By Will Stewart Contrary to what the president and other evangelicals would have us believe, God is not a Republican. Nor is he a Democrat. Indeed, the idea that the Almighty (if He actually exists at all) might be interested in human politics at all is absurd.But if such charlatans as Jerry Falwell and Pat…

Our Viewpoint Centertown School is over 50 years old. There are problems with classroom space and mold. Upcoming repairs can’t be justified because the school has reached a state of diminishing returns.In short, it’s time for a new school in Centertown.This is a song Centertown residents have been singing for years. And it’s a tune…

Our Viewpoint A trip to the Warren County Election Commission indicates it’s going to be a hectic season on the local political front.From McMinnville to Morrison, seats are being contested on city government boards. When it comes to democracy – one of the backbones of our country – it’s refreshing to see so much interest.The…

Members of the American Association of University Women remind parents of the Aug. 28 deadline for entry of little girls in the 2004 Warren County Baby Show at the Warren County A&L Fair. It will be an event of Sept. 15 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in front of the grandstands.Entry forms may be obtained now…

BABY BOYKaiddan Luke Hawkins, son of Amber Ginder and Randy Hawkins, Jr., was born July 9 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and is welcomed by sister, Theadocia Ginder. Grandparents are Cindy and Joe Carter of Smithville; Tina Boivin and Rodger Boivin of Morrison and Randy Hawkins of Smithville. BABY BOYSteven…

Entries for the annual Little Fairest of the Fair Pageant will only be accepted Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Warren County Fairgrounds cattle barn.The contest, slated Sept. 14 in conjunction with the Warren County A&L Fair, will get under way at 7 p.m. at the grandstand.Applications, found in the official…

Applications for entry in the 2004 Warren County A&L Fairest of the Fair Pageant may be submitted at Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, side entrance, only on Monday, Aug. 23 and on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 3 until 6 p.m. Each contestant must submit her form in person and no entries will be accepted after the…

Marriage vows were exchanged by Melanie Lynn Gann and Dennis Harold Gryder Jr. during a recent wedding taking place at Southern Belle Wedding Chapel in Murfreesboro.The bride is the daughter of Garry Wayne and Linda Gann of McMinnville. She is the granddaughter of Ben and Lois Gann and the late Cleveland and Emogene Sanders, all…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Vol State honorees are, from left, Kristin Sharpe, April Kirby, Davey Britton, Emily Hobbs and Mary Beth Gribble. Vol State recognition is the highest level a 4-Her can receive. (Margaret Hobbs photo) Warren County 4-H member Emily Hobbs was announced as a state level…

Boyd Christian School’s soccer team fell short in its season opener Thursday, losing to Middle Tennessee Christian in Murfreesboro by a 3-0 final.First-game jitters, combined with the Lady Broncos’ lack of experience, proved costly early, as the team allowed all three MTCS goals in the first half.The team settled down after the break, however, and…