Knoxville News Sentinel There’s nothing like a college education to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. But if tuition at Tennessee’s colleges and universities keeps speeding skyward, those opportunities will be a dream denied to thousands of poor children.The Tennessee Board of Regents Friday raised tuition 9.7 percent at five universities and 13 community…

By Morton Kondracke / Columnist For a long time, I’ve wanted to write an ideas column — not a big ideas column, but about small, practical ones. Being away at my 45th Dartmouth College reunion provides the opportunity, because Hanover is afflicted with a problem that’s widespread in America.Specifically, it has terrible cellular phone service.…

By Thomas Vaughn / Columnist The continuing controversy over presidential appointments underscores the pivotal role of the U.S. Senate in its Constitutional duty to give “advice and consent” to the president on such appointments.Unfortunately, much of the debate and discussion swirling about this controversy demonstrates a profound misunderstanding, or worse, a deliberately misleading characterization, of…

By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist Depending upon one’s vantage point, the powers that be have been working diligently on making this a better place to live and people are starting to notice. There a number of notable parks and recreation improvements, like the Barren Fork Greenway and the pool, as well as what the city…

Baby BoyAmie Martin and Jeremiah McCormick are the parents of a son, Aiden Cain McCormick. He was born April 17 at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces. Grandparents are Eddie and Janice Martin, Brenda and Waymon Watts, David and Flora McCormick and Gerrie Casey of California. Baby BoyIsaac Hartwell Brown was born…

By Roger Cook / Columnist During the third week of May, I attended Camp Easter Seals, which is on the shores of Old Hickory Lake in Wilson County. As I have mentioned before in years past, this camp is unequally unique as it was built for the sole purpose so that the disabled, no matter…

The wedding ceremony of Sara Elizabeth Miller and David Michael Beechum will be held July 16 at Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel. (Photo provided) Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Sara Elizabeth Miller and David Michael Beechum are being revealed.The betrothed couple will exchange vows in an evening ceremony July 16 at Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel.The…

Approximately 115 Warren County Girl Scouts gathered together for a night of fun at Hot Wheels Skate Center. Outstanding members were recognized for their sale campaigns. (Photo provided) Girl Scouts in Warren County recently enjoyed a night of skating at Hot Wheels Skate Center. Several girls were recognized for their recent efforts in the fall…

It has long been said that when Mr. Jack Daniels’ Silver Cornet Band performs, it’s more than just a concert. It’s like the town of Lynchburg comes to call. On Fri., July 1 at the Cumberland County Playhouse, ticket holders will get to experience that feeling at the band’s 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. concert.The…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Friday afternoon, hundreds of people of all ages flocked to the Southern Standard office for a sweet, cool treat – also known as a banana split.To celebrate the beginning of summer, and to show appreciation to our customers, tray after tray of those gooey, delicious…