By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist I don’t know what’s worse — that our government was planning to create a program that would have allowed for investment in the potential for terrorist attacks, or that no one seemed to want to take the responsibility for it.Only brought forth for public scrutiny because some lawmakers opposed massive…

Our Viewpoint The majority of us would agree that children should feel safe in the arms of their families, and most of the time that is indeed the case, but not always. It is a sad fact that some children live in an atmosphere of violence and abuse. Domestic violence in this country seems to…

Amanda Hope Womack and Samuel David Haley were married in a ceremony taking place July 5 at College Heights Chapel in Murfreesboro.The bride is the daughter of Ross and Dana Womack of Murfreesboro. Parents of the bridegroom are Robert and Julie Haley of Lebanon.The Rev. Steve Decker performed the wedding following a prelude of music…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Families In Crisis is in the forefront as sponsor of the Guys and Dolls on Parade beauty pageant for young children scheduled Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at Wal-Mart Supercenter. Deadline for entry is Aug. 20.This fund-raiser allows mothers and grandmothers, fathers and grandfathers,…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Contact Judy Bean at the local Farm Bureau office on Magness Drive to obtain a copy of ‘Country Classics, Volume 2’ cookbook. “Country Classics” cookbook from the Tennessee Farm Bureau Women is available for purchase all across the state of Tennessee. This second volume…

By Joey Wray I know it’s hard to think about hunting with the weather as hot as it is, but with hunting season just around the corner it’s about time to start thinking about hunter safety.If you have a son or daughter you will be hunting with you this fall or if you are planning…

Local pro bass fisherman Tommy Stiles struggled somewhat during Friday’s opening round of the 2003 CITGO Bassmaster Classic.Stiles, competing in the Classic for the first time of his career, came in with two bass totalling 2 pounds, 13 ounces at Friday night’s weigh-in at the Louisiana Superdome.Kentucky angler Mark Menendez led the tournament after the…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Warren County sports fans will have a chance to get in the “zone” beginning this week.“The Sports Zone,” a daily sports talk show, will premiere Monday at 2 p.m. on WAKI, 1230-AM.The show, according to McMinnville Clear Channel general manager Bryan Kell, will…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist One month before the college gridiron season begins, the ESPN/USA Today Top 25 coaches’ poll is out, with little surprise at the top of the heap.Oklahoma took the top spot by a single vote over defending champion (No. 2) Ohio State. They are followed by Miami (No. 3) and Texas…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Alex Mullican (21) handles the ball while keeping a Chattanooga Christian defender during Saturday’s play day at WCHS. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The Warren County Lady Pioneer soccer team played host to a four-team play day Saturday at the WCHS soccer field. The…