Southern Standard Newspaper

04/12/2025

Dozens of Harley drivers showed up to honor Ronald Edwin "Ron" Williamson on Saturday afternoon as they led his funeral procession. Williamson, 69, passed away on April 8 and was interred at Bethany Cemetery.

The Southern Standard extends its condolences to Williamson's family and friends.

04/11/2025

Arson is suspected to be the cause of the Dollar General Sparta Street location's fire on Friday morning. More details can be found on the Southern Standard website.

McMinnville Fire Department and McMinnville Police Department responded to a fire at the site of the Dollar General store located at 1001 Sparta Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

04/11/2025

The Dollar General on Sparta Street was the site of a fire on Friday morning. An investigation is ongoing and more details will be provided as they become available from official sources.

04/04/2025

In the comments below, submit your photos of you or your family with their names attached for a chance to be included in a future edition of the Faces of Warren County!

03/31/2025

Sidewalk Chat with Becky Clark! Becky is the athletic director at Warren County High School and also employee of the month! March is also National Athletic Trainer Month.
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Southern Standard

03/31/2025

Adoption fees are waived until April 18th Warren County Animal Control And Adoption Center!
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Sponsored by Hoover & Son Insurance Agency
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Southern Standard

03/26/2025

Sidewalk Chat with Carlene Brown! We look back at her years as Director of Parks and Recreation. We mainly focus on the topic of the concerts held at the Civic Center (now Milner Recreation Center)
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Brought to you by Champion Chevrolet GMC of McMinnville
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Southern Standard

03/26/2025

Last week's Pets of the Week! Keep an eye out for a new episode Friday! Adoption fees are waived until April 18th at Warren County Animal Control And Adoption Center
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Southern Standard

03/18/2025

Have you been having fun getting out during the warmer weather lately?? We'd love to see it!
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We're looking to feature your pictures in our Faces of Warren County photo gallery! Share your photos of any Spring activities in the comments below for a chance to be featured in upcoming print editions of the Southern Standard!
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Please provide names! Thank you!

03/18/2025

Share your storm damage photos with us and your photo could be included in the Southern Standard! Be sure to note your general location (Centertown, Morrison, Rock Island etc) with your photo.

03/17/2025

Sidewalk Chat with Tourism and Marketing Manager for City of McMinnville, Jordan Pupols! We talk about Jordan's path to McMinnville and her goals she hopes to achieve while moving forward in this position!
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Brought to you by Champion Chevrolet GMC of McMinnville
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Southern Standard

03/17/2025

Pets of the week! We stop by Warren County Animal Control And Adoption Center each week to showcase animals available for adoption. Adoption fees are currently waived until April 18th!
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Brought to you by Hoover & Son Insurance Agency
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Southern Standard

03/11/2025

Take a walk with the Southern Standard through The Steve and Kate Smith Community Skate Park!
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Southern Standard

03/11/2025

Paxton Media Group, which owns Cookeville Herald-Citizen, has purchased the Southern Standard and Smithville Review from Morris Multimedia.
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The Southern Standard will continue to be published three times a week and will be operated by a local staff. At this time, all subscriptions will remain the same.
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McMinnville, TN - Paxton Media Group, which owns Cookeville Herald-Citizen, has purchased the Southern Standard and Smithville Review from Morris Multimedia.

03/10/2025

Pets of the week! Furry friends looking for a home Warren County Animal Control And Adoption Center!!!
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Southern Standard

03/10/2025

Thanks for joining us as we grow!!
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03/09/2025

The Warren County High School girls tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season Thursday, downing Shelbyville at home 4-3.

For details, see Sunday’s Southern Standard.

The Warren County High School girls tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season Thursday, downing Shelbyville at home 4-3. The victory, which came on the heels of Tuesday’s 8-1 win on the road at White County, featured three wins against two losses in singles action, as well as a 1-for-2 record in d...

03/09/2025

A woman accused of attempted murder for allegedly shooting her boyfriend in their home will face justice in Circuit Court after being indicted Friday afternoon.

For details, see Sunday’s Southern Standard.

A woman accused of attempted murder for allegedly shooting her boyfriend in their home will face justice in Circuit Court after being indicted Friday afternoon.