By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Oakland’s freshman boys avenged an earlier loss Monday night, downing Warren County on its home court, 58-48.The Pioneers held their own for much of the first half, and led midway through the second period before Oakland took over, closing the quarter with a 16-2 run.Down…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County Middle School’s wrestlers hit the road for Nashville Saturday, competing in the MTWA Conference Championships at Father Ryan High School.Taking on a tough field in the 13-team conference tourney, three Pioneers were able to turn in impressive individual performances, bringing home medals from…

By Dale Stubblefield Most people have one favorite team they grew up pulling for. I had two.In the ’60s, it was the Colts, and in the ’70s, it became the Steelers with their steel curtain defense.Over the past several years, however, my attention has turned back toward the Colts, due in large part to Peyton…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Boyd Broncos played a solid first half against Van Buren County Monday night at home, but a sloppy third period and poor shooting by Boyd in the second half provided the Eagles all the opportunity they would need as they downed Boyd 73-35 behind…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After coming off their first District 8-A win last week over Mt. Juliet Christian, the Lady Broncos ran up against the Lady Eagles of Van Buren County Monday night at home.A big third quarter by the Lady Eagles, and nine turnovers in the period by…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Lady Pioneer post Mary Kate Fisher (25) keeps Oakland’s Shanika Smith out of the paint, forcing her to look to the perimeter for some offensive help during the first half of Monday night’s game at the Charlie Dalton Gym. (Rob Nunley photo) Oakland brought more…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning to business owners to beware of scare tactics being used to sell safety posters to businesses around the state.Businesses here and throughout the Midstate have received mailers from the Tennessee Labor Law Poster Service. The mailer informs…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Fear of vandalism at Warren County’s renovated football facility has forced the closure of Nunley Stadium to the public, although school officials say they will consider reopening the track if there is a demand.“We’re protecting a near million-dollar investment,” said Warren County athletic director Andy…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard CHRISAWN Leadership McMinnville kicked off another year with a retreat at Rock Island State Park over the weekend, according to Chamber of Commerce president Lea Chrisawn, who coordinates the Chamber’s involvement with the program.Leadership McMinnville has been around since the first class in 1985-86,…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Robert Daniel is pictured with his wife, Lillian, in this November 2004 file photo. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Warren County lost one of its most splendid voices and a true renaissance man when former Warren County band director Robert Daniel passed away Sunday. He…