By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Saying he wants to offer the people of his district a choice in government, Thomas E. Brady has announced his candidacy for 2nd District county commissioner. In making his announcement, Brady said he is tired of seeing the ?old boy? network operate within government and wants…

Photo provided The McMinnville Jaycees Shannon L. Moore Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was recently presented to Kara Green by Jaycee president Holly Hodges. Kara will be attending the University of Chattanooga in the fall to major in nursing. She is the daughter of Tyra Green and Ed & Kim Green.

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A case which was dismissed Tuesday may lead to more accountability for people who take warrants or court summons against others and then have a change of heart in the courtroom. ?We may have to begin looking at perjury warrants for people who lie to get…

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Join us at the Main Street Live concert tonight at 7 p.m. Special pre-show and intermission entertainment will be provided by Park Theatre volunteers. MEMORY LANE: Do you have a Park Theatre memory? Start thinking about your favorite good times of yesteryear, and watch this space for further information. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Being thrown a bird is no reason to confront the person expressing the obscene gesture, according to General Sessions Judge Larry Ross who bound a woman to the grand jury this week for an incident allegedly triggered by a middle finger waving in the air. ?Some…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Gov. Phil Bredesen greets Warren County residents at the Civic Center on Wednesday. Around 200 people showed up to meet the governor during his four-day, 16-city tour. With the 2005-2006 school year over, it?s time for home school registration for the upcoming school year. There are…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard This Saturday will be a great time to get kids excited about fishing, thanks to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and their First Fish Award. The First Fish Award is designed to commemorate the special moment in every boy?s and girl?s life when they catch their…

James Clark photo The lilies are so bright, Jacob Bouldin has to wear shades. The 12-year-old is busy enjoying the start of his summer vacation before entering seventh grade at Eastside.

Lisa Hobbs photo McMinnville?s AmSouth Bank donates $1,000 to the McMinnville chapter of the American Red Cross to purchase much-needed cots. After tornados ripped through the area April 7, the American Red Cross had to borrow cots from surrounding counties because the local organization didn?t have enough. The money donated will go to buy around…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard After four years of calm, a tax increase for county property owners could be brewing as some members of the Warren County Commission believe there is no way to offset the rising costs of doing business and the loss of industry. ?People expect government to wave…