Constituent survey now available online
State Sen. Jerry Cooper (D-McMinnville), Rep. Charlie Curtiss (D-Sparta) and Rep. Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma) are asking their constituents to let them know their opinions on major issues which will be coming before the State Legislature in the next few months.“I want to thank Senator Cooper for his hard work on this survey, and I am…
Read MoreCounty commissioners favor sales tax increase
We, the undersigned members of the Warren County Commission, individually approve and endorse the proposed increase in the local option sales tax as described in the referendum question which Warren County voters residing outside McMinnville city limits will decide Feb. 10, 2004.We strongly recommend our fellow citizens carefully consider this proposal, seek authoritative and well-informed…
Read MoreNeed to find a file? There’s no shortage at health department
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Tonnya Robinson pulls some records in the health department’s new records room. The room, part of a recent expansion, allows patient records to be stored in a secure environment that meets HIPAA privacy regulations. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The Warren County Health Department recently…
Read MoreThere was smoke, but no nursing home fire
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ADAMS Smoke pouring from a ceiling at Raintree Manor nursing home led to the scrambling of emergency units from Warren County and surrounding communities Tuesday evening as the responders prepared for a possible evacuation of the health care facility.However, residents of the nursing home were…
Read MoreBurning on water: Luxurious houseboats burst into flames on Center Hill Lake
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Three houseboats smolder Thursday at Center Hill Marina after an early morning fire completely destroyed 14 boats and partially damaged five more. (Photo courtesy Dennis Stanley, The Review (Smithville) An early Thursday morning blaze at Center Hill Marina in DeKalb County completely destroyed 14…
Read MoreHigh school names top two students: Dowell, Smith share valedictorian honors
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard SMITH The race to the top is over and it ended in a tie as Warren County High School principal James Bennett has announced the co-valedictorians and top 10 percent of the class of 2004.Finishing in first place are Dustin Dowell, son of Donna Dowell…
Read MoreBeasley killed on bypass
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The passenger side of the truck driven by Ernest Beasley was completely sheered away after striking a utility pole near the off-ramp of Highway 70 Bypass near Newtown. Beasley died in the Thursday night crash. (Duane Sherrill photo) A local man was killed when he…
Read MoreObituary Report for January 30, 2004
Wendy Gail Barnhill, 48McMinnville resident and Lakeland, Fla., native Wendy Gail Barnhill, 48, died Jan. 27 at River Park Hospital.A security guard at Wal-Mart and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Margaret Smith Barnhill.She is survived by daughters, Tina Madisen of Crossville and Tony St. Clair…
Read MoreThe Village Idiot: Enjoying the Golden Years
By Jim Mullen / Columnist Joe and Betty had bought a weekend house in the mountains years ago. They drove up from the city every weekend they could, and spent every vacation there. Their kids and then their grandkids come up every chance they get, too.Over the years they’ve made all kinds of improvements —…
Read MoreThe stories candidates tell
By Cokie & Steven Roberts Franklin Roosevelt never publicized his wheelchair. John Kennedy carefully hid his Addison’s disease and back problems. But Sen. John Kerry talks openly about his treatment last year for prostate cancer. Why the change?American politicians have always told stories about themselves to illustrate their low origins or high virtues. Think of…
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