‘Greatest Generation’ slipping away
By Mike Pirtle / Guest columnist The sun beat down fiercely on the hilltop cemetery in White County Wednesday as friends and family gathered to lay to rest Robert Johnson (R.J., or “Pappa”) Howard.The bright sun and sizzling temperatures were hardly notable on an August afternoon in Middle Tennessee. Nor was the cloudburst which erupted…
Read MoreThe Scoop: Fair magic different but it’s still there
By James Clark / Columnist There’s something almost magical about the fair coming to town. The cotton candy, the corn dogs, the pageants, the Tilt-O-Whirl, it all makes for arguably the most entertaining week of the year around these parts.Come to think of it, now that I’m older, maybe calling the fair “magical” is a…
Read MoreNot caring about taxes just doesn’t seem right
Our Viewpoint It may be remembered as the referendum no one cared anything about — and that’s if anyone remembers it at all.Yesterday’s local option sales tax referendum came and went with hardly a fuss. There were no heated letters to the editor. There was barely any talk of the sales tax referendum at all.When…
Read MoreVolleyball downs Grundy County, Unionville
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Lady Pioneer volleyball team improved its record to 7-4 with a road trip to Grundy County Tuesday afternoon.It took five games, but the Lady Pioneers kept their composure, winning 25-16, 23-15, 25-18, 23-25 and pulling the final game out 25-5.A much improved…
Read MoreAnother tough loss for Boyd
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd Christian School’s soccer team is admittedly in a rebuilding mode, trying to gain experience and hold their own against better teams this season.Tuesday, Boyd traveled to Mt. Juliet Christian and stumbled against the more powerful Lady Saints, falling 13-1.Mt. Juliet didn’t waste anytime scoring,…
Read MoreRobservations: Rumors tough to stomach
By Rob Nunley / Columnist NUNLEY “Look at all these rumors surroundin’ me every day.I just need some time, some time to get away…from all these rumors, I can’t take it no more…”— “Rumors,” Timex Social Club———Once — just once — wouldn’t you like for the Pioneer football team to be the talk of the…
Read MorePioneers lose three seniors: Langford dismissed, 2 more quit
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer senior Tyler Boyd, right, goes head-to-head with center Jonathan Kelly during offensive line drills at Thursday’s WCHS practice session while assistant coach Matt Turner directs the drill. (Rob Nunley photo) If the number of players participating in Thursday afternoon’s practice is any indication, rumors…
Read MoreCourse provides tips on proper care giving
Nashville State’s WorkForce Training Center, in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (TNAHSA) presents a National Caregiver Training Program. This short-term, non-credit course has received a four-star rating from the National Alliance for Caregiving and provides basic care skills and knowledge to family caregivers, community volunteers, and paid care…
Read MorePsalmody performs at Eastside church
Psalmody, a Southern Gospel trio based in Roseville, Calif., will be performing at 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at Eastside Baptist Church.The vocalists include sisters Teri Barry, Darla Ramos and long-time family friend, Leanne Kelley. Since childhood, these ladies grew up around families who have been singing for Jesus in their local congregation.The group was…
Read MoreKelly Elaine Crawford to be bride
Cordell and Miriam Crawford of Rock Island announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Elaine, to Sean Michael Dennis of Sandy, Utah.The couple will wed Sept. 18 in the Jordon River Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in West Jordon, Utah. They will reside in Logan, Utah.Miss Crawford is a…
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