By LISA CHAPMAN / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Customers are already starting to line up to try Capalano’s variety of coffee and cappuccino on Main Street. (Lisa Chapman photo) Main Street business sales seem to be on the rise since the street opened to traffic over a week ago.“Before the street opened, customers…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard HOLLAND Warren County residents may soon see a major expansion of the local health department, according to county officials.The reasons for expansion, as well as the nature of expansion, were discussed at a recent meeting of the Health and Welfare Committee attended by local…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard CAMPBELL Darla Campbell made an effort to do her Christmas shopping at Three Star Mall. It turned out to be a smart idea.Campbell was the grand prize winner Thursday night when the mall held its annual car giveaway. She had the winning ticket which earned her…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Larry Hillis prepares bags of apples and oranges to give to each child receiving a gift. Santa and his elves weren’t the only ones busy on Christmas Eve.Members of the Warren County Rescue Squad might not have been up on the rooftops, but they were out…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Lawmen fear a drive-by shooter may be randomly choosing targets after a local man was shot in the back Thursday night as he was driving down Sparta Highway — the second random drive-by in two nights.“We don’t want to cause hysteria but we want people…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Rev. Kenneth Kirby Most children are assured of a gift-filled Christmas with candy and toys overflowing the living room. They’ll bounce out of bed and dart to the Christmas tree eager to rifle through present after present.But how many children will remember the birth of Jesus…

Snacks at the office, snacks at the house, parties and receptions: these are but a few of the challenges the holidays present for those hoping to maintain their waistlines. Big holiday meals are another.Janie Burney, a food and nutrition specialist with University of Tennessee Extension, says a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can include anywhere…

James Clark photo Southern Standard executive editor Patricia Zechman delivers a Share food box to Beersheba Towers resident Evelyn McCormick, who was grateful for the gift.

Sixty-nine 4-H members in grades four through 12 recently participated in the county finals of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest held Warren County Middle School.The 4-H members earned the right to compete in this contest by winning their class competition during the November 4-H club meeting. A total of 738 4-Hers across the county gave…

Bill Zechman photo From the standing-room-only audience at the Silver & Gold Band’s concert at Three Star Mall, Abigail Schrock, 3, joined director Mike Chilcutt to add some youthful sparkle and charm to the Yuletide musical agenda. The all-volunteer, non-profit ensemble is offering its debut album, featuring Yuletide classics and holiday novelty tunes, for a…