By Duane Sherrill I can’t dance and I know it. This gives me the advantage over most other humans, mostly of the female variety, since I realize my limitations whereas most people don’t.If I had a quarter for every time some girl made fun of my dancing or told me I couldn’t dance, I’d be…

Our Viewpoint The first hurdle that’s difficult to overcome is the fact our state leaders have extended legal driving privileges to people who are in this country illegally. That concept in itself is not easy to accept.The reasoning, however, isn’t so far-fetched if you buy into the logic of the Tennessee Department of Safety. Officials…

Nicole Annette Lewis and Justin Daniel Jernigan will be married in a ceremony taking place May 22 at a Meadowbrook Drive residence.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Annette Watson of McMinnville and the late Herman C. Lewis Jr. Her grandparents are Herman C. Lewis Sr. of Bon Aqua and the late Reba M.…

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Melissa Jane Jones and James Darren Milligan are being announced. The wedding ceremony will take place May 22 at First United Methodist Church in Newbern.The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Stephen Jones of Morrison. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ronald…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Students from across the county descended on Eastside Elementary last week for a first-ever countywide math competition. Capturing first place in both the fifth- and sixth-grade, and seventh- and eighth-grade divisions was Warren County Middle School.Competition organizer and Eastside math teacher Kim Cantrell said the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard A total of 16 contestants will be vying for the title of 2004 Warren County Junior Princess during the annual pageant for young girls ages 9 through 11. The contest, sponsored by the McMinnville Jaycees, will be an event of May 1 at the…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Generations owner David Gaither announces the opening of a home for teen-age boys who are referred there by the Department of Children’s Services due to complex family problems. It is located in Centertown. (Amy Satterwhite photo) Citing a need in the community, David Gaither of…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The WCMS golf team picked up a sweep in a three-way match Friday, downing both Manchester Westwood Jr. High and Coffee Co. Middle School.In boys action, Austin Fairchild led the Pioneers with a nine-hole total of 40, while Brett Patterson came in with a 43.…

By James Clark Steve McNair lost one of his most explosive targets in WR Justin McCareins. The Titans defense lost probably its most recognizable player in Jevon Kearse. And popular tight end and team leader Frank Wycheck retired after battling a series of concussions.Yes, the Titans had some holes to fill heading into the NFL…

By Dale Stubblefield I’m usually not a very emotional person. But as high school ball starts its final two weeks of play and graduation is just around the corner, I can’t help but feel sad this year.I’ve watched many kids end their high school careers and seen many parents become very emotional as their kid…