By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard WILLIAMS Woodbury resident and self-professed atheist Kyle Williams, is once again working to have the Ten Commandments removed from government buildings in Warren County, according to County Executive Kenneth Rogers.“He brought up an envelope last week indicating his request was still in effect,” Rogers…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Michael Devin Galligan remained a youth soccer coach even after his illness. Spending his final years heightening brain cancer awareness, which included running the New York City marathon nine months after brain surgery, Michael Devin Galligan lost his seven-year battle with cancer Dec. 27. He…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Jennifer Acosta views the area where a heating unit caught on fire just before Christmas, leaving much of her family’s apartment with smoke and water damage. (Duane Sherrill photo) A fire which destroyed their belongings just before Christmas couldn’t stop the holiday spirit for one…

Workers with the Warren County Rescue Squad searched the Collins River for days following Dr. Kumar’s disappearance, but his body didn’t surface until two months later. Kumar jumps in riverWhere is Dr. Kumar? The mysterious disappearance of Dr. Kodehalli Prasannakumar from behind his home on Collins River Drive on Jan. 14 stirred questions and speculation…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard While he doesn’t want to offend any customers who oppose gambling, Super Rama manager Keith Hollingsworth said his company’s move to become a Tennessee lottery retailer makes good business sense.“I don’t know if we’ll have people standing out the door or just see a small…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Tom Moran displays some carvings featuring a few of his Looney Toons favorites including the Road-Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Yosemite Sam and the inimitable Foghorn Leghorn. (Charles W. Johnson photo) In today’s world recycling is a catch-phrase that seems to be on the tip…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HOBBS His service station known far and wide as the gathering place for those in the Viola community, long-time resident and prominent Viola citizen Emmett (Rabbit) Hobbs died Christmas Eve at the age of 85.“They called it Liar’s Corner because that’s where all the men…

By MELISSA STOVER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Brenda Sanders, left, and Geta Geer did some after Christmas shopping at JCPenney yesterday. Local retailers said returns were down and more customers were taking advantage of post-holiday sales this year. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Nothing but empty boxes and tiny bits of paper remain.…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard REDMON Deputies conducting a welfare check on three small children discovered a meth lab in their home and deplorable conditions which prompted removal of the children.“From what I understand it was a very bad situation,” said Sheriff Jackie Matheny of the conditions in the house.…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Tennessee Highway Patrol has honored Sgt. Jimmy Jones for 15 years of service with the state.“It is a privilege and honor to present my friend, Sgt. Jimmy Jones with his 15-year service commendation,” said Highway Patrol Capt. John H. Eldridge. “Jimmy loves the highway…