Jennings, Stoner tell wedding date
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Laura Nancy Ellen Jennings and Joshua Derek Stoner are being announced. The couple will pledge their vows May 15 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church.The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jennings. Her grandparents are Ellen Howell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shields,…
Read MoreNational Symphony presents concert
Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, home of the world’s longest running live radio program, will abandon its country roots April 25 when it plays host to a music legend of a different kind – the National Symphony Orchestra. Now in its 73rd season, the National Symphony Orchestra is the orchestra of the United States capital and…
Read MoreMagness Library to host ‘Evening with Young Poets’
Magness Community House & Library will present “An Evening With Young Poets,” Saturday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., in the library’s Carrier Community Room.The talent of some of Warren County’s teenage poets and lyricists will be showcased in a casual atmosphere. The original work of each participant will be presented either as a recitation or a…
Read MoreGath kids get ready to rock
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard A group of teens from Gath Baptist Church was so impressed with a inter-denominational inspirational music concert, called “Explosion 2004,” which was held recently at Allen’s Chapel Methodist Church in DeKalb County, they have decided to put together a similar program here in Warren…
Read MoreNow’s the time for kites to soar
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Benjamin Davis frolics in a field adjacent to Hickory Creek Elementary as he works to get his kite aloft during last year’s Kite Day. On Saturday, the Standard will host the seventh Kite Day. The seventh annual Kite Day will take place tomorrow behind Hickory…
Read MoreRingside Review: Benoit on top after a long career
By Dandy Dave The following story comes from TSN.Ca and the Canadian Press:Riddled with nicks, scars and misaligned bones, Chris Benoit’s body tells the tale of a man bruised, but far from beaten.For 18 years, the 36-year-old Edmonton native nicknamed “The Wolverine” has scrapped all over the globe, losing teeth and shattering vertebra along the…
Read MoreWoods & Water: NWTF formula determines how your turkey scores
By Joey Wray How does your turkey score?Lucky turkey hunters often wonder how their trophy stacks up against other turkeys. The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has an official wild turkey records program.According to the NWTF, the purpose of the program is to provide hunters throughout the world with a permanent record keeping system that…
Read MoreStoval turns in big night for Rollers and Bowlers
Results from league play in the Peggy’s Rollers and Bowlers league have High Rollers in first place followed by Lucky Ducks, Bob Cats, Titians, Oh Well, A-Team, Friends, Cat-Dog, The Colts and Power Bowlers.John Stoval had a big night as he rolled a 149 high game, 414 series, 260 handicap game and a 747 handicap…
Read MorePioneers split with Blackman
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Pioneer and Lady Pioneer tennis teams split with Blackman at home on Tuesday. The boys team improved to 5-5 on the season with a 7-0 win over the Blaze. The Lady Pioneers are still looking for their first win as Warren County fell to…
Read MoreRobservations: ‘Daddy-Ball’ a problem on every level
By Rob Nunley In an Associated Press story which hit the wire Thursday, Archie Manning has allegedly approached the San Diego Chargers and asked them not to select his son Eli with the No. 1 pick in this weekend’s NFL Draft.According to the story, the Chargers’ GM got a call from Eli’s agent, who said…
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