Statistics are startling. According to a Commonwealth Fund survey, nearly one third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.Does this shock you? There are many things you can do to join the movement against domestic violence and raise awareness of the issue:Educate…

Wilderness Wildlife Week kicks off its 14th year in Pigeon Forge Jan. 10, with nine days of outdoor-themed activities designed to connect people with the natural wonder of the Great Smoky Mountains.Wilderness Wildlife Week offers activities for all ages and traditionally attracts thousands of nature lovers to this East Tennessee town. The event received two…

The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clancy was celebrated Dec. 27 at their residence on Clancy Road in Morrison. Mr. Clancy married the former Judy Driver in a candlelight wedding ceremony taking place Dec. 19, 1963 at Morrison First Baptist Church.Hosts for the special dinner were the couple’s daughters and their spouses,…

If your child’s favorite expression for the meals you prepare is “Yuck!” – don’t despair. The easiest way to make them more receptive to new foods may be through one of America’s favorite food combinations – the soup and sandwich.Who says you can’t drink soup through a straw and eat a bologna and cheese pancake…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Edith Tomison, left, and sister Billie Bottoms select steaming hot potato soup from the food bar at Shoney’s Restaurant as the ladies enjoy a leisurely afternoon lunch. (Janice M. Howard photo) Although soup has no season, there’s nothing like coming in from the cold…

By Duane Sherrill The Vols did the sponsors of the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl proud Friday as they came out and played like a bunch of chicks, marking a second straight Georgia Dome meltdown.As a matter of fact, there must be something about the Georgia Dome which causes the Vols to lose all ability to make…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The finals of the 2003 Warren Lodge Christmas Tournament were played Tuesday night, with the Lady Saints of DeKalb County squaring off against White County Middle School.The Lady Warriors of Sparta proved to be to much for the Lady Saints, as White County claimed the…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Middle School seventh-grade boys were the only Warren County team to make it past the first round of last week’s Warren Lodge Christmas Tournament, but represented their county well, advancing all the way to the tournament finals.Unfortunately for WCMS fans, however, the…

BALTIMORE (AP) — With one gritty victory, the Tennessee Titans ended a run of misery against Baltimore and kept alive their hope of returning to the Super Bowl.NFL career scoring leader Gary Anderson kicked a 46-yard field goal with 29 seconds left after a courageous effort by a limping Steve McNair, giving the Titans a…

The Warren County Emergency Food and Shelter Board has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, new local chairperson Debbie Maddux announced Friday.Warren County Emergency Food and Shelter Board has been chosen to receive $20,836 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The local board will…