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McMinnville resident and native Katherine Willene Bottoms, 89, was born Dec. 5, 1934 and died Nov. 3, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. A homemaker and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Green McBride. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Omega ...
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
The Wright Opinion- Surprising poll results. Highly anticipated poll results were announced Tuesday night and many people were surprised by the outcome. Thats right, the No. 24-ranked Vanderbilt Commodore football team was the only top-25 team in the Associated Press poll who weren’t listed in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings.
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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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A structure fire in the Dibrell community Saturday afternoon proved fatal for a local man. North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Campaign-Rock Island Fire Department, the Centertown Fire Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Warren County EMS responded around midday Saturday for a fire at 1232 Roy Foster Rd.
Warren County News - Southern Standard
Criminal and traffic dockets were heard by Judge Ryan J. Moore Thursday, Oct. 24, in General Sessions Court. Included in Thursday’s action: • A capias was issued for Luis A. Arana Chimal for a failure to appear. He is charged with driving without a license.
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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.
Water plant set for $15M improvements - Southern Standard
Oct 30, 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 ...
Warren County News - Southern Standard
Four of the five aldermanic candidates – incumbents Sally Brock, Stacey Harvey and Rachel Hoover Kirby – along with newcomer Kara Youngblood were in attendance at the political forum, presented by the Southern Standard and WCPI-91.3 FM and held at the Warren County Administrative Building. Candidates were presented with a series of ...
Standard on early deadlines - Southern Standard
Oct 24, 2024 · Standard on early deadlines. Seth Wright. Published: Oct 24, 2024, 4:51 PM. Due to issues with press equipment, the production of the Friday and Sunday newspapers will be outsourced. Because of this, Sunday's paper will be sent to press before the conclusion of Friday night's Warren County Pioneer football game.