Warren County A&L Fairest of the Fair Pageant is slated Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. as a fair highlight.Entries may be submitted at Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, side entrance, only on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 3 until 5:30 p.m. Each contestant must submit her form in person and no entries…

Darnell Arnoult, a published author of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, will teach a workshop at Magness Community House and Library Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Titled, Making Memory Speak, the workshop is designed to teach participants how to identify the elements of their life experiences that make good story material. Participants should bring to…

The Southeast Tourism Society has selected the South Jackson Civic Association’s Native American Intertribal Powwow, scheduled for Nov. 14, through 16, as one of the Top 20 Events for the month of November. This selection is represents the “best of the best” events in the southeastern United States.“It is a great honor to be selected…

Westwood Church of Christ provided the setting for the marriage of Brandy Michelle Hodge and Michael David Reep Jr. The candlelight ceremony took place July 19 at 2 o’clock with Mike Steakley as the officiant.The bride is the daughter of Fred and Rebecca Hodge. She is the granddaughter of Asela Castellanos of McMinnville and the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Chris Bundgaard, WKRN Channel 2 news reporter, will be a special guest Aug. 24 when Riverview Terrace assisted living facility presents its first luau for the staff, residents and their families.Bundgaard, a Minnesota native, has been honored for reporting, writing and producing, including two…

Monday, November 10Boyd jr. high basketball, at home vs. Wilson, 6:30Elementary basketball, WCMS (6th) at Centertown (5-6), 6 p.m.Elementary basketball, WCMS (8th) at Avery Trace, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11Elementary basketball, Dibrell at Eastside (5-6), 6 p.m.Elementary basketball, College St. Manchester at Morrison (5-6), 6 p.m.Elementary basketball, WCMS (8th) at Centertown (7-8), 6 p.m. Thursday,…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The karate team from Gary Steele Karate Studio brought home six state titles from the state karate tournament in Cookeville recently.The karate kickers had wins in karate fighting, forms, weapons and team fighting, competing against tough squads from across the southeast.First-place finishes in fighting went…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Make no mistake, when healthy Jevon Kearse can be one of the most dominating linemen in the NFL.Add his potential to the resurgent career of Kevin Carter, who rebounded nicely last season after a horrid first season with the Titans, and you’ve got what should be the toughest one-two combination…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd Christian’s Lady Broncos suffered their second loss of the season on the road Thursday afternoon against Friendship Christian. Friendship took advantage of Boyd’s youth and lack of experience to pick up the 9-0 victory.The Lady Commanders came out very aggressive on offense and took…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Kirby Broom (14) and Sarah Tanner (20) collide with a Chattanooga Christian player while going for the ball during first-half action Thursday night at WCHS. The Lady Pioneers fell to theLady Chargers, 3-0. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County Lady Pioneer soccer team…