By the Associated Press (Through Friday?s games) National League BATTING?Ensberg, Houston, .411; NJohnson, Washington, .383; TWalker, Chicago, .378; Vidro, Washington, .375; Vizquel, San Francisco, .370; Atkins, Colorado, .368; Renteria, Atlanta, .365. RUNS?Pujols, St. Louis, 19; Dunn, Cincinnati, 17; Ensberg, Houston, 17; HaRamirez, Florida, 16; Atkins, Colorado, 16; NJohnson, Washington, 16; 6 are tied with 15.…

The Pioneer baseball team defeated Oakland 2-1. Moody Tubbs picked up the win on the mound, while Kyle Jones had three hits in four at-bats. Darwin Holt and Todd Patterson collected two hits each.(April 24, 1981)

Tim Fariss Dibrell ElementaryYears teaching: Sixteen Grade: Third Fariss has two boys who attend Dibrell Elementary, one in fourth grade and one in second grade. ?It?s great having them in the same school with me,? said Fariss. ?They ride to school with me every day and I get to see them in the hall.? Contrary…

Agustin Moncada West Elementary Age: 11Grade: FiveFavorite activities: Sports of any kind Agustin was nominated for Student of the Week by Emily Haston a guidance counselor at West Elementary because, ?He?s one of my favorites. He?s just really sweet and he always has a smile on his face.? Agustin loves sports and that?s why he…

McMinnville resident John Ritch has made great strides to overcome childhood mental issues and become a productive member of society. He works the night shift at NHC Healthcare. From the time he was a pre-schooler, John Ritch saw things that weren?t there. ?Before I was even old enough to go to school, I remember running…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After an over $5 million facelift, official grand opening ceremonies for Main Street are scheduled for May 2. The grand opening is scheduled to coincide with Preservation Week and the Historic Zoning Commission has been busy coordinating activities for May 2, as well as the whole…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard After helping over a dozen local families yesterday, FEMA representatives will remain in McMinnville today in an effort to assist families affected by the April 7 tornadoes. ?You can call our 800 number or visit our Internet site any time,? said FEMA representative Randy Welch. ?But a…

James Clark photo There are four more days of early voting but so far turnout has been lackluster. As of Saturday afternoon 2,711 people had voted early out of more than 20,000 registered voters. Early voting continues at the county administrative offices Monday thru Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. For those…

TODAY, APRIL 23 The annual meeting of Banks Cemetery Trust in DeKalb County will be held at 2 p.m. at Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Symphonic Band from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., will be performing April 23 at Locust Street Church of God during the 10:45 a.m. morning worship service. Everyone is invited. MONDAY,…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County resident Phyllis Barnes has been the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 5 president for the last year. She has recently been named membership chairperson for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Middle Tennessee. There are three chairs for the state of…