By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard SULLIVAN The reported confession made by once convicted murderer Eric Sullivan to his attorney could find its way before a jury if prosecutors get their way.Sullivan, 37, was to face a second trial beginning Monday for the May 2000 beating death of Louie Johnson, 63.…

The Homeland Community Bank Pirates reached the championship game of the 11- and 12-year-old Cal Ripken league Monday night with a 12-1 win over the Outdoor Shop Tigers.A nine-run fourth inning was the key for the Pirates, as they ended the game via the 10-run mercy rule.Lou Christian pitched all four innings for the Pirates,…

Andrew Sims of the Security Federal Royals delivers during Monday night’s championship game in the 11- and 12-year-old Cal Ripken baseball league tournament. The Security Federal Royals’ dynasty in the 11- and 12-year-old Cal Ripken baseball league continued Monday night, as they captured the tournament championship with a 7-2 win over the Homeland Community Bank…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Members of the McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen expressed their sympathy to Alderman Michael Chrisawn in the death of his son and postponed last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting.Mayor Royce Davenport issued a press release noting the board’s sympathies and said members of the…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard A day filled with kids games, live music and plenty of food is set for this Saturday at Covenant Fellowship Church to benefit Wishes and Rainbows, a non-profit organization aimed at helping people with neurological disorders.In addition to traditional carnival-type activities, seven vehicles will also be…

Attention seniors! If you’re a resident of Warren County over 60, and have an income of less than $12,103 a year, you are eligible for food vouchers at the Warren County Farmers Market.The Tennessee Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program is expanding its program to Warren County. The purpose of the program is to improve the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Clusters of colorful helium balloons, paper palm trees and decorative garlands provided a festive atmosphere for the “Fun in the Sun” Hawaiian luau featured June 5 at McMinnville Boarding Home.The residents and guests were attired in their brightest wearing apparel to compliment the array…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard ROSS Dick Ross is a firm believer in the power of prayer. That’s one of the main reasons the former preacher has organized a Concert of Prayer meeting this Saturday where all churches and people of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend.“Prayer is not an…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Those who are torn between celebrations will have some relief this year as the city of McMinnville will celebrate the Fourth of July on separate days than the outlying communities.The downtown celebration in McMinnville, as well as the Dr Pepper fireworks display held outside McMinnville…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard AYOUB One business will get its beer license back while several others may be close to losing theirs if prosecutors have their way.The Warren County Commission unanimously voted to give a beer license to Zack Ayoub of Country Club Market Monday night, ending his speculation…