Regular service, slower driving helps conserve fuel
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Soaring fuel costs have hit Americans broadside, to say the least, and have forced many to make some major changes in their driving habits. With prices hovering near $3 per gallon, any advice on how to conserve fuel is welcome.Many people have already visited…
Read MoreHigh price of gasoline leads to higher number of drive-offs
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard With the price of gas soaring to record levels, the number of people driving off without paying has climbed, with reports of thefts doubling since last year when gas was under $2 a gallon.“We’ve seen a marked rise in gas thefts as the prices have…
Read MoreHoward makes daring flight across North Atlantic
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Joe Lane Howard showed his skill as a pilot last summer when he guided his plane to a crash landing in LaGrange, Ga., after the propeller flew off. (Photo provided) There aren’t many 71-year-old pilots flying across the North Atlantic, but for local flyer…
Read MoreVolunteers make county fair go ’round
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Longtime fair volunteer Chuck Conner throws out feed at one of the favorite attractions for kids, the petting zoo. Conner uses about 150 of his own chickens, ducks and rabbits to stock the petting zoo. (James Clark photo) Longtime fair volunteer Chuck Conner says some people…
Read MoreGas prices could put government over budget
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard MATHENY The dramatic rise in fuel prices the last couple months is causing major concerns for County Executive Kenneth Rogers, who called a special meeting of county department heads to discuss the situation.At issue is the fact that prices have gone up considerably since…
Read MoreGas gouging charges dropped:State dismisses lawsuit against Whitlock
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard WHITLOCK Saying gas gouging charges against a longtime local merchant came due to a misunderstanding, the state has dismissed its lawsuit against country store owner Jess Whitlock.“Nobody even bothered to come out here and ask me anything about it,” said Whitlock regarding the fact the…
Read MoreClayton Homes makes big sale to FEMA
By DUNCAN MANSFIELD / Associated Press Writer KNOXVILLE — Clayton Homes Inc., the country’s largest manufactured housing company, is sending hundreds of mobile homes to the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast, while other Tennessee companies brace for the economic aftershocks of Hurricane Katrina. “This past Sunday we got the order from FEMA to ship 1,800 homes to…
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