Kim Nunley is the Southern Standard’s most recent Word Match winner of $50. The weekly puzzle is published every Friday in the newspaper. You can’t win if you don’t play.

by Lisa Hobbs

A wreck involving a McMinnville Police detective occurred Friday afternoon around 2 p.m. with over a dozen law enforcement officers answering the call. According to state trooper Rodney Whiles, Sparta resident Tina Walker, 61 was traveling eastbound driving a 2010 Dodge Journey when she failed to yield the right of way when attempting to turn left on Todd Road. This action caused detective Marty Cantrell, driving an unmarked Ford Explorer, to swerve right to avoid the collision.

by Lacy Garrison

Kayak enthusiast Pam Pescevic hits the water Saturday morning at Pepper Branch Park before the race during the annual Paddlefest. The event raises money to support Kids of the Community.

by Lacy Garrison

Romeo is in need of a good home. The 1-year-old cat loves to cuddle. He was sponsored by Helping Animals of Warren County (HAWC) for adoption so his adoption fee is $10. Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center is located at 169 Paws Trail. Serious inquiries only may call 507-3647.

Diana Watson is fired up to be the winner of a grill, one of the prizes given away during the Southern Standard’s annual Banana Day on Friday. Besides receiving the grill, Watson also obtained a discounted subscription to the paper. “I’ve never won anything before so getting this grill is much better than getting the banana split,” said Watson, who has been a subscriber to the Standard for over seven years.