By William Rusher The resignation of New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey seems to be a considerably more complicated affair than it first appeared.That many political figures are homosexual is hardly news. And, provided they take care to keep their private lives confidential and separate from their public activities, plenty of them have survived and…

By Duane Sherrill There is tyranny in America but it is of our own doing as our country has allowed one branch of government to have unchecked power.If you want to look at it in literal terms, the judicial branch of government has formed an oligarchy, it’s nine-member panel ruling America as it sees fit,…

Our Viewpoint Note to McMinnville officials eager to bring people downtown: Offering free movies is a great place to start.The annual Back to School Movie Night was once again a hit Saturday night on Court Square as hundreds of people made their way to Main Street to watch “Finding Nemo.” People brought lawn chairs and…

Our Viewpoint One way or the other, Warren County government needed to find enough money to keep our animal shelter operational. And that’s exactly what happened Monday night when county commissioners voted to give $80,000 to the Humane Society, the organization which operates the animal shelter.In the end, commissioners may have found the best-case solution…

BABY BOYAdam Michael Pistole, son of Mike and Kristie Pistole, was born March 29 at Baptist Women’s Pavilion, MTMC, Murfreesboro. He weighed 11 pounds, 5 ounces.The baby has a sister, MacKinzie Lee Pistole.Grandparents are Melba and Jimmy Pistole, Merrilyn and Skippy Pegg and Keel Hickey. Great-grandparents are Jennette Phifer, Margaret Hickey, Inez and Alvin Pegg.…

The River City Ramblers from St. Louis, Mo., one of the most authentic Dixieland Bands in the nation, will appear Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m on the Mainstage of Cumberland County Playhouse.Audiences all over the nation reportedly book this group of performers not only for their mastery of style and instrumentation but also for their…

Marriage vows were spoken by Misty Michelle Paris and Alan Woodrow Collins in a double ring ceremony taking place recently at Central Church of Christ.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Paris. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Paris and the late Mr. and Mrs.…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Abbi Hancock, 5-year-old daughter of Tim and Ami Hancock, flashes her winning smile after being named the first Little Miss Viola Valley. As a highlight of the annual Viola Valley Homecoming Celebration, Abbi Hancock, 5, daughter of Tim and Ami Hancock, was named the…

By Dale Stubblefield Football fans are a group of die-hard people who live for the weekends from September through November. Fans have evolved and developed special skills over the last 25 years.Many moons ago, the average football fan stopped by the local bar and kicked back a few drinks before stumbling his way into the…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County High School’s golfers are off and running in their 2004 season.The Pioneers have competed in two tournaments over the past week, beginning with their season opener Aug. 9 at the Stan McNabb Tournament in Tullahoma. Both the Pioneers and Lady Pioneers then took…