Constituents say ? Legislators release results of annual survey
DISCLAIMER: The questions below are general in nature and do not necessarily indicate subjects endorsed by state Sen. Jerry Cooper and state Reps. Charles Curtiss and Judd Matheny. 1. The governor recently announced major changes in TennCare to keep the program alive and solvent. These changes would include keeping children and Medicaid eligible adults on…
Read MoreGeneral Sessions: Ross hears 25-person docket
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 25-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in court action: Roberto C. Martinez was ordered to serve 270 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $650 plus costs and forfeit his driver’s license for two years for…
Read MoreCourt denies Ginn appeal
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GINN The man who stabbed his longtime friend to death and then tried to stage the scene to fool lawmen into thinking he had acted in self-defense had his appeal denied recently by the court of appeals.The defendant, Jeremiah Ginn, 29, will continue serving his…
Read MoreBack Road Bandit faces 15 counts
By DENNIS STANLEY / Publisher & Editor for the Smithville Review The man accused of twice robbing DeKalb Community Bank in Alexandria and earning the nickname the “Back Road Bandit,” has been indicted by a federal grand jury.Jim Vines, United States Attorney for the Middle Tennessee District of Tennessee, has announced Keith Edward Glenn, 49,…
Read MoreKindergarten sign-ups slated April 21-22
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Kindergarten registration for all children who will enter kindergarten this coming school year is April 21-22 at McMinnville Civic Center.Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2005 are eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2005-2006 school year. The registration process will take about…
Read MoreBlack History Club showcases local talent
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Nashville based comedian T. C. Cope will make his fourth appearance as emcee of the Black History Club Talent Show Friday. Cope, who was raised in Warren County, has performed in comedy clubs around the country. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The auditorium stage at…
Read MorePost office open for late filers
BOGLE In keeping with recent tradition, the McMinnville Post Office will remain open until 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, according to postmaster Charles Bogle.“This will allow last-minute tax filers the opportunity to receive any services they may need in addition to the official April 15 postmark,” Bogle said.The best advice, however, is to mail…
Read MoreTurner cover girl on national magazine
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard John and Terri Turner, of Turner & Son Nursery, were featured on the cover of the December. 2004 issue of a major national magazine devoted to the nursery industry. (Charles W. Johnson photo) It’s probably safe to say Warren County’s Terri Turner had never…
Read MoreAppeals court rules state can proceed with TennCare cuts
Gov. Phil Bredesen answers questions following a cabinet meeting Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) NASHVILLE (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that state officials do not need a judge’s approval to drop 323,000 adults from Tennessee’s expanded Medicaid program. A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court…
Read MoreProgress continues on new bridge in Westwood:Community could face two-year detour during construction
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Former governor Don Sundquist announces state money will be used to build a new bridge in Westwood in this file photo. Construction on a new Westwood Bridge could begin as early as next summer as state officials say they are nearing completion of the project’s…
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