By Will Stewart Why is it that when we board a plane, we often begin to worry about a crash, but have no reservations whatsoever about hopping in the car for a drive?The odds of dying in a plane crash in any given year are one in 380,000, while the odds of dying in an…

Our Viewpoint It’s been said it’s not reporters who protect our freedom of the press in America. It’s the U.S. soldier.It’s not preachers who maintain our freedom of religion. It’s the U.S. soldier.And it’s not lawyers who preserve the integrity of our judicial system. It’s the U.S. soldier.That’s because without soldiers to protect our great…

BABY GIRLMaggie Elaine Garrett arrived May 12 at 5:02 p.m. at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches in length.She is the daughter of Todd and Sheri Garrett and has a big brother, John Michael Garrett.Grandparents are Freddie and Diane Morton of Morrison, Don and Elaine Garrett of…

A Caregivers Workshop has been planned for June 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center on Morrison Street.Workshop presenters will be Mike Palk, licensed professional counselor, and Marie Farran, attorney.The workshop is a free, informal session designed to address specific questions or problems and share resources and success stories that will assist…

The engagement and approaching marriage of Valerie Kim Holland and Kyle Adcock are being revealed. The couple will exchange wedding vows June 19 at the Inn at Harvest Farms Lake.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Kendra Holland of McMinnville.She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth McMillen and the late Claude McMillen of McMinnville, the…

SPRING HILL — It was a story destined to become the stuff of which legends are made. From the ill-fated love story between the dashing, young Lt. George E. Dixon and his sweetheart, Queenie Bennett of Mobile, Ala., to the unexpected disappearance of the H.L. Hunley and her brave crew of eight, everything surrounding the…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Special guest Rena Tate performs an auana-style hula dance and explains the movements as a tape of authentic Hawaiian music plays in the background. (Janice M. Howard photo) Warren County Family and Community Education Clubs recently held the annual International Day program with “Celebrate…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Saddle Club has started their regular Friday night horse shows (weather permitting) through August. Shows begin at 7 p.m. at the saddle club arena, located behind the fairgrounds.In addition to the regular shows, special events are also scheduled. On June 5 a PWHAT…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The inaugural season of the Mid-Tennessee Dart Association came to a close Wednesday night, with awards presented to the new league’s winners and a hefty donation presented to a local charity.The MTDA began as the idea of Bernie’s Sports Grill owners Dwayne and Bernadette Doud,…

By Duane Sherrill Unless things begin happening quickly, the chant of “Eddie, Eddie” on Sundays at the Coliseum may become only a distant echo in the memories of Titan fans.As most of you I’m sure have heard, Titan owner Bud Adams has publicly stated he doubts George will be a Titan this coming season, and…