By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A local man who victimized several buyers on eBay last year, even selling a nonexistent $2,000 Rolex watch, found himself being taken for a ride recently as lawmen used the Internet to get the online scammer to turn himself in. The defendant, Brian Krause, and his…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Eric Haywood disposes of his household garbage yesterday at the fairgrounds convenience center. A resolution is scheduled to go before the county commission June 19 to allow businesses to dump their garbage at the convenience centers. As owner of Prater?s BBQ and a Warren County taxpayer, Commissioner…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Local Democratic party chairman Paul Davis, right, brought his grandsons for a picture with Gov. Phil Bredesen at the Civic Center. Davis is holding Tylan Smith, 3, while Bredesen is holding Parker Davis Smith, 1 month. For young adults planning their lives, Tennessee is the best state…

Lucky Homemaker FCEC met at the home of JoAnn Trotman May 22. Dottie Worden served as hostess for the gathering. Sherri Salaman called the meeting to order and welcomed guests, Hilda Lytle, Lauren Lytle and Ralph Worden. Dima Craddock gave the devotional by reading from Proverbs. She read an article about helping us with words…

The pictures of Francois Mahe are currently on display in the Marly Berger Gallery at the Arts Center of Cannon County now through June 27. This exhibit can be viewed in the Marley Berger Gallery, which is free and open to the public, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The artists states,…

With power aplenty, precocious talent and a steely resolve, Vaidisova reached her first Grand Slam semifinal by coming back to upset Venus Williams 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Tuesday. In other women?s action, Kim Clijsters beat Martina Hingis 7-6 (5), 6-1, and defending champ Justine Henin-Hardenne eliminated Anna-Lena Groenefeld 7-5, 6-2.…

American Cellular/Verizon Wireless Softball There will be a mens class D and E tournament June 17 at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Entry fee is $180 plus sanction fee. Deadline to enter is June 14 at 8 p.m. Team must furnish own 44 core softballs. Verizon will be giving away cell phone accessories all day and…

NASHVILLE (AP) The neon blue letters that spelled out ?Coliseum? on either side of the Tennessee Titans? stadium are gone. Now a banner proclaims the new name as LP Field until new signs are ready. The Titans? nearly four-year wait for a new naming rights deal for their stadium ended Tuesday with the announcement of…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Daniel Carter of the Woodlee?s Auto Body A?s fires the ball across the infield during their game Saturday against the Hills Creek Nursery Reds. The A?s are one of three teams tied for first place in the boys? Senior League. The Midway Electric Cardinals picked up…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Jacob Evans heads for the finish during the breast stroke. Friday afternoon during showers, the McMinnville Swim Team ?got its feet wet? in a Mock Swim Meet at the Gilley Pool. Coach Todd Willmore was pleased with the times of the swimmers, even though the team…