TO THE EDITOR: Been on Harrison Ferry lately? Better hurry, it’s about gone. It’s headed to chipmills one load at a time.Want to see the beauty of the mountain one last time? Come to Mt. Sinai Church. It sits at the end of Wildwood Road, two miles to the right after topping the mountain. Come…

TO THE EDITOR: I have recently had some financial problems and had to move in with some family members. When we did this, my husband and I stored all of our belongings in a mini warehouse here in town. We went to get something out recently when we found out someone had beat us to…

To the Editor: In an effort to try new programs to make the education system in Warren County the best it can be, two years ago the Warren County School Board authorized a pilot program at Bobby Ray Elementary to test the 45-15 school calendar. As the board now considers whether this calendar will be…

By Joan Ryan / Columnist CBS is planning a new reality series called “The Real Beverly Hillbillies.” It would move a poor, rural family into a Beverly Hills mansion and broadcast their fascination with garage-door openers and TiVo. The neighbors no doubt will be depicted as snooty and thoroughly appalled — otherwise where’s the fun?In…

By George Plagenz / Columnist Although economists had hoped the unemployment rate would have improved by now, CNN Washington Correspondent Louise Schiavone told “CNN Monday Morning” viewers on Jan. 6 that the job market is still grim. The Dec. 2002 unemployment rate was 6 percent, unchanged from the November unemployment rate of 6 percent, and…

By James Clark / Columnist Our beloved president is showing a distinct lack of good judgment when it comes to military action. While the rest of the world is saying war with Iraq doesn’t make sense, President Bush is leading the charge.While more and more Americans are expressing anti-war sentiments, Bush is expressing frustration we’re…

Our Viewpoint Over the last few months, arguments have been flying about what’s best for Warren County as far as the school calendar is concerned.Some arguments have centered around students and their ability to learn. Some have focused on parents and child care issues. Still other arguments have revolved around summer vacation and how it…

By Betty Spurlock / Special to the Southern Standard The holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s were nice here. We’ve only had a little snow twice so far, but have had very cold temperatures lately.Best wishes are sent to all the school teachers, parents and students now that school is back in session.Mattie Dukes,…

As part of African-American History Month activities, MTSU’s Baldwin Photographic Gallery will feature the works of New York-based Arlene Gottfried from now through Feb. 27 in the McWherter Learning Resource Center.“The Eternal Light” exhibit in Murfreesboro is comprised of 25 cibachrome images measuring 16 x 20-inches that were selected from her book of the same…

By Dandy Dave / Columnist Even in the wrestling world, it’s who you know that gets you a break.Randy Orton is only 22 years old, he’s been hurt most of the last year, but he’s still a star in the WWE.Why? Because his father, “Cowboy” Bob Orton, is one of Jim Ross’s best friends. And…