Helen Elkins led the Club Collect to open the Nov. 3 meeting of McMinnville Garden Club. The session was held at The Collection with Hilda Cantrell presiding in the absence of Martha Gillespie, president.Jim McGaw was present to accept a check to cover costs of parts for the Hebe statue renovation.The program, “Leading Man” Variety…

Across the state, 33,000 nursing home employees dedicate their lives to serving others.In appreciation for their hard work and tireless efforts, long-term care employees recently celebrated Nursing Home Caregiver Appreciation Day.During a special ceremony, Raintree Manor honored its 143 employees who provide 24-hour continuing care to its nursing home patients.“Nursing home employees are everyday heroes…

Fall Creek Falls State Park welcomes the spirit of Christmas each year with its three-day Christmas on the Mountain celebration at the Fall Creek Falls Inn and Conference Center in Pikeville. The special event is slated Dec. 5 through 7.In addition to a large display of crafts for sale, there will be activities for children…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Caroline Brooks, 2 1/2-year-old daughter of Duane and Jennifer Brooks, enjoys a booth filled with stuffed Santas, snowmen and much more. She’s holding a doll purchased with her own money at the craft fair. (Margaret Hobbs photo) Holiday traditions make special memories for our families…

In the Gold and Silver League, Holder Realty is in first place with 36 points. Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in second with 33 points, Cumberland Lumber has 31, Security Federal 28.5, Dr Pepper 25.5, Cumberland Bank 24, Crouch Motors 18 and McMinnville Lanes 12 points.For the ladies last week, Mickey Patton had the high…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Boyd Broncos traveled to Monterey Tuesday night for a high school basketball matchup with the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats. The Lady Broncos struggled in their opening game, falling 73-35 to the Lady Wildcats, but the Broncos battled their way to an opening night victory…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s junior varsity girls had a chance to take the spotlight Friday night, as they opened the Papa John’s Thanksgiving classic with a matchup against the Riverdale JV.Unfortunately for the homestanding Lady Pioneers, turnovers proved costly throughout the contest, as Riverdale built an early…

By Duane Sherrill What kind of world do we live in when the Cincinnati Bengals are leading their division and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the verge of missing the playoffs?Welcome to the world of parity. We’ve screamed for it for many years, wanting true competition where everyone is on equal footing. Well, we’ve…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard MAXWELL Warren County High School golf coach Keith Maxwell has been appointed as a state representative to the National Federation of High School Golf Coaches. Maxwell, who has coached golf for more than 16 years, was recommended for the position by the executive director of…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After losing eight wrestlers to the high school last year, the Warren County Middle School wrestling program is in a rebuilding process.Tuesday night in a tri-match against David Lipscomb and Hendersonville the young Pioneers held their own against the older squads. Warren County fell to…