An enjoyable day was on tap for attendees of the Cope reunion held recently at Wayside Community Center.Family and friends gathering for the day included J.J., Jim, Lane and Tanner Poss; Harvey Barnes, Justin Barnes, Nancy Cantrell Phifer, Grady Cope, Carl and Verna Cope, Jimmy, Janice and Wendy Crim. Edith Taylor Redmon, Billy and Ozene…

The class of 1969, the last to graduate from Dibrell High School before consolidation of schools, met July 31 at North Warren Fire Hall for its 35th reunion. There were 19 of the original 26 class members attending with spouses, special friends and former teachers Patsy Jones Webb, art teacher and cheerleader sponsor, and Russell…

The gazebo at the Inn at Harvest Farms Lake in Morrison provided the setting for the June 5 marriage of Amy Beth Barlow and Craig Alexander Wemyss. David Vandagriff performed the lakeside ceremony at 6 o’clock in the evening.The bride is the daughter of Dewey Barlow and Wanda Barlow of McMinnville. She is the granddaughter…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard The Warren County Humane Society honored one of its founders recently when the group’s current president, Andy Anderson, presented well-known local animal advocate Paul Mahar with its annual award for people who have worked for the humane treatment of animals.The award was presented at…

McCain Smock wins second place and a $250 savings band in the state 4-H Dairy Poster Contest held recently at the SUDIA Dairy Luncheon in Nashville. (Photo provided) Warren County Dairy Poster winner McCain Smock also claimed second place and a $250 savings bond in the state 4-H Dairy Poster Contest held recently at the…

By Duane Sherrill Talk about getting the shaft.Disenfranchised USC wideout Mike Williams has been left out in the cold by the NCAA, which ruled this week he will not be eligible to play for the Trojans this season.If you will recall, Williams opted to hire an agent and test the pro waters after a judge…

The annual Dr Pepper Tennis Tournament crowned champions in several different divisions recently.Winning the men’s “A” singles title was Doyle Hutton, who downed Daniel Gillespie in straight sets in the championship match.In men’s “B” singles, Andrew Jones bested Gene Money in the championship match, while Steve Smith and David Dunlap took the men’s “A” doubles…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Lady Pioneer soccer coach Keith Hamilton gets doused with his team’s water cooler following Thursday night’s 1-0 victory over visiting Lebanon. The win was the first of the season for Warren County. (Dale Stubblefield photo) For the Lady Pioneer soccer team, District 7-AAA action heated…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Accused of stealing items ranging from children’s books to gold-plated collection plates, a man who allegedly burglarizing numerous local churches has entered a not guilty plea. The defendant, Christopher P. Rembiszewski , entered a not guilty plea this week to 73 counts, including charges of…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Criminal warrants have been taken against a Sevierville man who allegedly conned several victims, many of them elderly, out of hundreds of dollars in a driveway sealing scam. An all-points bulletin has been issued for the suspect, Glenn W. Stamper Jr., 21, who lawmen think…