volunteering, reaching out, and helping their neighbors in need.Life is filled with constant obstacles. It centers around problems and overcoming adversity. That’s why supporting the Astro Auction, and the annual…

The 14th annual White Oak Crafts Fair has become a premier event for showing some of the area’s finest talent. The two-day festival celebrating local craft traditions will return to The Arts Center of Cannon County Aug. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with over 80 booths both inside and in tents…

The marriage of Megan Mone? Martin and Charles Rider Clarke was solemnized in a wedding ceremony taking place recently at Cannonsburg Village Chapel, Murfreesboro.Lee Perkins performed the double ring ceremony at 6 o’clock in the evening following a musical prelude presented by Susan Mullins and String Ensemble of Murfreesboro.The bride is the daughter of Mr.…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The man accused of robbing McMinnville Loan was indicted Friday.The defendant, Vinkey Terry, 56, was indicted on the charge of aggravated robbery for his role this June in the hold up of the Chancery Street loan institution located across from Bobby Ray School.Lawmen say Terry,…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard An overflow of non-English speaking students at Hickory Creek Elementary School has prompted school system officials to establish a second elementary English Language Learner (ELL) program, which recently opened at Bobby Ray Elementary School.“(Instructor) Heather Williamson had 70 to 80 students she was working with…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 39-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in traffic court action:• Misty M. Lusk was directed to serve five days of an 11-29 sentence, pay $350 plus costs and forfeit her driver’s license for one year for…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HAMBY Despite the increasingly technical skills being taught to some of today’s students, employers often complain that many of them are unsuitable for work because they don’t have good work ethics. Beginning this quarter, the Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville hopes to change that.According to…

The Tennessee Titans organization is throwing its tremendous weight behind the community blood supply.Blood banks across the country are struggling with one- and two-day blood supplies. The Tennessee Titans recognize an emergency when they see it. General Manager Floyd Reese asks all eligible people to step up, give blood and proudly wear their bandage as…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Patrons at the Gilley Pool enjoy some of the features that have made the facility successful beyond the expectations of city officials, as well as breaking attendance re-cords. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The first two months of attendance at the new Gilley Pool have more…