The Mountain Press (Sevierville) Open records are a valuable part of our democracy. Through them the public can keep track of many aspects of our government and hold officials more accountable for their actions.The occasional concern over government sunshine, though, is that virtually everything is open, and thus some well-intentioned citizens may be thrust into…

The United States Achievement Academy announces Adam Kilgore has been named an award winner in science.He attends Centertown School and was nominated for this national award by teacher Joyce Walkup. Jesse Paz All-American ScholarThe United States Achievement Academy announces Jesse Paz has been named an All-American Scholar. The USAA established the program to offer deserved…

Who says women are the only ones keeping up with the latest fashion trends? This spring, men have a great reason to infuse a little color and contemporary style into their wardrobes. With warmer weather on the horizon, men of all ages desire comfortable apparel and this spring’s favorites feature untraditional colors and a return…

The Foundry in Knoxville served as the setting for the April 30 wedding of Janna Lyn Peevler and Robert W. Boyd, III. (Photo provided) Janna Lyn Peevler became the bride of Robert W. Boyd, III April 30 in a double ring ceremony in Knoxville. Rev. Nathan Malone conducted the 6 p.m. wedding held at The…

WALDRON Mt. View Church of Christ on Spencer Road will host a Biblical truth series on the book of Revelation June 5-8.Presenting the program is Jim E. Waldron of Main Street Church of Christ, Crossville He began preaching in June 1955 and has preached in North Carolina, Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee and Cincinnati. For a…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Saddle Club is holding their second annual Pleasure Walking Horse Association of Tennessee (PWHAT) flat-shod show this Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. The show will be held at the saddle club arena, located behind the fairgrounds on Pike Hill Road.Entry fees for…

Middle Tennessee’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach Rick Insell will be hosting numerous camps this summer in the Murphy Center on the Middle Tennessee campus.From June 6-9, the Blue Raider coaching staff will host a camp for girls six years to eighth grade. On June 10-11, the staff will sponsor an elite camp for grades…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Cumberland Lumber holds a two-point lead over Dr Pepper Bottling in the Gold and Silver Bowling League at McMinnville Lanes this week.Cumberland has 18 points and Dr Pepper has 16, while McMinnville Lanes is in third with 15 points, Crouch Motors and Security Federal have…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard A young group of Warren County Pioneers hit the baseball diamond last weekend, as part of the TYBA Spring Fling, which was held at the Civic Center complex.This group of Pioneers, who competed in the coach-pitch division of the tournament, picked up a big win…

By Joey Wray / Sports Columnist Abby Barlow brought home her first-ever turkey on a recent hunt with her dad, Johnny L. Barlow Jr., and her grandpa, Johnny L. Barlow Sr. The bird weighed in at 18 pounds, and sported a 10-inch beard and 7/8-inch spurs. (Photo provided) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission (TWRC) set…