MEMPHIS (AP) — A federal court jury Tuesday convicted rapper Tab “Turk” Virgil of three weapons charges. Virgil, 24, of New Orleans was found guilty of being a felon with a handgun, a fugitive with a handgun and a drug addict with a handgun. He could face between five and 10 years in prison when…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard These three little guys are all smiles as they wait for some personal instruction. They are, from left, Michael Stembridge, Casey Taylor, and Grant Walker. (Charles W. Johnson photos) The Warren County chapter of the Red Cross and Gilley Pool teamed up once again…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Jeb Bush criticized NCAA officials Tuesday for their decision to penalize Florida State for using the Seminoles nickname, pointing out that the Seminole tribe supports the school’s use of its name. “The insult those people by telling them, ‘No, no, you’re not smart enough to understand this. You should be…

Winning the championship flight in Saturday’s Rotary Golf Classic was the team of, from left, Steve Biles, Brad Brock, Brent Brock and Chris Richey. Scores from Saturday’s 19th Annual Rotary Golf Classic:Championship FlightSteve Biles, Brad Brock, Chris Richey, Brent Brock — 51Zack Molloy, Kenny McCormick, Chad Newby, John McFadden — 52Butch Bullen, Grant Bullen, Greg…

MURFREESBORO — Middle Tennessee received a welcomed addition to the 2005 team when highly-regarded wideout Bobby Williams joined the Blue Raiders on Tuesday. Williams, a 6-4, 190-pound standout at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla., was a Florida Times Union All-First Coast (Super 24) selection while doubling as a standout on the basketball team. “We’re…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist The world can be a cruddy place sometimes. People do and say things which can be very rude and hurtful to others. Some are by accident, while others are said to intentionally hurt people.We live in a time were racial slurs and racism should be a thing of the past,…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Some NFL teams use 300-pound containers filled with ice and water to help their players through the heat of training camp. By staying at home, the Tennessee Titans are able to stay high tech. The cold tub inside their headquarters seats up to 16 players at one time with electronic controls helping…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Pioneer football team ‘breaks it down’ after Monday afternoon’s practice session. Warren County’s 2005 football season begins in 10 days, with a home matchup against Bradley Central. (Rob Nunley photo) With the number of practices before their season opener dwindling to single digits, the…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee’s top draft pick missed his 12th day of training camp Tuesday, and cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones isn’t making the best impression on his teammates. A newspaper on Tuesday quoted Jones as being unhappy that his teammates haven’t been as loyal to him as they should, and he said he was upset…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Sloan Seymour gets some personal instruction from Jesse Paz, a member of the WCHS girls’ soccer team. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County High School Lady Pioneer soccer team is pulling double duty this week.The Lady Pioneers are hitting the soccer field at Pistole Park…