Dear Prudence: Should our toddler say, ‘Yes ma’am’?
By Margo Howard / Columnist Dear Prudence: My husband and I disagree on how our toddler should respond to adults when asked a question. We were both brought up in southern Louisiana, where respect to adults was always pretty high on the list.I’m 27 and a staunch supporter of “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir.” My…
Read MoreNext Steps: How do I protect my slacker son’s inheritance?
By Jan Warren & Jan Collins / Columnists Q: My husband and I have two sons who are exact opposites. One is 45, married to a teacher, has two children and never misses a day of work. The other is 38, can’t hold down a steady job, has been married three times (resulting in five…
Read MoreSPORTS BRIEFS
Centertown Invitational tourneyThe ISA Centertown Invitational Tournament for men’s Class E teams will be held at the Centertown ballfields Saturday, June 25. Entry fee is $160, plus a $25 sanction fee. Teams must provide their own .44 cor/375 comp. ISA stamped and approved softballs.For more information contact Bobby Christian at (931) 473-1028 or 808-2689. ISA/Worth…
Read MoreTitans’ youth movement evident on defensive line
NASHVILLE (AP) — Check out the Tennessee Titans’ defensive line for a stark view of their salary cap-induced youth movement. A team that fielded Jevon Kearse for five seasons and Kevin Carter four had to bring in free agent Kyle Vanden Bosch this offseason to bump up the average age of its defensive ends. Antwan…
Read MoreTrio of young receivers showing early promise for Titans
NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans’ trio of drafted receivers are tossing around the idea that they might need a nickname. Nothing as fancy as the Three Amigos late of the Denver Broncos, just a little something to recognize the fact they all were drafted within 68 slots of each other and have become quick…
Read MoreTitans have three trying to become No. 3 quarterback
NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans cast a wide net this offseason in their search for a No. 3 quarterback. They brought in four undrafted free agent quarterbacks for their minicamps, which ended Thursday with 2003 Heisman Trophy winner Jason White, Shane Boyd and Gino Guidugli still left in the competition. Former LSU quarterback Marcus…
Read MoreTitans’ punter has emergency surgery to remove appendix
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Titans punter Craig Hentrich had emergency surgery to remove his appendix, which ruptured slightly, coach Jeff Fisher said Thursday. Hentrich became ill and had his appendix removed late Wednesday afternoon. Fisher said Hentrich will remain in the hospital for another day or two as doctors monitor the punter to ensure that…
Read MoreCumberland Lumber, Dr Pepper fit to be tied
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tuesday in the Gold and Silver league two teams ended up being tied for first place. Cumberland Lumber and Dr Pepper have 24 points each. Security Federal has 22.5 points, McMinnville Lanes is in third place with 21, Crouch Motors has 14.5 and Team 3…
Read MoreStewarts Farms and Stables edges out L&C Construction by a nose
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Tucker Garrison of Hoover and Son Insurance connects for a base hit to right-center against Barr’s. Garrison picked up five hits on the night as Hoover defeated Barr’s 20-14. (Dale Stubblefield photo) In 7-8 coach pitch action on Tuesday Stewarts Farms and Stables slipped past…
Read MorePioneers improve to 2-0 in 7-on-7 passing league
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Ben Dunn has the ball knocked out of his hands by a Mt. Juliet defender during the Pioneers seven-on-seven game. The Pioneers defeated Mt. Juliet 11-10 and will play their next game on July 12 at Lebanon. (Dale Stubblefield photo) On Tuesday the Warren County…
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