By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Gunfire erupted on Fair Street Sunday night, sending residents in one apartment scampering for cover as bullets tore through the front of the structure.According to McMinnville Police Investigator Lt. Derwin Adcock, the gunman opened fire in front of 124 Fair Street around 10 p.m. Sunday…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A teen-age driver whose wreck last year claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl wants prosecutors to grant him a pre-trial diversion which would allow him to avoid a felony conviction and jail time.The defendant, Nick Harrell, 18, has filed a petition asking prosecutors to…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard BUSH Joe Eaton never thought he’d be able to earn a bachelor’s degree without leaving McMinnville, but he and 12 others accomplished just that earlier this month as a result of a joint venture between Motlow State Community College, Tennessee Tech University and Tennessee Technology…

MATHENY A deputy opened fire on three armed robbery suspects Monday morning as they attempted to drive through a road block while fleeing the scene of their second heist.The suspects, Marcus Johnson, 21, his cousin, Terrence Antwain Johnson, 17, and Justin McGee, 16, are each charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, the latter two…

By Duane Sherrill How can an average person be expected to decide the guilt or innocence of a person given the confusing and often complex way the legal system is set up?For those of you who have served as jurors in criminal cases over the past few years, you likely know what I mean. The…

BABY BOYTimothy Jacob Elbert Sanders was born July 19 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. His parents are Angela Sanders and James Fisher. He is welcomed by brothers James Sanders III and Joshua Sanders. Grandparents include James and Ruby Nelson; Timothy and Donna Davis of Rock Island; and Luther Fisher of Sparta.…

Mr. and Mrs. Al J. Stotts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 13 aboard “The Serenity” houseboat that is docked at Lee’s Ford Marina in Somerset, Ky.Relatives joining the couple for an evening dinner cruise on Lake Cumberland included Jim and Kim Stotts and children Kayla, Christopher and Kendra of Somerset; John and Pam McBride,…

April Annette Crutcher of Franklin and Rickey Lane Alexander of Brentwood are announcing their engagement. The couple will be married Sept. 25 at historic Rippavilla Plantation in Spring Hill.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bonnie Crutcher of Franklin and David Crutcher of Eagleville. She is the granddaughter of the late Robert and Martha Harris and…

Marriage vows were exchanged July 9 by B. Ge-Anne Bowdoin and Thomas D. Bolhuis during a midday, double ring ceremony. Bryan Denton was the officiant.The bride is the daughter of Almon Harold Bowdoin of McMinnville and the late Elsa Geneva Bowdoin.The bridegroom’s parents are Thomas D. Bolhuis and Giny Maring of the Netherlands.The bride is…

For great gospel music in an outdoor setting, be sure to come to Fire on the Mountain Homecoming and Gospel Singing 2004.The long-running event will be held this Saturday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at the open-air amphitheater six miles out of town on Harrison Ferry Road, (Highway 8). Featured singing group will be the…