Betsy McBride Years teaching: NineGrade: SixthStress relievers: golfing, water skiing, basketball. McBride enjoyed her eight years at Morrison, and her first year at Dibrell has been wonderful. ?I?m from this area,? said McBride, ?so now I?m closer to home. My children will go here when they start school.? Keeping the children entertained to make learning…

Luke Patterson Hickory Creek ElementaryGrade: FourthHobbies: animals, watching ?Animal Planet,? eating donuts. Luke has been on a farm all his life. ?We have goats, sheep, cows and chickens,? said Luke. That means chores are not new for Luke. ?I have to feed and water all the animals,? said Luke, getting all excited. ?During spring break,…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ELKINS Local real estate broker and auctioneer Rickey Elkins has announced his candidacy for the office of county court clerk. He is seeking the Democratic nomination in the May 2 primary. A Warren County native and life-long resident, he is a 1981 graduate of Warren County…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Sandra Maynard was killed in a motorcycle accident between Sparta and Smithville on Thursday. The family is inviting all local residents who knew her to participate in a bikers funeral for her Monday at 5 p.m. Sparta resident Sandra Maynard, 53, was killed Thursday night when an…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard County and UCDD officials, along with emergency personnel, demonstrate the roominess of one of the county?s two new ambulances purchased with federal grant funds. Pictured are, from left, Leonard Madewell, Brian Jennings, Paula Rogers, Preston Denney, UCD Emergency medical personnel will tell you that mere…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Jacky Jack White performs on the parlor-sized Martin guitar bequeathed him by songwriter Cindy Walker, who wrote ?You Don?t Know Me? among other country classics. The Civic Center turned ?Bluer Than Blue? Friday night as pop troubadour Michael Johnson performed at Songwriters Night with Jacky…

The 2006 delegates to American Legion Girls State have been selected to represent Warren County High School and Boyd Christian. American Legion Girls State continues to be a leading training ground for tomorrow?s leaders from the local to national level. ?To me this program really builds character and lets the kids know how they can…

DAVIS U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis will be in Warren County for a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 12 to talk with area residents about the latest issues facing the 4th Congressional District. ?These meetings are one of the most effective ways of communicating with constituents,? Davis said. ?It is crucial we have an open…

General Sessions Judge Larry Ross heard a 55-person court docket Tuesday. Included in court action: ? Michael Salinas was ordered to serve 10 days, have his probation extended by six months, and perform 16 hours public service work for violation of probation and possession of a schedule VI drug. ? Kenneth Basham was given six…

TODAY, APRIL 2 Campaign Church of God will hold pastor appreciation day at 11 a.m. in honor of Pastor James and Martha Dukes with lunch to follow. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Women?s Health Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an assortment of free services at the health department. Make an appointment…