Our birthing tree should be protected
TO THE EDITOR: I have noticed some work being done around the birthing tree, and I am trying to find out what is going on.I am originally from Georgia and have lived here about four years. Ever since I first laid eyes on the tree, I called her the birthing tree and this was before…
Read MoreBush’s 9/11 vs. Kerry’s Vietnam
By Morton Kondracke / Columnist Both Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and President Bush have had a searing life experience. For Kerry, it was the disaster of Vietnam. For Bush, Sept. 11, 2001. It makes all the difference in their foreign policy views.While a valiant, decorated combatant, Kerry entered public life condemning the Vietnam War, and…
Read MoreIs free speech always absolute?
By Ed Kimbrell / Columnist When the roiling edges of popular culture saw into the mythical world of mainstream America, the explosion rattles across the country. Two examples show how much the national media can focus their 24 hour news cycles: college sports and Janet Jackson.I teach a course on freedom of expression and I…
Read MoreWhat’s the Word: Power, corruption go hand in hand
By Charles W. Johnson Since we’ve all just suffered through another election, with all the requisite commercials, endless media coverage, signs and posters along our streets and roads and local campaigning politicians going from door to door waking us from a sound sleep to ask for our vote, I thought it might be interesting to…
Read MoreStiff penalties in order for under-21 beer sales
Our Viewpoint There’s a law in place in Tennessee that’s about as straightforward as laws come: You must be at least 21 years old to purchase alcohol.That means 16-year-olds are off limits. If you’re 18, there should be no reason to bring beer to a store counter. If you’re 20 years and 364 days old,…
Read MoreJunior Miss deadline nears
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Deadline for entry in the 2004 Junior Miss Warren County Pageant has been set for Feb. 17. An open registration will be held that day from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Feb. 17.The ninth annual…
Read MoreCouple pledges vows in South America
Francia Elena Franco Mejia and Thomas Owen “Tom” Bratcher III were married in a double ring ceremony taking place at 8 p.m., Jan. 9 at Casa del Afarez Hotel, Cali, Columbia, South America. The couple exchanged their vows before a Justice of the Peace.The bride is the daughter of Luz Dary Mejia and Rodrigo Franco.…
Read MoreWarren County 2004 Senior Superlatives
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Selection of Senior Superlatives is an annual highlight of the school year for the Warren County High School student body, but especially for students in the senior class.Each year every senior is given the opportunity to select individuals whom they feel encompass the qualities…
Read MoreOld legs still have some spunk
Will Stewart photo Like most men surrounded by beautiful girls, Bob Jones, center, is all smiles in the company of high school Interact members, from left, Leanne Pelham and Erika Porter at an Interact-sponsored Valentine’s Day dance at NHC Healthcare Thursday night.
Read MoreEarly plans show teachers set for 2% pay raise
By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard HALE A plan to further equalize teacher pay across the state could mean an additional $500,000 a year in state money for Warren County teachers, but Director of Schools Dr. Jerry Hale said any funding changes are still a long way from becoming reality.“At this…
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