By William Rusher / Columnist There has been a lot of talk recently about Hillary Clinton’s political game plan. Will she run for president in 2004? Wait until 2008? Is she backing Gen. Wesley Clark, or some other stalking horse, for the 2004 nomination? Might she take the vice presidential spot on his team, expecting…

By Nat Hentoff / Columnist On Oct. 15, Michel Schiavo, husband and guardian of 39-year-old Terri Schiavo, ordered the removal of her feeding tube. For 13 years, this brain-damaged woman has been in what some, though not all, neurologists say is a “persistent vegetative state.” She is not brain dead, not terminal and, as The…

By James Clark / Columnist It’s been said you can’t fight city hall. But at least you can roll it.Halloween pranksters accomplished the rare – and daring – act of rolling city hall Wednesday night, coming within feet of McMinnville Police Department headquarters in the process. Based on reports, the pranksters escaped just moments before…

Our Viewpoint As we prepare for Halloween and get ready to trick or treat tonight, the emphasis will be on family fun. While it’s important to enjoy Halloween, we can’t forget returning home safely is crucial to having an enjoyable night.That’s why the Standard encourages everyone to take part in Halloween activities, but to also…

BABY BOYGregg Bryan Dodd Jr., weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces upon arrival Sept. 10 at River Park Hospital.His parents are Miranda and Gregg Dodd Sr. Brothers are Dameon Matthew Abair and De’Sean Lyn Bell.Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Pruitt of Tullahoma, Mickey Abair of McMinnville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Dodd Jr. of…

Blanche Striegel became a new member when Bonner Family and Community Education Club conducted its October meeting in the Magnolia Room.After President Vita Gulley gave a report on Wellness, Cleo McBride showed a pillow case she had embroidered. Marie Stubblefield was recognized for having received four ribbons at the Warren County A&L Fair.The same slate…

BASINGER Joshua Benton Basinger will begin his tenure Nov. 2 as pastor of Shellsford Baptist Church. Basinger comes to McMinnville from Florence, Ky., with his wife, Carol Ann, and 10-month old daughter, Anna Elizabeth.For the past several years, he has served Florence Baptist Church in various ministries including Youth Ministry, Music Ministry and Recreation, and…

There were 68 descendants of Cleveland A. Cantrell, 1850-1930, and Sarah E. Lane Cantrell, 1853-1925, who met for the 14th reunion of the Cantrell cousins. The event took place Oct. 19 at Midway Community Center.Serving as hostess, Ann Haley Hutchings had decorated the center using a colorful autumn theme. She was assisted by daughter, Martha…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist Did Halloween sneak up on you this year?I don’t see how, since it comes around on Oct. 31 every year. But if you woke up this morning and find yourself unprepared for All Hallow’s Eve, don’t panic.You don’t need to run to your local retail outlet and rummage through the…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Dibrell’s fifth- and sixth-grade girls held on for a narrow victory Tuesday night, as they took an 18-13 win over Irving College.A quick start proved to be key for the Lady Wildcats, as they got six points from post Sarah Roller to go…