TRENTON, N.J. (AP) Wayne Gretzky?s wife and a Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach might sue New Jersey for $50 million each, contending their reputations were damaged after state officials leaked information from wiretaps in a case involving a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring. In two separate notices – often a precursor to a lawsuit – the attorneys…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard KENNAMER Former Warren County center fielder Derek Kennamer finds himself battling for a national championship beginning this weekend, as his Francis Marion University Patriots are making their first-ever trip to the NCAA Division II World Series. Kennamer, who played two seasons at Roane State before transferring…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tuesday in the Gold and Silver league, Cumberland Lumber ended the day with a 17-16 lead over Security Federal to hold down the first-place spot. McMinnville Lanes is in third place with 13 points. Holder Realty has 11, Crouch Motors and Dr Pepper each have eight…

Four members of the Pioneer baseball team received 7-AAA All-District honors, Tim Frye, George Oleksik, Jason McCauley and Tommy Hillis were recognized by league coaches.(May 31, 1991)

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A man who told jurors he was at the wrong place at the wrong time was acquitted on meth manufacture charges following his arrest during a raid in 2003. The defendant, Troy Lynn Woodlee, was acquitted following a trial last week on the charge of manufacture…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 40-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court. Included in court action: ? David Lee Myers was ordered to serve 30 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence and must attend anger management classes for assault. ? Buck Williams Jr. was…

WANTED: Even MORE jugglers, magicians, minstrels, troubadours and people to wear costumes during the Main Street Live concert series. Come show your support for the Park Theatre! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DONOR OF THE WEEK: Brad Kaplan, who is holding three events at Capalano?s downtown as a Park Theatre fundraiser. Tonight, May 26, the ?Singing…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County teachers are still seeking state salary equity, despite the fact a number of county commissioners have made it clear they don?t support the property tax increase it would take to fund a substantial raise for teachers. Budget talks are currently in progress and…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The City of McMinnville is holding a silent auction at city hall to raise money for Relay for Life. Pictured is Merissa Chapman, who stopped to look at some of the items involved in the auction. Along with sponsoring a luncheon and auction Wednesday to raise…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard For the next five weekends, Capalano?s Coffee Cafe Emporium will be holding a fundraiser every Friday and Saturday night for the Park Theatre. Pictured is Brad Kaplan, owner of Capalano?s. Clear your calendars! Capalano?s Coffee Cafe Emporium will be the place to be this Friday and…