By Art Larson Sr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his best day of racing this season by capturing the pole for the Pennsylvania 500 and then finishing second in the race. What did all this get him? Well, it knocked him out of the 12th and final position for the race to the championship. That’s how…

By Dale Stubblefield Make plans right now to help kick off the 2007 Pioneer football season this Friday by attending the Main Street McMinnville pep rally. Main Street McMinnville and a group of merchants have banded together to show their support for the Pioneer football team, and will be giving everyone a chance to come…

By Rob Nunley Head football coach Chris Madewell instructs his players during individual drills at Friday’s football practice, which was moved to the Charlie Dalton Gym because of heat. What do you do when the heat forces your 60-plus member football team indoors for its afternoon practice session? The answer’s simple: You do everything you…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON It’s time to break out your lawn chairs, quilts or blankets, and gather at the West Lawn of Security Federal for a night of entertainment, games and fun as Leadership Warren presents the 2007 Back-to-School Movie Night this Saturday, Aug.18. Food, games and activities will begin at 6 p.m., and the…

TUESDAY, AUG. 14 The Diocesan Clericus meeting will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church with Rev. Joseph J. Marek as host. Event begins at 11 a.m. with many priests in attendance. The church is located on Edgewood Avenue. For information call 473-8233. Sally Brock of Lazarus House Hospice will offer Sunny Day Adult Daycare…

By Duane Sherrill A teen who allegedly ran a stop sign and killed a motorcyclist in May was indicted Friday by the Warren County grand jury. The defendant, Faustino G. Castillo, 18, was indicted on charges of vehicular homicide, failure to yield, and running a stop sign. His charges come from the accident which killed…

By Duane Sherrill A 51-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court. There was no General Sessions court Tuesday. Included in traffic court: ‘ Martin Bustamante was ordered to serve 75 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $650 plus costs and lose his driver’s license for two years…

Southern Standard readers are invited to extend happy birthday and anniversary best wishes to friends and loved ones through this weekly column. Please submit your messages by our noon deadline each Thursday. No more that three wishes to any individual, please. Happy Birthday Wishes: Aug. 4 ‘ Charles Boyd, hope you had a great birthday.…

Middle Tennessee State University hosted the 49th annual Basic and Advanced Aerospace Education Workshops June 11-29. Eight Warren County teachers were among 80 teachers who attended. These educators were awarded scholarships provided by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation which pays for tuition along with flight instruction in an MTSU flight training plane.…

The summer may be coming to a close, but there’s no reason for the fun to end as the Coca-Cola 2-for-1 Day at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will be held on Aug. 19 from noon to 8 p.m. All guests who purchase one unlimited ride pass at regular price will receive an additional one free…