By Ed Kimbrell / Columnist It often seems like the First Amendment is so far from the everyday lives of so many people because the United States Supreme Court is constantly shaping it. But, when it’s tested at the local level, the old First is often trotted out to defend speech time and again.The reason…

By Charles Johnson / Columnist Watching kids run around like crazy hunting easter eggs has become one of the traditions of spring. We love to watch them, and they love to hunt them. Still, we all know the celebration of Easter also has great religious significance. Christians celebrate Good Friday as the day Christ died…

Our Viewpoint The message of Easter forms the cornerstone of Christianity, the resurrection and triumph over death of the gentle savior of mankind called Jesus Christ.The humble savior from Nazareth lived a simple and powerful life which led to his ultimate sacrifice on that cold, wind-driven hill called Calvary. His sacrifice was about peace, hope…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County High School tennis team played St. Andrews on Wednesday with the boys team winning 7-0 and girls falling 5-4. The boys are now 6-5 over all and 4-3 in district play. The girls are 1-10 with a district record of 0-7.Travis Powers…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Lebanon came out swinging Wednesday afternoon on its way to a 7-3 win over the Lady Pioneer softball team at WCHS.The Lady Blue Devils got things going in the first inning, as they scored two runs off of two hits and an error. Warren County…

By Kelly Shires / Columnist Do you ever talk yourself out of exercising?Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m too tired,” “I’m too busy” or “I’ll do it tomorrow?”If you tend to make excuses for skipping exercise, you can learn to overcome that little voice in your head that gets in the way of your…

By DAVID BOCLAIR / Mid-South Sports Network NASHVILLE — Eddie George said it himself last season. The Tennessee Titans’ running back already has surpassed the average length of a career for those who play his position.With five Pro Bowl appearance, nearly 9,000 career rushing yards and most of the franchise’s career records in his grasp…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard As construction on the new city pool nears completion, the local team which will compete in that pool this summer is gearing up for its new season as well.The McMinnville Swim Team has been busily registering participants for this year’s squad, which will compete in…

By Beth Furbush / Columnist Should you sign another lease or take the plunge and buy a place of your own? Millions of Americans ask themselves that question everyday. To make a wise decision, consumers should consider a few factors, such as their lifestyle and financial situation.There is no right or wrong answer when trying…

By Jim Glenn / Columnist There is a new place to go — www.socialsecurity.gov — to find a wealth of information about the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) programs and services.SSA’s new Internet address takes you to a redesigned Web site, Social Security Online, with a fresh, user-friendly look and feel. The Web site is easier…