Our Viewpoint If his first year and a half in office is any indication, U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis is dedicated to serving the people of Warren County.Davis, who is a frequent visitor to McMinnville, recently pushed to get $11 million in federal highway funds allocated to the area’s coveted four-lane to Woodbury project. It’s a…

Our Viewpoint You could say McMinnville Parks and Recreation is on the right track by informing local educators about the benefits of fitness walking.Our schools and our teachers need to preach the importance of physical activity, coupled with a sensible diet, as much as possible. That’s because it appears our children aren’t eager to chase…

Paula and Randall Harris are the parents of a daughter they have named Madison Paige. She weighed 8 pounds, 1-1/2 ounces upon arrival March 8 at River Park Hospital.Her siblings include Tasha Pleasant, Shae Harris, Katey Harris and Cameron Morris.Grandparents are Paul Smith, Debbie Rice, Robert and Anna Jo Harris, all of McMinnville.

Wedding plans of Karyn Debra Bohn and Justin Robert Rich are being revealed. The couple will be married April 24 in a ceremony taking place at the Inn at Harvest Farms Lake, Morrison.The bride-elect is the daughter of John W. Bohn of Cookeville and the late Eleanor M. Bohn. She is the granddaughter of the…

James and Marilyn Hale announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Nicole, to Nicholas Dale Pelham. He is the son of Phillip and Pat Pelham.Miss Hale is the granddaughter of Hershell and Marie Ford, Jewell Hale Melton, the late Shelah Hale, and the late Frank Melton, all of the Short Mountain community.Her fianc? is the…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard McMinnville Parks and Recreation wellness and aquatics manager Amanda Metcalf, front, leads a number of school system personnel on a brisk walk on the greenway during a fitness walking inservice Monday afternoon. (Will Stewart photo) Unlike ordinary walking, fitness walking is done at a quick…

By Dandy Dave The WWE released Sean O’Haire last week. That is a move I don’t understand.Sean has all the tools to be a real superstar. He’s 6 foot, 6 inches tall and about 250 pounds of ripped muscle. He’s graceful in the ring, and has a look that just can’t miss.O’Haire is a former…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Middle School Pioneer and Lady Pioneer tennis teams were in action against Lewisburg on Wednesday at the Civic Center courts. The Pioneers continued their winning ways, taking the match 9-1. The girls fell to 0-3 on the year as they lost 8-1.In…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Middle School baserunner Linnsay Williamson slides into second, upending DeKalb County’s shortstop in the process, during Tuesday afternoon’s doubleheader at the WCHS softball field The Middle School Lady Pioneer softball team took on DeKalb County Middle Tuesday afternoon at the WCHS softball field.…