By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Red Knight is as impressive in flight as it is on the ground. Pilot Chris Rounds, a native of McMinnville, says a unique feature is the jet’s wing tip smoke generators. (Photo courtesy Paul Bowen) There’s no question Chris Rounds’ passion is taking him…

I Troop soldiers, from left, Spc. John Sweeney, Staff Sgt. Edward Chapman, Spc. Matt Larson and Sgt. Mark Large participate in a leadership exercise at Camp Shelby, Miss., earlier this week. (Photo provided) Editor’s note: Sgt. Michael Reep is a Warren County resident who is training with the National Guard in Camp Shelby, Miss., for…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard LEVY Prosecutors say there is a good possibility criminal charges will result from the mysterious death of a 6-year-old girl this June.The extent of those charges and the person or persons who may face the charges was not revealed Thursday in the announcement by District…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Three people were injured, one critically, Wednesday evening when a blinding rainstorm caused a wreck on Highway 8.The most seriously injured victim, back seat passenger Jonathan L. McPeake, 24, was airlifted from River Park Hospital to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville by LifeFlight helicopter.…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard KIDD A “leap of faith” schools budget, which is dependent on the county bringing in more sales tax revenue than the state estimates is possible, has Chamber of Commerce and local education officials scrambling to initiate a shop-at-home campaign.The county commission’s Budget and Finance Committee,…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard City officials have approved an $18.4 million budget for this fiscal year, including budgeting for the downtown revitalization and economic development project.City officials voted unanimously to adopt the 2004-2005 fiscal year budget on second reading Tuesday after approving it on first reading two weeks ago.There…

Randy and Celena Gilliam of South Pittsburg announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Erica Dawn Blevins, to Daniel Robert Dyer of Algood. He is the son of Bob and Martha Dyer of Cookeville.The wedding ceremony will take place Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at Willow Avenue Church of Christ in Cookeville.The bride-elect…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Matt Rideout gives 10-year-old Justin Woodlee some pointers on piloting a kayak during classes at Gilley Pool Tuesday. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Kayaking is becoming a popular sport around the nation, and around the world.With the significant number of lakes and swift-running streams in…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Main Street Music’s summer concert series is winding down with just two bands remaining.The bluegrass band Just Lookin’ Around is scheduled for tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at the downtown gazebo, and organizers are looking forward to a large crowd as participation has increased since…

By Dandy Dave Pro wrestling returns to McMinnville Saturday night.The IWF-TN will put on a show to benefit families of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. The show is set for 7 p.m. at the National Guard armory, with tickets selling for $7 each.The IWF-TN guys have been on a tour of Middle Tennessee cities for…