By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A repo man who went too far will serve 48 hours in jail after the court found he tried to strong-arm a local woman into turning over her car, a shakedown reportedly witnessed by a room full of patients at a local clinic where the woman…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Motlow professor Jean Williams describes the school?s new Adult College Express program to Noon Exchange Club members at a recent meeting. Motlow State Community College has a new and innovative method for local adults to continue their education right here in Warren County. Adult College…

Morrison principal Ronnie Brown is releasing the school?s honor rolls for the second six weeks grading period: FIRST HONOR ROLL Third Grade ? Justin Allison, Holden Baker, Lauren Childers, Alexis Crouch, Jayme Dyer, Tommy Juarez, Cheyanne Newton, Odalys Ontiveros, Bailey Sims, Kylee DeLane, Emily Grandey Fourth Grade ? Dalton Crabtree, Cierra Holt, Grace Rains, Jacob…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 78-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court. Included in traffic court action: ? Christopher Lynn Scott was directed to serve 70 days of a six-month sentence for evading arrest, drag racing and failure to appear in court. ?…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Faye Ziegeweid, of the Cumberland River Compact, shows a map of the Collins River as she talks to Noon Exchange Club members about the importance of preserving area waterways. Saying the health of our rivers directly impacts the quality of life for everyone who lives in…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Ever wonder what it feels like to be Santa Claus without the hassle of going from house to house in the bitter cold? The Department of Children?s Services is looking for individuals, families or organizations to sponsor children and be their Santa Claus for Christmas. The…

TODAY, DEC. 3 Friends of Fall Creek Falls State Park will hold a membership meeting at 2 p.m., at the Fall Creek Falls Inn. MONDAY, DEC. 4 The Morrison Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 5 The North Warren Fire Department annual meeting will be held…

Lisa Hobbs photo At the BETA Club State Convention, which was attended by 6,000 students on Nov. 20, four students from Centertown Elementary brought home awards. At front is Justin Gibbs, who won first place in the photography contest. Back row, from left, are Kiersten Butler, Savannah Hall and Brooke Bouldin, who won third place…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Shelby Nearing hangs an ornament on the Junior Auxiliary Christmas tree in preparation for Tuesday night?s Christmas in the Park. Junior Auxiliary?s Christmas in the Park is this Tuesday and activities will begin at 6 p.m on Court Square. Main Street will be closed for the…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ABEE Glenn A. Abee, city administrator hopeful No. 2, interviewed with McMinnville officials Wednesday. Although he doesn?t come with any ?freaky buttons? city employees need to know about, he did present a stern warning. ?If you don?t want community involvement, don?t hire Glenn,? said Abee. ?I…