CHATTANOOGA (AP) — Two out of three Tennesseans favor amending the U.S. Constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman only, according to a new statewide poll. Sixty-five percent of Tennesseans surveyed by Research 2000, a nonpartisan polling firm based in Rockville, Md., said marriage should be defined in the…

By Thomas Vaughn / Columnist Tomorrow, we will all take a few minutes to solemnly observe Memorial Day — or will we?Traditionally, Memorial Day has been set aside to honor those brave men and women in uniform who died in the service of our country. Unfortunately, in recent years we seem to have lost sight…

By Charles W. Johnson / Columnist As we all know, tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to obtain, secure and protect our freedom, and they are still making that sacrifice today. All across America there will be ceremonies to commemorate their efforts. And…

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…

Darren Riley Clark and Jennie Lynn Powers are set to be wed June 25 at the home of the bride’s parents. (Photo provided) Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Jennie Lynn Powers and Darren Riley Clark are being revealed.The betrothed couple will exchange nuptial vows June 25 at the bride’s parents home.The bride-elect is the…

Sara Elizabeth Plott was married to Travis Edward Blunt in a double ring ceremony at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville on April 30. (Photo provided) Sara Elizabeth Plott became the bride of Travis Edward Blunt April 30 in a ceremony at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville. The double ring ceremony was officiated by…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Schools is using an Internet search engine called netTrekker as a tool for learning. Parents wishing to use the search engine may visit www.nettrekker.com and follow the links for parents. If you’ve ever “Googled” anyone or anything, then you know the power of…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard AAUW president, Virginia Ayers, center, congratulates, from left, Carole Cathcart and Nancy McNeal on being named Hometown Heroines. (Photos provided) Hometown Heroine awards were given to two deserving Warren County citizens by the American Association of University Women at its banquet held recently at The…

The Pioneer bastketball team and coaching staff will hold a youth camp July 18-20. The camp will be divided into two sessions with first-fourth grade from noon-2 p.m. and fifth-eighth grade from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Early registration is $35, or $40 day of camp and includes T-shirt. Make checks payable to WCHS and mail to…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Lady Pioneer freshman basketball coach Carl Curtis along with head basketball coach Ann Eades and the rest of the high school staff held tryouts on Monday and Tuesday for the 2005-06 freshman team, with nine players making the cut for next season’s roster.During the two-day…