Porter honored for years of service
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Rep. Charles Curtiss reads a portion of a resolution honoring local nurseryman Ed Porter, right. (Amy Satterwhite photo) To say Ed Porter has been busy would be an understatement.In fact, Porter has accomplished so much in his lifetime, he was recognized by state officials Monday…
Read MoreCommissioners vote to cut back regular meetings
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard HULETT The Warren County Commission voted to cut the frequency of its meetings in half Monday night, opting to meet every other month rather than monthly, which has been the case since the beginning of 2002.Prior to 2002, the commission had met quarterly, but…
Read MoreGetting a grip on state finances: Bredesen says state not out of woods
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Gov. Phil Bredesen, right, answers questions for WCPI reporter Bill Zechman following his speech at McMinnville Civic Center Monday morning. (James Clark photo) Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tennessee is off the financial respirator, but the state still needs to reform some of its programs — most…
Read MoreLittle Miss and Mister pageant deadline approaches
An April 3 deadline has been set to submit applications for the 2004 Little Miss and Mister Warren County Pageant. The event, sponsored by the Jaycees, is slated April 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at Hickory Creek Elementary School gymnasium.Each child must be between the ages of 4 and 6 the day of the pageant,…
Read MoreJaycees seek entrants for Junior Princess Pageant
The 2004 Junior Princess Pageant for local girls ages 9 through 11 is being presented by the Jaycees. Each contestant must be a U.S. citizen, resident of Warren County and enrolled in school.The competition is slated May 1 beginning at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium at Hickory Creek Elementary School with April 17 having been…
Read MorePhantom captures CCP stage
New York baritone Josh Powell stars as The Phantom, with New Orleans and Knoxville soprano Nicole Begue, a member of the Playhouse’s resident company, as Christine when the Phantom captures the stage. (Photo provided) Cumberland County Playhouse has no trouble transforming itself into New York, Japan, the Grand Ole Opry, Kansas, London, North Carolina, Oz,…
Read MoreSteele students earn belts
Gary Steele Karate Studio is proud to announce the promotions of 10 of its finest students to the ranks of black belt in the martial arts.After training for about three years, the following students were tested on fitness, discipline and martial arts skills. Promoted to first degree black belt are: Ken and Cory Sydenstricker, Bob…
Read MoreUpon Further Review: Rainouts and sports sections
By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist It sure has been quite around the office for the last four days. Yes, Rob tied the knot Friday night and let me say I have never seen him happier. After being a bachelor for so long some of you may have thought he wouldn’t go through with it, but…
Read MoreLady Pioneers held to two hits in opener
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Nickey Poe, seen here in this file photo against Sequatchie County last week, had one of the two hits the Lady Pioneers managed against Lincoln County Monday night. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Lady Pioneers softball team traveled to Lincoln County Monday afternoon as the long…
Read MorePioneers no-hit in season opener
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Senior Joey Haston took the mound for the Pioneers season opener against Tullahoma. Haston worked five and a third innings giving up five runs, four hits and two walks, while striking out eight. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Opening day for the Pioneer baseball team didn’t go…
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