Warren County defended its home field honorably Saturday, as the 11-and 12-year-old JFL Packers blanked visiting Woodbury, 22-0.The Packers got the job done with defense, with Dakota Taylor recording a pair of interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.After a scoreless first quarter, the Packers posted a touchdown in the second to take a 6-0 halftime…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Lady Bronco soccer team continued to struggle with its inexperience Saturday, as Boyd fell 9-0 in a home match against Friendship Christian.Friendship went to work early and controlled the first half with six goals on the scoreboard. The Lady Broncos had very little offense…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Middle School’s volleyball team held a play-day Saturday at the WCHS gym with Avery Trace and White County participating in the round-robin format.The Lady Pioneers’ first opponent was Cookeville’s Avery Trace. Warren County fell behind early in the first game falling 25-18. Avery…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist Two years ago, the lives of each and every one of us were turned upside down as we watched terror unfold before our eyes in New York.We will never forget what we were doing or where we were when this tragic event took place. I feel it’s very important we…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) The Titans received more than a few hours of entertainment when they watched last year’s Super Bowl.They learned from a back-breaking Tampa Bay defense how to better attack an Oakland Raider offense which had shredded them for 41 points in the AFC Championship.“We learned…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Michael Thrower of the 9- and 10-year-old Warren County Junior Football League’s Dolphins tries to break through a group of Titan defenders during Saturday’s game at Nunley Stadium. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Michael Thrower scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the 9- and 10-year-old…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Middle School’s Jesse Paz, right, and Catherine Stubblefield surround a Manchester Westwood player during Monday night’s game in Manchester. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County Middle School soccer team traveled to Coffee County Monday night for a game against Manchester Westwood Middle School.The…

By MELISSA STOVER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard It came in with a splash, and went out with a bang.Despite a late opening, Gilley Pool had a fantastic year in terms of attendance, surpassing pool officials’ expectations. There were over 31,000 pool visitors this season, up from the 20,000 people who swam in…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Morrison Elementary School teacher Monty Childers, right, is seen here with WZTV Fox 17 morning personalities, from left, Kelly Sutton and Charlie Chase after being awarded the station’s Top Teacher honor last week. (Photo provided) TV cameras, celebrities, a limousine and a Warren County teacher.…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Dr Pepper rules!: Bobby Ray Elementary first-graders Gavin Laxon, left, and Sarah Knowles make use of the Ruler Art curriculum developed by their teacher, Carol Neal. (Will Stewart photo) When she wasn’t able to find any supplemental activities giving ruler practice to her young students,…