By Duane Sherrill / Columnist I want to know what I have to do to become part of the executive class.Is there some kind of secret ritual, some kind of secret society out there where people are promoted to the executive class? Have I simply missed the meeting where they detailed how you become an…

Kristy Hutchins is ready to detail your car at Next Generation Auto Repair located on Sparta Street. Kristy says she can have it looking good in no time. The phone number is 474-8248. (James Clark photo) When I say Kristy Hutchins is ready to shine, I mean it literally. She’s ready to shine your car,…

If I was the one placing the bets, I would have wagered the old Dodge dealership on Smithville Highway would have been leased or sold long before now. It’s a prime-time location with a little land and a building that’s still in good condition.It took longer than I thought, but the property is now leased…

Things have sure been lively in the local funeral home business. David Christian purchased McMinnville Funeral Home not long ago, and now High Funeral Home is adding a variety of new services for its patrons.“We want to stick with the same values and principles that have been here for 80 years,” said High vice president…

Warren County native Joey Jacobs was named 2005 CEO of the Year by Business Tennessee and made the cover of its December edition. (Photo courtesy Business Tennessee) Talk to him on the phone and Joey Jacobs comes across just like another other guy with Warren County roots. You could never tell he’s the CEO of…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Angry he had not been given his medication before court, confessed armed robber Roger Dale Tackett fumbled his chance at early release and was sent back to the penitentiary to serve the remainder of his 20-year sentence.“We’ll see you again in about 20 years,” said…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A pair of votes by the Warren County Commission this Monday as to the size and means of electing commissioners could have an immediate impact in the upcoming elections this spring.“If something is decided as far as a change, it will go into effect for…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard The Silver & Gold Band will be playing a delightful mix of holiday tunes this afternoon at 3 p.m. at Three Star Mall.The 45-member band will take center stage for a performance that will include over 20 Christmas favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer”…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Betty Risinger, left, and daughter Tracy are framed by some of the lights in their prize-winning display on Old Shelbyville Road. (Charles W. Johnson photos) The Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual Christmas Lighting Contest, which is sponsored each year…

By LISA CHAPMAN / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Motorists can once again travel from one end of Main Street to the other after the street was open to thru traffic last week. It’s the first time all of Main Street has been open since August, 2004. (Lisa Chapman photo) All of Main Street…