Proper exercise, in yoga style, helps to develop strength but also flexibility.“Health is when you have all the systems functioning harmoniously under intelligent, conscious control,” Michael Poulos said.Proper breathing is one of the most important things “yogis” can do. Too often, when people become stressed or upset, they may breathe shallowly and quickly. A series…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard One wouldn’t expect to find a yoga instructor of Michael Poulos’ expertise in small towns like McMinnville or Beersheba Springs, but he’s here.A well-traveled instructor who has taught in five different countries, Poulos was inspired by the mountains and moved to Grundy County about two…

By Dandy Dave Don’t look for Hogan’s time as WWF champion to be very long.Hulk’s contract is for one year, plus six months if Vince McMahon wants it. Hogan has said he wants to go out as the champion, and this could be his last chance to do so.I believe there is one more man…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Lady Pioneer softball team played its third home game of the year Tuesday against Cookeville, falling in a tight contest 2-0.Cookeville provided what proved to be the game’s only runs in the first inning CHS got its leadoff batter on base with a dropped…

Steven Daniel Hale, Milbern Shoemake Steven Daniel Hale, 17Cannon County resident and Rutherford County native Steven Daniel Hale, 17, died April 24 at Stones River Hospital in Woodbury from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A student at Cannon County High School and a member of Center Hill Baptist Church, he was the son of Ricky…

TO THE EDITOR: In this age of mind-boggling problems concerning the use of illegal drugs, I have found only one organization which is willing to take those in who have no money, no insurance and help them to get rid of their addictions. I have tried to get help for many people in the last…

The Pioneers rallied from an early deficit Saturday to down visiting Cumberland County, 13-4, at Ramsey Field.Scott Dunham led the way at the plate for WCHS, which improved to 15-10 with the victory. The senior left fielder finished 4-for-4, driving in three runs and scoring another.Daniel Owens drove in two runs and scored two more…

By Dale Stubblefield / Columnist STUBBLEFIELD In 1989, Major League Baseball was turned upside down for a few years over the gambling probe of Pete Rose.Rose was accused of betting on baseball, found guilty and then kicked out of the great American game for life. Remember this as you read: Baseball signed off by saying…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Lady Pioneers’ Vanessa Cornelius slides in ahead of the tag from Tullahoma’s third baseman during Monday’s home game at WCHS. Cornelius’ triple scored Crystal Jones. (Rob Nunley photo) The Lady Pioneer softball team suffered its first home defeat Monday, falling to Tullahoma 10-5.Tullahoma picked…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Middle School soccer team traveled to Murfreesboro for a conference tournement this weekend, capturing the championship with three victories.WCMS went up against Ezzell-Harding in its first contest, taking the game 1-0. WCMS then advanced to take on Crossville and never had much…