Kirby Real Estate scored 11 runs over the final two innings Saturday morning, rallying to defeat Tennessee Metal Fabrication 14-12 in a battle of unbeatens in the girls’ 7- and 8-year-old coach-pitch league.Trailing 9-3 heading into the fifth, Kirby plated five runs in that frame, then scored six more in the top of the sixth…

The 7- and 8-year-old boys’ coach-pitch league got in three games before rain halted their day on Saturday, including a 28-run slugfest between Stewart’s Farms and Stables and L&C Construction.Stewart’s came out on top, as a 4-for-4 day from Adrian Lusk helped them capture a 17-11 victory.In addition to Lusk’s big day with the bat,…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Dustin Rhea of McCormack’s Royals delivers during his team’s game against the A’s earlier this week at the Dottie West Field. (Rob Nunley photo) The Security Federal Giants and Rubley’s Rangers have improved their unbeaten records to 5-0 in the 11- and 12-year-old Cal Ripken…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist There’s a great sense of relief around the friendly neighborhood sports department these days, and I’ll bet it’s the same kind of sensation being felt among the Warren County High School administration.Ryan Smith came back to his hometown Wednesday as the new Pioneer head coach, ending a two-month search by…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard PATTON Warren County athletic director Andy Jacobs announced on Tuesday the appointment of McMinnville Country Club Pro Hank Patton as the new golf coach for the Pioneer and Lady Pioneer golf programs.Patton, who has assisted with the middle school program over the past several years…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Members of the 2005-2006 Lady Pioneer basketball team participate in a rebounding drill during spring practice earlier this week. Over 25 girls participated in tryouts for the 17-member team. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Lady Pioneer head basketball coach Ann Eades held tryouts last week for her…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Morrison teacher Sharon Elam hugs principal Ronnie Brown after being honored for her accomplishments during the school’s awards day. (Rob Nunley photo) A beloved member of the Morrison Elementary School family said goodbye Tuesday.Sharon Elam retired after a 31-year teaching career, the past 27 of…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 52-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court including the binding of an alleged shoplifter who had a slobber-knocker with Wal-Mart employees last month.The defendant, Chad Russell, was bound over to the grand jury after waiving his right to…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard McMinnville resident Jewell Davis, right, finally met her pen pal of 50 years, Betty Fairchild. McMinnville resident Jewell Davis has been writing letters to her pen pal for over 50 years. They have shared birthday cards and Christmas greetings.But through the years and the decades, they…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Lovely Cedars of Lebanon student Alicia Lara is well known locally for her success in modeling competitions and pageants. She is currently planning a career as a certified court interpreter. Most of us are aware there is a wide range of backgrounds and experiences…