William Rusher In the next year or two, it is entirely possible that a dozen or so Islamic terrorists (which may include men, women and some non-Arab recruits) will take over an American school and hold a couple of hundred children and their teachers hostage, vowing to kill them all if their demands — for…

Karla Fischbach TO THE EDITOR: I am writing this letter to the people who are bringing animals to the animal shelter to drop off. The gate can be closed with a “Closed” sign on it and they will take the chain off the gate and come in anyway to leave animals. We are still closed.…

James Clark The Fairest of the Fair pageant was being postponed! When I heard the news yesterday under the grandstand, I couldn’t believe the magnitude of the decision. Dozens of girls wearing expensive dresses and their best smiles would have to wait two days to determine the county’s fairest. It didn’t seem right. But it…

The Jackson Sun During his first 60 days in Knoxville, UT’s new president, John Petersen, has refrained from articulating a grand vision for the state’s flagship system. Unlike former President J. Wade Gilley, who pledged to make the university one of the top research institutions in the nation, Petersen has chosen to keep a lower…

The Tennessean Tennessee’s first lady Andrea Conte doesn’t have to prove her endurance or advocacy on behalf of crime victims, but a walk across the state will call attention to both. Conte, the wife of Gov. Phil Bredesen, launched her 600-mile trek across the state on behalf of child victims of sexual or severe physical…

The Telestials will present a night of worship and praise as they perform Sept. 18 at Gath Baptist Church. The concert begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission, but a love offering will be taken. Keeping the faith. It almost seems to be an out-of-date concept these days. After all, we live…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard As of 6:30 p.m last night, Topical Storm Ivan still packed considerable force and was converging on Middle Tennessee. Forecasters are calling for a silver lining amidst the dark cloud of former Hurricane Ivan which struck with tropical storm fury this morning. Meteorologist David Matson from…

By AMY SATTERWHITE Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard City officials said yesterday they are taking some precautions in light of heavy rains expected in the area as the remnants of Hurricane Ivan pass through Middle and East Tennessee. Yesterday, forecasters with the National Weather Service predicted heavy rain in the area, with reports varying…

Photo provided Shellsford Cemetery now has a complete trust fund committee with the addition of two new members. From left, Cordell Dykes, chairman; Ann Boyd, secretary-treasurer; Charles Yancy, Alton Bottoms and Danny Ballard. Cordell Dykes, chairman of the Shellsford Cemetery trust fund committee, announces the addition of two new members, Danny Ballard and Charles Yancy.…

Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Medicare is very confusing to me. I am 64 years old and was recently talking to my friend who delayed taking her Medicare, so she told me she’s going to enroll during the “Special” enrollment period and not the “Initial” enrollment period. She also said that if I don’t apply…