Ironhorse Resources, an Illinois-based company with railroads primarily in Texas, has agreed to buy Caney Fork & Western Railroad located at Depot Bottom.The only sticking point is the $1.4 million transaction still needs approval from the Tri-County Rail Authority.Ownership of the railroad has been in limbo since the death of owner Sam Frissell a couple…

If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, you might want check out Kicking Bird Pottery which will have a store at Three Star Mall through the end of the year. Dunlap residents Greg “Kicking Bird” Warren and his wife, Sylvia, make all the clay figures and candles themselves.“We’ve been at the Cookeville mall the…

It’s been just over two weeks since a Goodwill store opened in Manchester on Nov. 18. Based on the number of phone calls I’ve received, several Warren County residents have patronized that store and are anxious for a Goodwill retail outlet right here.That is very much a priority, according to Goodwill employees, just don’t expect…

Baby GirlAngela and Kenny Chisam announce the birth of their daughter, Krysta Chisam. She arrived Oct. 27 at River Park Hospital and weighed 5 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces. She is joined by sister, Kaylee.Grandparents are Rev. Sammy and Brenda Lee and Charles and Shirley Chisam. Baby BoyJaythan Allen Pleasant arrived Oct. 28 at River Park…

Tessa King’s 20-point performance helped her Lady Bulldogs get past Dibrell 41-30, Thursday night in seventh-eighth grade girls basketball action.King’s first basket of the game was a 3-pointer as she hit for eight of Eastside’s 10 points in the first period. Sarah Roller and Megan Crowe combined for Dibrell’s six points as Eastside held a…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard After a slow start, Warren County Middle’s junior varsity boys erupted in the second period to take a commanding lead on their way to a 40-22 win over Manchester Westwood Tuesday night.The Pioneers trailed 4-2 after one period, but posted 19 points ? including 10…

The Lady Tigers had a tough time defending their home floor Thursday night as the Lady Eagles of Morrison handed Irving College a 41-23 loss in seventh-eighth grade basketball action.Morrison’s defense proved to be trouble for the Lady Tigers as Irving College had just four points in the opening period. The Lady Tigers missed several…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd Christian’s junior high school boys basketball team ran into a big and fast squad from South Pittsburg. A big first quarter by the Pirates helped to secure a 46-30 win over the Broncos in Thursday night action.Dylan Fernandez put the Broncos first points on…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard In junior high school basketball action Thursday night at Boyd, the Lady Broncos had their hands full against South Pittsburg. A 19-point second period for the Lady Pirates helped South Pittsburg to a 37-23 win over the Lady Broncos.Olivia Newby put the Lady Broncos on…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Friday night at Boyd Christian the Lady Broncos and Lady Rockets of Forrest tipped off the first District 9-A game of the season for both teams. Eight turnovers by the Lady Broncos in the first period gave the Lady Rockets a big lead and all…