Our Viewpoint Over the next 18 months, there is sure to be substantial griping about the full-scale construction work taking place downtown.That complaining was in pre-season form Friday afternoon and expect it to hit full stride beginning tomorrow morning. That’s when portions of downtown’s two busiest streets will be closed for an estimated four months.For…

BABY BOYScotty and Trina White announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Lee White, who was born July 1 at Baptist Women’s Pavilion, MTMC, Murfreesboro. Upon arrival, the baby weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 22-1/2 inches in length.Grandparents are Arnold and Emma White of Madison, Linda and James Sullivan of Morrison, Leonard Keel…

Lava Lava Island – Where Jesus’ Love Flows was the theme for the annual vacation Bible school at Friendship the Baptist Church. Leigh Young, director, stated the attendance was great this year with 163 children participating.Rather than trying to teach the children more than they can remember, Lava Lava Island focused on one key Bible…

Friendship The Baptist Church in Rock Island served as the setting for the recent marriage of Holly Michelle Medley and Thomas Lynn Hillis. Bob Deason performed the double-ring ceremony at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.Parents of the bride are Junior and Penny Medley. The bridegroom is the son of Sonjia and Tom Winfree and the…

Marchele B. Eldridge and David W. Chesbro were married June 25 at 7 p.m. at Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel. Eldie Ferrell served as the officiant for the double ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Carl Eldridge and Shelia Adamson of Smithville. The bridegroom is the son of the late Walter D. and Connie Chesbro…

The Cannon Carriage Classic at Valhalla Farms, located in the Burt community of Cannon County, is one of the premier carriage driving events in the nation.The 12th annual event will take place Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The horse and carriage show is…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Orient and Occident collided earlier this month as a delegation of Japanese students visited their Warren County counterparts as part of the Sister Cities cultural exchange program.This summer marked the 11th such exchange of the Sister Cities program, which was organized in 1992 to promote…

By Duane Sherrill While the Baltimore Ravens were blowing out the Atlanta Vicks, or Falcons as they used to be called, earlier this week, the Ravens were coping with some bad news, that is, their work horse’s trial date.In an attempt to “show that no man is above the law” the federal drug court set…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Dr Pepper Annual Tennis Tournament kicked off Wednesday night at the McMinnville Civic Center courts. A full schedule of games were slated for Wednesday, but rain forced the cancellation of several matches.Players managed to get in just four matches on Wednesday, making Thursday and…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Pioneer football coaching staff features several new faces this season.But for the majority of Warren County’s players, those new faces aren’t totally unfamiliar.When finalizing his staff, first-year head coach Chris Madewell didn’t have to look far to find assistants both he and his players…