Charles W. Johnson photo Posing in front of the Mega Loop Friday on the midway are, from left, Danessa Jennings, Kirstin King and Lashay Barkes.

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Humane Society officials have settled their differences with the county and say the facility will reopen its doors tomorrow. The decision came after a Friday meeting of the recently appointed Animal Control Committee which was attended by Humane Society president Andy Anderson, member Roxanne Redmon…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Longtime grand jury foreman and local businessman Col. Gerry Z. (Hoot) Gipson died expectedly Thursday as he was returning from a fishing trip. He was 68. Reports revealed Gipson, who was known as an avid fisherman, had just pulled his boat from the water and was…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Fired from his job as a McMinnville policeman shortly after he being cited for heroism for pulling a child from a burning apartment, a former patrolman has filed suit, asking for damages and the resignations of the city’s top brass. The former policeman, Michael William Hainey,…

Margaret Hobbs photo Madesta Desiree Smedley, second from right, is crowed the 2004 Fairest of the Fair in a pageant held Saturday at the Warren County A&L Fair. Rounding out the court are, from left, Mary Beth Gribble, third runner-up; Emily Margaret Hobbs, first runner-up; and Leah Gray Cunningham, second runner-up.

Will Stewart photo Sam the poodle shows he can catch some air as he maneuvers the obstacle course at the fair’s dog show yesterday. Sam is led by owner Jamie Tittsworth.

VIRGO-The year ahead:Conditions in general look quite encouraging for you in the year ahead, so as the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Correct things when needed but resist temptations to change things just for the sake of change. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Plan your moves carefully today before you take…

VIRGO-The year ahead:Social momentum in your life may accelerate considerably in the year ahead as the months roll by, but you mustn’t lose sight of taking care of your obligations and responsibilities first. Maintain a good balance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Allow yourself ample time for consideration before making obligatory commitments today. You could…

VIRGO-The year ahead:Involvements where you have been content to play a minor role could take on new importance to you in the year ahead and bring out latent leadership qualities. The new you will take you to high places that offer large rewards. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Decision-making may be totally taken out of…

By Gary Clothier Uga & Jimmy Hoffa Q: When did former union boss Jimmy Hoffa disappear? And what was his middle name? I remember that it was unusual. — R.C., St. Cloud, Minn. A: Jimmy Riddle Hoffa was last seen outside the Machus Red Fox Restaurant in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., on July 30, 1975. He…