Effie Mae Narramore Turner declares her 98th birthday was a very fine day indeed. (Photo provided) On a snowy winter day, Effie Mae Narramore Turner recently celebrated a quiet 98th birthday at her home in Rolling Hills, enjoying birthday cake and ice cream. She received many phone calls, floral arrangements and greeting cards from family,…

Regina Grove will become the bride of Rob Nunley in a nuptial ceremony taking place March 12 at Mt. View Church of Christ. (Photo provided) Marriage vows will be exchanged by Regina Grove and Rob Nunley in a nuptial ceremony taking place March 12 at Mt. View Church of Christ.The bride-elect is the daughter of…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Andrea Lupo, left, looks on while Andrea Carroll gives Rachel-Ann E. Segui a treat during the fair. Rachel-Ann is the 5-year-old daughter of Rowena and Randy Segui. Heart Health Fair recently presented by River Park Hospital in conjunction with the American Heart Association was…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) The Warren County High School varsity cheerleaders competed in February at Universal Cheerleaders National Competition at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.They received their berth at the elite competition as a result of a first-place finish at last fall’s regionals, and entered the…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist As many of you know, I’m not one to let words get me upset or let little things bother me too bad.For the most part, I’m pretty easy to get along with. I usually don’t respond to threats — or even slander. But when it involves sports, I draw the…

MT Media Relations MURFREESBORO — Nine former Middle Tennessee baseball players will take part in spring training this year, including three former standouts already in Major League camp. Tullahoma, Tenn., native and 2001 first-round draft pick Dewon Brazelton is in camp with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Brazelton started last season in Class AAA Durham…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Zack Fisher fires a pitch during practice at the WCMS baseball field Monday afternoon. (Dale Stubblefield photo) With all the success of Warren County Middle School’s athletic programs, baseball has held its own and has been one of the top teams in recent years.New head…

MTSU Media Relations BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After losing four starters and more than 70 percent of the team’s offense from the previous year, 2003-04 was supposed to be a rebuilding year for a Middle Tennessee men’s basketball team that reached the championship of the Sun Belt Conference tournament the previous season. Despite starting two…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Pioneer junior Dylan Stephens laces a single during last week’s scrimmage against Cascade. It’s the beginning of a new era for the Pioneer baseball team, as longtime assistant J.W. Holt has taken the reins as head coach.And in addition to their new coach,…

By CHRIS DUNCAN / AP Sports Writer BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Middle Tennessee picked the perfect time to play one of the best games its coach had ever seen. Patrice Holmes scored 18 points to help the Lady Raiders earn a trip to the NCAA tournament with a 79-57 win over Western Kentucky on…