SELMER, Tenn. (AP) WINKLER Hundreds of mourners filled a small-town church Tuesday to talk about their popular minister’s life, not his slaying or the murder charges against his wife. Matthew Winkler, 31, was remembered as a devoted husband and father, said mourners attending his funeral, which was closed to the news media. Little mention was…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard HALE With teacher raises expected to become an upcoming issue, packets revealing the salary of every employee in the Warren County School System were distributed to members of the county?s Budget and Finance Committee yesterday. The school system?s highest salary belongs to Director of Schools Dr. Jerry…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Jail director Eddie Knowles stands in the shiny new sally port added during the renovation of the old jail building. After more than nine months of construction, the renovation of the old section of the Warren County Jail is complete. The Jail Oversight Committee is…

Charles W. Johnson photo Charles and Pauline Norton prove that spring is busting out all over with their colorful display of deep red tulips in their yard on Clark Boulevard.

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard GREENE Once cleared by a local grand jury for opening fire on a sheriff?s department?s helicopter, a local rancher faces up to 22 years in federal prison after he was convicted for the crime last week. The defendant, Jerry Glenn Greene, 37, stands convicted on charges…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard A pina colada is a mixed drink that traditionally contains coconut syrup, milk, pineapple juice and white rum. Two Applebee?s employees have been fired after alcoholic drinks were inadvertently served to two children at the local restaurant Sunday night. According to police reports, two children ages 11…

Members of the 2006 Leadership McMinnville class recently attended a Legislative Day in Nashville. The group met with state Rep. Charles Curtiss, state Rep. Judd Matheny and state Sen. Jerry Cooper who gave the group an overview of their responsibilities. The Leadership McMinnville Class of 2006 recently spent a day in Nashville that was dedicated…

DUANE SHERRILL A former local football star was found not guilty for the attempted murder of a longtime enemy after his ex-girlfriend testified she saw the near-fatal attack take place. Acquitted on the charge of attempted murder were former Pioneer football player Scottie Christian and co-defendant, Shawn Martin. The acquittal came after extensive deliberations Thursday…

DUANE SHERRILL Robert Newman, attorney and life-long resident of Warren County, has announced his candidacy for district attorney general. In qualifying to run, Newman said he believes his passion for justice, knowledge of the law, courtroom success and a healthy dose of life experience have qualified him for the important job of district attorney. ?My…

DUANE SHERRILL Citing the need for a long-term economic plan and the furtherance of education in this area, John Pelham has announced his candidacy for the office of county executive. ?My 25-year business experience is one of the qualities I will bring to the office of county executive,? Pelham said. ?This background will be a…