By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard It was a promise to her terminally ill father that changed Debbie Campbell?s life forever, bringing a long-lost sibling that she had never seen into her life after 36 years. Debbie knew she had a much younger halfsister who had been given up for adoption,…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Money is spending fast in the race for district attorney general with Lisa Zavogiannis leading the way among the three political newcomers hoping to challenge incumbent Dale Potter in August. According to financial disclosure reports filed with the state department of elections reflecting spending in January…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Samantha Salamone Drugs ranging from crack cocaine to methamphetamine were bought on the streets of McMinnville by undercover agents ? with the city?s most recent operation ending with the arrests of eight alleged narcotics traffickers. ?Crack cocaine is still, and has pretty well been in recent…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Lighthouse Ministries founder Nathan Smith is happy to give students like Javon Ramsey and Amy Lyle a place to enjoy themselves. Nathan Smith had a vision when he started Lighthouse Ministries on Sparta Street. The only problem was his vision hit a snag at that location. ?We…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard If your home or business was damaged by the April 7 tornadoes and severe storms, you may be eligible for disaster aid. To help storm victims file claims, a FEMA mobile disaster recovery center will be in McMinnville at the Warren County Administration Building located at…

Lisa Hobbs photo Darlene Cooley-Williams is a local artist who has spent the last 25 years teaching and perfecting her artistic ability. She captured top honors at a recent Tennessee Porcelain Artist Show. She is shown holding the porcelain tile portrait that won in three categories during that show.

The WCMS track team fell to Barfield 131-92. Athletes finishing in first place were: John Owens, discus; Mikey Perkins, high jump; Jennifer Evans, 400-meters; Erin Wolford, high jump; and Britt Trail and Brandon Lock, long jump.(April 18, 2001)

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Runners and walkers from around the area are expected to converge on Dibrell Elementary School Saturdy morning for the second annual Wildcat 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held on April 22, 2006 at 8 a.m. at Dibrell Elementary School. The event, which was…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After a rough start in the Lincoln County Border Battle, the Lady Pioneer softball team battled back in the 28-team tournament to finish in third place. Warren County played five games on Saturday, taking on Spring Hill in its first game Saturday morning. The Lady Pioneers…

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Two Duke University lacrosse players were arrested early Tuesday on charges of raping and kidnapping a stripper hired to dance at an off-campus party, and the district attorney said he hopes to charge a third person soon. The indictments, unsealed Tuesday, did not indicate what possible evidence or arguments led the grand…