Security Federal holds Gold and Silver lead
In the Gold and Silver bowling league at McMinnville Lanes, Security Federal has 22 points for first place. Dr Pepper has 20 points, Crouch Motors has 17 points, Holder Realty has 15.5 points, Cumberland Bank 14 and McMinnville Lanes has 7.5 points.Robbie Bond turned in the high game of the day for the women with…
Read MoreOutdoor Shop hooks Marlins
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tournament action heated up Monday night in the 11-12 year-old Cal Ripken league at the Dottie West ball field. In the first game of the night the Outdoor Shop Tigers downed the Medley Marlins 8-3.Micah Black picked up the win, giving up two runs on…
Read MoreRobservations: Give youth sports back to the young
By Rob Nunley The national magazine “U.S. News and World Report” isn’t known for devoting cover stories to unimportant issues.Their June 7 edition featured an article on a topic which is familiar to many of us around Warren County — youth sports. And while some of the examples they displayed seemed extreme, some seemed disappointingly…
Read MoreBasketball camps abound this summer
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard It’s that time of year when coaches are busy putting on camps as young players are eager to hone their basketball skills.This week two basketball camps were held, one by WCHS coach Chris Turner and one by college standout Jennifer Wilson. Both camps were busy…
Read MoreRubley’s Nursery claims Cal Ripken title
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Rubley’s Nursery claimed the season championship in the 9-10 year-old Cal Ripken league Monday night with an impressive 18-6 win over D.C. Roofing.Justin Ware went the distance for Rubley’s allowing just three hits to pick up the win. Ware helped himself when he launched one…
Read MoreRoss hears 55-person court docket
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 55-person docket was heardTuesday by Judge Larry Ross inGeneral Sessions Court. Included in court action:• Jose Hernandez was boundover to the grand jury on chargesof sexual battery, possession oflegend drugs and theft.• Connie Lynn Ash was boundover to the grand jury on chargesof manufacture…
Read MoreGospel the theme for tonight’s live music downtown at gazebo
Main Street Music presents TheCaravan Singers tonight at 6 p.m.for a free concert in the downtownpark gazebo. The event has been movedfrom the Farmers Market back tothe gazebo due to constructiondelays with the Main StreetMcMinnville economic developmentproject. Organizers want totake advantage of the gazebo foras long as possible. Tonight’s genre of music isgospel. Next week’s…
Read MoreVenture program led to marriage
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Most people wouldn’t think ofscouting as an organizationwhere one might find a futuremate, but for McMinnvillenatives Josh and Laura JenningsStoner that’s exactly whathappened. Both have been members ofVenture Crew, a relatively newprogram of Boy Scouts ofAmerica that allows young menand women from 14 to…
Read MoreCity looks at hiring person to enforce residential codes
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Don’t mow your lawn? Haveabandoned vehicles taking upspace? Is your yard filled withjunk? Do your neighbor problemsrelate to any of the above? If the answer to any of thosequestions is yes, the city may soonhave a solution. Officials areconsidering hiring a propertymaintenance inspector whosefunction would…
Read MoreFreeman honored with Bell Ringer Award
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard The CHEER Mental HealthAssociation convened last weekfor the organization’s 2004 annualmeeting and Bell Ringer Award. Longtime CHEER boardmember C.N. Womack made thepresentation to this year’s recipient,and the night’s guest speaker,Dr. B.L. Freeman, CEO ofVolunteer Behavioral Health CareSystem, of which CHEER is apart. Dr. Freemen…
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