Morton Kondracke This is no exaggeration: The soul of the Democratic Party — and possibly the future of civility in American politics — is on the line in the Aug. 8 Senate primary in Connecticut. Sen. Joe Lieberman, Conn., one of the last “liberal hawks” in the Democratic Party and a leader in efforts to…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Now that McMinnville chief of police interviews are over, the Safety Committee has to chose between three highly qualified applicants, a situation which became apparent early in the three-hour interview process. ?I didn?t think I could like any of them better than I did the first,?…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard SCOTT One had the endorsement of the incumbent, the other the endorsement of the Democratic Party as political newcomer Lesa Scott beat Randy England to become the next county clerk. ?I?m relieved but there?s no time to rest because we?re going for training tomorrow so we?re…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Lisa Zavogiannis, holding son Christos and surrounded by supporters and family, including daughter Anastasia, celebrates her decisive victory over incumbent District Attorney Dale Potter last night. Considered an underdog even to get her own party?s nomination in May, political newcomer Lisa Zavogiannis proved to be a…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The wait for election night results could be a little longer Thursday evening as a bigger ballot and new voting machines could slow tabulations after the polls close at 7 p.m. ?I know how the candidates and the public are used to getting the results almost…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ZAVOGIANNIS The front-runner for the district attorney?s office says she is returning a check for $250 sent to her campaign by a man she may have to prosecute next month on felony charges if she is elected. ?I don?t want anyone questioning my integrity so the…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Daylon Cantrell works on her flag moves. The WCHS band will be performing at the Football Jamboree Friday. With the weather heating up, so is the entertainment downtown at the Main Street LIVE! summer concert series. Friday night, Main Street McMinnville presents its highly anticipated ?Kick…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard WCPI and the Southern Standard will be reprising Election in the Park, the election day event which had its first outing in this century during the May 2 primaries. Live election coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Chamber of Commerce building,…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard FULTS A virtual life sentence will stand against a local native convicted of having a sexual relationship with a student in Rutherford County where he was a teacher. The appellant, Steven Craig Fults, 41, was denied relief by the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals recently and…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Candidates vying in tomorrow?s local races have spent a combined $138,000 in hopes of winning the six offices up for grabs this election season. Leading the way in spending is Democratic District Attorney General nominee Lisa Zavogiannis who has reported spending $52,368 in preparing for both…