Flu season milder than last year, but peak still coming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — The state’s influenza season has been milder than in recent years, with less than 2 percent of the population experiencing flu-like symptoms, but its peak is still approaching, state and county health officials said.…
Read MoreLawmaker: Matheny abused political power
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard REP. MATHENY An ethics complaint has been filed against state Rep. Judd Matheny claiming he inappropriately used his political influence to advise a title loan company seeking favorable legislation.Matheny, R-Tullahoma, has constituents in the western portion of Warren County.In an interview with the Standard, Matheny contends…
Read MoreBredesen wants to halt accessfees at Tennessee’s state parks
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Rock Island park ranger Joe Moore is pleased Gov. Phil Bredesen will propose a budget that eliminates daily entrance fees at Rock Island State Park. But he is hopeful the state will continue to match that money because it has funded several improvements a For the…
Read MoreHigh cost has city rethinking Morford Street facelift
By LISA HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The city’s Finance Committee has decided to rethink phase II of the downtown revitalization project involving Morford Street after a discussion showed concern about the pricetag.“I’m startled,” said Alderman Bobby Kirby, “I thought phase II was $1 million to $1.5 million with the city funding…
Read MoreCrime at highest level this decade
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After a year of relative calm, crime rose to its highest level in McMinnville this decade, spurred on by economic woes and crime rings all combining to produce historically high crime numbers.“What we mainly saw was a marked increase in petty crimes like theft while…
Read MoreRiver Park to pay Barkes family $7.2MWrongful death lawsuit largest in county history
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard BARKES A jury awarded the family of Jewell Wayne Barkes $7.2 million yesterday in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against River Park Hospital. Several other individuals were named in the suit, but the entire amount was assessed against River Park.“It’s a verdict of real…
Read MoreJ.C. Rogers, 67
Beech Grove native J.C. Rogers, 67, died Jan. 24 after a brief illness.He was born Dec. 15, 1938 to the late Jesse Hoyt Rogers and Elizabeth Pearl Brown Rogers. He retired in 1997 from United Service Equipment Company after 24 years of service. He also served in the United States Army.He is survived by his…
Read MoreAnnie Mae Newby Miller, 92
Woodbury resident Annie Mae Newby Miller, 92, died Jan. 24 at Baptist DeKalb Emergency Room following an extended illness.She was born in Warren County to the late Issac Robert and Addie Young Newby. She was preceded in death by husband Carl Miller, Sr. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Helen Mears and Iretta and…
Read MoreAltie L. Enoch Hall Jewell, 81
Cannon County native Altie L. Enoch Hall Jewell, 81, died Jan. 25 at University Medical Center in Lebanon.She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Cora Corley Johnson and was also preceded in death by husbands, Earl Enoch, John Hall and Harold Jewell; daughter, Joyce Faye Enoch; brother, James Johnson and sisters, Agnes D…
Read MoreBredesen gets parking ticket outside Nashville restaurant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — A wait for valet parking at an upscale restaurant cost Gov. Phil Bredesen a parking ticket. While the governor lunched at The Palm restaurant Friday, his car was ticketed along with several other vehicles…
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