Photo courtesy Adventure Science Center Children can frolic in ?snow? at the Winter Wonders exhibit taking place at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville until Jan. 7. No matter the temperature outside, the Adventure Science Center in Nashville will experience snowstorms and blizzards this holiday season with the return of Winter Wonders, an annual indoor…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A woman who claimed she was so drunk she couldn?t recall what happened on the night her boyfriend was charged with beating her brought the ire of Judge Larry Ross on Tuesday, with the judge estimating perjury charges may be in her future if she tells…

Gina Cleek Guidance counselorSchool: MorrisonYears: One To start her first year off right, Cleek sent a letter to all her colleagues which said how happy she is to be working with them and the students at Morrison. She started dating her husband, Alan, when she was 15. They have a son, Austin, who is a…

Trent Killen School: Irving CollegeAge: 9Grade: Third According to Irving College principal Mike Mansfield, Trent is a hard-working student. ?He is doing a wonderful job this year,? said Mansfield. ?His teacher is bragging on him. He?s a good boy.? Along with trying really hard in school, Trent will play on the school?s basketball team next…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County Middle School student Bliss Zechman stands among the remnants of a huge oak tree behind Ben Lomand which was recently cut down for safety reasons. Bliss determined the weight of a portion of the tree?s trunk for a science project. Looking on are,…

Lisa Hobbs photo Mayor Royce Davenport was named as 3rd vice president of the Tennessee Municipal League during the Nov. 14 Tennessee Municipal League board meeting held in Nashville. TML is a voluntary, cooperative organization established by the cities and towns of Tennessee for mutual assistance and improvement. The league?s primary function is to lobby…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard This sisterly trio spent some fun time browsing the beautiful Christmas decorations at Sandy?s Gifts on Main Street. They are, from left, Karly, 8, Lydia, 5, and 18-month-old Mattie Wilson. They are the daughters of Chris and Pamela Wilson. Main Street shops are ready for…

MONDAY, NOV. 27 The regular meeting of the McMinnville Housing Authority board of commissioners will be held at 6 p.m. at the Rebel Hill community room. TUESDAY, NOV. 28 The December monthly meeting of LBJ&C on Chocolate Drive in Cookeville has been moved to Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 30 Kevin Spencer and…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Four applicants for city administrator are currently set to be interviewed. Each interview will be held at 4 p.m. One candidate, Jeffrey LaGarce, who was named a finalist, has informed city officials he has accepted another position and is no longer available. The candidates remaining and…

Charles W. Johnson photo School Board chairman Bob Young presents Warren County Middle School principal Betty Wood with belated Employee of the Month honors for September. Wood was unable to receive the award in September due to a middle school program on the same night.