In an effort to stimulate reader response and gauge the general sentiment around the community on important issues, the Standard has started a weekly online poll.The poll will be published in the Sunday edition of our newspaper on the editorial page and readers will be encouraged to visit our Internet site (www.southernstandard.com) to cast their…

BABY BOYDwight and Tammy Jones welcome the arrival of their son, Austin Jake, born Jan. 14 at Baptist Women’s Pavilion, MTMC, in Murfreesboro.The baby weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21-1/2 inches in length. He has a big brother, Aiden Lane Jones. His grandparents are Paul and Jean Hobbs, John K. and Hattie Jones.…

Morrison Ruritan Health Fair, a joint effort of the civic organization, NHC Home Care and NHC Healthcare, will be an event of March 13 from 6 to 9 a.m.Free services include skin cancer check and carotid bruits check by Dr. Jimmie Woodlee,; Glaucoma screening by Dr. Stan Martin; hearing test by Lisa Davidson, audiologist.River Park…

Kandal Walker and James Intintoli were married Dec. 28, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.The bride is the daughter of Darrel and Marilyn Walker of Hurricane Mills. She is the granddaughter of the late Earl and Margaret Taylor and the late Johnny and Edna Walker, all of Waverly.The bridegroom is the son of C.J. and…

Sometimes people need a little push to get going, says J.L. Poet. Motivate Your Spirits Poem Style 1: A Collection of Inspirational Poetry is a self-help guide, a volume of deep verse and an exercise book for the mind and soul – all in one riveting poetry book.Poet examines the trials, tribulations, surprises and jubilation…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Allie Thomas and Tyler Prater enjoy their table for two during Manners Day at The Learning House. Whether its dinner at a friend’s house or an adult business meeting over lunch, we tend to judge people based on their table manners. Are your children…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Martial arts students and instructors from Gary Steele Karate Studio brought home big black belt victories from the Battle of Tennessee, which was recently held in Smyrna.Leading the way was head instructor Paul Byars, with two black belt victories in forms.Other big wins…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Now this is what you call a big week in major free agent signings and player dealings. Keyshawn goes to the Big D, T.O. goes to Poe Town, the Freak is flying to the Eagles and Robaire Smith is staying in division with the Texans.This isn’t even taking into account…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd’s Courtney Hard takes a cut at a pitch during Thursday afternoon’s scrimmage against the Warren County High School junior varsity. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Lady Pioneer softball team invited their neighbors from Boyd for a preseason scrimmage Thursday afternoon, with Warren County placing its…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) The Warren County High School tennis teams saw their first action of the preseason Thursday, with an afternoon scrimmage against Shelbyville at the Civic Center courts.Both WCHS squads fell by team scores of 9-1, with each team picking up just one singles win…