Board officials say appointed superintendent better for education
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Believing appointed school superintendents to be better for local education than elected superintendents, the Warren County School Board voted last week for the second time in as many months in favor of the current method.The practice of appointed superintendents, who are now termed directors, was…
Read MoreRights not violated for man who allegedly set woman on fire
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard KOGER Calling a defense motion to dismiss charges against one of the three men accused of burning a woman to death earlier this year “frivolous,” District Attorney General Dale Potter maintained the defendant’s constitutional rights have not been violated.At issue during a hearing Friday was…
Read MoreLook out for scams promising big money to work at home
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The day after Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday shopping season. For many people, holiday shopping means taking on a part-time job to help with the cost of putting presents under the tree.For this reason, the allure of easy money while working at home is a…
Read MoreAppeals court determines Lewis conviction stands
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard LEWIS Johnny Lewis will continue serving his 65-year sentence for his part in the 1999 Myers Lane triple murders as the state appeals court has shot down his appeal.Lewis, 40, is serving the 65-year term after his convictions nearly two years ago on charges of…
Read MoreTeen drives 130 mph to outrun officers
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A teenager in a BMW outran lawmen Saturday night only to be captured at his home in Smithville a short time later and hit with a battery of charges.Lawmen say the suspect, Jordan Thomas Adams, 18, was traveling 130 mph in a 55 mph zone…
Read MoreIn the kitchen with Ida: Cookbook author puts Viola on map
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Well-known local cookbook author and Viola resident Ida Ramsey, right, and helper, Jo Boyd, show some of the delicious cranberry relish they have prepared for Thanksgiving. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Not often does one have an occasion where making a mistake turns into a…
Read MoreHigh school students learn value of giving through Share
By MELISSA STOVER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Share A Christmas Dinner program, sponsored by the Southern Standard and Warren County High School’s Interact Club, has officially had its kickoff and monetary donations have begun to accumulate.Donations, no matter how big or small, are the lifeline for this program. Some of the…
Read MoreRobinson’s petting zoo geared up for holidays
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) If you want animals, Patrick Robinson has you covered, especially for the holiday season. He has recently added a reindeer to his stable of pets to accompany a turkey and longtime friend Bo the camel. (James Clark photos) Most parents have to worry about…
Read MoreOutpouring of support surprises Hargrove: Teacher still recovering from tractor accident
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HARGROVE Though she lost the lower portion of her left leg to a mowing accident in September, and has remained in near constant pain, Sharon Hargrove has much to be thankful for.In the days and weeks following her tragic accident, the DeKalb County native was…
Read MoreFraudulent health insurance becoming a pressing problem
By Beth Furbush The costs associated with health insurance plans have soared over the past couple of years and so have the number of consumers bilked by insurance scams. Scam operators selling phony insurance policies have collected premiums from enrollees, but failed to pay medical providers. The consumer is often left with huge medical bills…
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