Warren County News - Southern Standard
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Warren County News - Southern Standard
If early tallies are any indication, voter apathy may be a lost concept for the people of Warren County. A total of 12,083 people opted to vote early for Tuesday’s election, according to Warren County Election Administrator Susie Davenport.
Warren County News - Southern Standard
Rink reversal. The city’s decision to host McMinnville on Ice in the parking lot of Milner Recreation Center, rather than its previously established location downtown, came to a screeching halt Friday morning after the Southern Standard published a story about the decision.
Warren County News - Southern Standard
Accused rapist convicted. Jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday afternoon in the trial of a local man accuse of raping his underage niece in 2020. Gary Lee Lankford, Jr., 51, was found guilty of one count of rape, with the jury deliberating one hour and 23 minutes before bringing the two-day trial to a close with its verdict. Local News.
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Joe Gordon Simmons, 84, a Sparta resident, passed from this earth after a short illness, on Oct. 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones and a host of angels who ushered him into the waiting arms of Jesus. Joe was born on Jan. 17, 1940, in Spencer to Dovie (Manus) and Gordon Simmons, the third of seven children. October 24, 2024.
Centertown marks 100th anniversary - Southern Standard
1 day ago · Centertown marks 100th anniversary. Lori Christensen and her husband, Greg Stephenson, pose in front of their car from the popular show “Get Smart” at the Centertown Centennial Celebration. The once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Celebration at Centertown Elementary School was a huge success bringing former teachers and students together for an ...
Operation Christmas Child launches - Southern Standard
1 day ago · Operation Christmas Child launches. Nikki Childers file photo Members of the Interact Club often help Operation Christmas Child spread the word about the program. Pictured during the 2022 campaign are, front row, from left, Ridley Sain and Caleb McAllister. At back, Liyah Johnson, Colin Totherow and Breelyn Collingwood. Nikki Childers.
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Local teen killed in Cannon Co. A single-car accident proved fatal for a young McMinnville woman Tuesday night. Whitny Johnson, 19, was traveling north on Short Mountain Rd. in Cannon County when, according to reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, she lost control of her vehicle in a curve, crossing the center line and leaving the roadway.
Water plant set for $15M improvements - Southern Standard
Oct 29, 2024 · A bid for rehauling the city’s water treatment plant has been approved as a part of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s regularly scheduled meeting. The discussion of making improvements to the water treatment plant has been ongoing for months due to the condition of the plant and its need for repairs and updates. Due to the scope of work needed, it was decided to create an entirely new ...
Top Local Stories of 2022 - Southern Standard
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