Proposal would mean grading scale changes for most school systems
By CHRIS JONES / Associated Press Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — The State Board of Education is set to vote Friday on a uniform high school grading system that aims to ensure fairness for all Tennessee students vying for lottery scholarships but will require most systems to change their policies. Board officials say if the proposal…
Read MoreToday marks half century in business for Paul Holder
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Paul Holder, of Paul Holder Realty & Auction Co., is celebrating 50 years of service to Warren County and the surrounding area today. (Charles W. Johnson photo) Local realtor and auctioneer Paul Holder has reached an important anniversary, an anniversary many businessmen try to…
Read MoreAnnexed residents likely to get trial against city
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DORRIS Residents who filed a lawsuit against the city of McMinnville to fight annexation plans may get their day in court after all.Overturning a previous decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the residents and said the case should go to…
Read MoreCollision critically injures Fisher
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A black pickup driven by Patsy May Fisher suffered significant damage during a head-on collision with a city garbage truck Wednesday morning. Fisher, 22, was in surgical intensive care at press time. (Duane Sherrill photo) A young Rock Island woman was critically injured Wednesday morning…
Read MoreLocal teacher suspected of having sex with student
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Centertown teacher is under investigation for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy who is a student at the school.The female teacher, whose name won’t be released until the conclusion of the investigation, has been moved to other duties within the school…
Read MoreWho’s New for Jan. 28, 2005
BABY BOYDean Joseph Marquez, first child of Jamie and Jess Marquez, was born Dec. 20 at River Park Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces.Grandparents are Rita Welden of McMinnville, Ron Welden of Riverside, Calif., Lisa Plawin also of Riverside and Jess Marquez Sr. of Colton, Calif. BABY BOYJessica and James Hines are the parents…
Read More‘Jazz On Jackson’ features T.S. Monk
If you are a follower of jazz music or are looking for an entertaining activity for the weekend, don’t delay in making your reservations for South Jackson Civic Center’s “Jazz On Jackson” featuring T. S. Monk Jr. for Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.Monk’s efforts go beyond being a drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger, and record producer…
Read MoreFlu shot clinic receives steady turnout
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Plenty of customers were on hand at the start of Thursday’s flu shot clinic, which was opened to the general public after state health officials unexpectedly designated vaccine for the area.Initial plans were to open the clinic at 2 p.m., but health officials opened lines…
Read MoreSports Briefs: Weightlifting competition
A bench press competition will be held at the Civic Center beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.The contest is open to men and women 18 years of age and older, with several divisions for men, women and silver (age 55 and older). The divisions will also be broken down into weight classes. T-shirts will be given…
Read MoreTakeaways the difference in Eagles’ win over Tigers
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard With 10 turnovers in the first period, Irving College never had a chance against Morrison in seventh- and eighth-grade action Thursday afternoon. The Eagles, playing in front of their home crowd, rolled past the Tigers 38-20.With the win, Morrison’s boys finished their regular season with…
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