By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard BROCK After an undercover operation where a 19-year-old was allegedly able to purchase beer at eight local businesses without providing any kind of ID, Warren County Commissioners are irritated. Several have voiced concerns about whether these businesses should be allowed to retain their beer…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Baker Mountain man is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed his uncle Friday afternoon.The suspect, Adam Rigsby, 25, is charged with first-degree murder for the slaying of Paul Rigsby, 32. The suspect is being held at Van Buren County Jail under a…

By Will Stewart / Columnist STEWART American citizenship. Ask much of the world’s population and they would tell you this is a chief wish of theirs.From the Mexican laborer to the Indian software designer to the Chinese peasant, becoming a citizen of the United States is seen by many, including many of those who hate…

Our Viewpoint From our perch in Warren County, it’s difficult to completely understand the gay marriage frenzy taking place in San Francisco. Over 3,000 same-sex couples obtained marriage licenses in just over one week’s time and many more are waiting to be pronounced “spouses for life.”The thought of same-sex marriage is enough to make some…

BABY GIRLShelby Lynn Hale, daughter of Kristy and Robert Hale, arrived Jan. 14 at River Park Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14-1/2 ounces.The baby has a brother, Jaymeson Dale Hale.Grandparents are David and DeVonna Burch, Wayne and Arlene Hale, all of McMinnville. BABY GIRLTrinity Faith Snider arrived Jan. 16 at River Park Hospital weighing 7…

Friendships That Endure was the devotional topic used as Ila Vae Boren read from Proverbs 18 for the Lucky-Northside Family and Community Education Club’s Jan. 22 meeting at The Collection.Roll call was answered with “one thing I’d like to do this year.” Guests for the day were Ruby Self and Nell Roller.Hilda Lytle, Extension agent,…

The engagement of Shawndee Nichole Martin and Willie Clifford Taylor is being announced. The wedding is planned for March 13 at Ivy Bluff Church of Christ.The bride-elect is the daughter of G.A. and Kathy Martin of Morrison. She is the granddaughter of Lillie Smith and the late John Smith, the late Ida Mae and Gilbert…

There is life after 40, writes author Dorette Green. Her new novel, Dallas Glitz, follows two hairdressers in what might be their last quest for true love and happiness.Green takes readers into the hair salon and takes a look at the mechanics of the beauty and cosmetics industry while unveiling the glamorous world of the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Karagan M. Turner walked away with the title and crown as winner of the 2004 Little Miss Valentine Pageant. She is the 6-year-old daughter of Phillip and Tamy Turner.There was a total of 28 contestants vying for the honor during the 37th annual contest…

Jaycees Basketball tournament scores from Hickory Creek:Westside Auto Repair 21,Goolsby Sausage 19WA 6 4 5 8 — 21GS 2 4 11 2 — 19WA- Jacques Elam 7, Dakota Myers 8, Jake Driver 4, Andre Martin 2. GS- Andy McElroy 15, Trevor Vaughn 2, Justin Wilson 2.—Dan’s Hideaway 19,Dr Pepper 10DH 5 8 4 2 —…