If your neck hurts, your back aches, and your shoulders throb with pain, well if all that’s wrong with you then you’re in pretty bad shape. Don’t get out of bed.But if you do want to get out of bed, perhaps you better go see Bud McGiboney at his new business, STAR Physical Therapy. If…

By James Clark / Columnist I plan to continue a long-standing Clark family tradition this Christmas by giving family members gifts I actually want myself. My sister was a master of this philosophy, for years giving me Madonna and Whitney Houston albums that she wanted herself. That’s why she shouldn’t be surprised to find a…

Dear Santa,I would like a baby doll, markers, books, a bike, a computer, a little raddit, clows, a brush, harybows, shoes, and animals.Love,Allissa Melson Dear Santa,I want a dad for mom, kabig pach doll, alarm clock, new freinds, crocks, kids bop 8, cloths, and a radio.Love,Hannah Glover Dear Santa,I wish to have a washing machine…

Birth announcements Baby GirlRyleigh Madison Cooper was born to Sarah Cooper Nov. 8 at River Park Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Her grandparents are Linda and the late Gary L. Cooper. Lilian Hale of Sparta is her great-grandmother. Baby GirlAngela Marie Bigham-Boehm and Randall Keith Boehm, Jr. announce the birth of their daughter,…

Vinson’s Crossroads FCEC met Nov. 17 at the home of Ellinora Vinson for their monthly meeting. President Lois Self conducted the 11 a.m. gathering, welcoming guests Lou Burkhalter, Cecil Taylor and Phillip Vinson.Sandra Blair read a scripture reading from Psalms: 23, “Revised: 10 reasons to say, I love you to others,” “Laughter,” “Patient Enhances Prayer…

Covenant Academy, a new private Christian elementary school located in Morrison is inviting prospective students and families to come tour the facilities at their holiday open house and enjoy their annual Christmas program. The open house and program will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 in the church auditorium located at 7225 Manchester…

Penny Woodlee Rhea and Ricky Shannon Taylor were married Nov. 19 in a double-ring ceremony held at Mt. Leo Church of Christ. (Photo provided) Wedding vows of Penny Woodlee Rhea and Ricky Shannon Taylor were solemnized Nov. 19 in a ceremony at Mt. Leo Church of Christ. Teddy Jones officiated the 10 a.m. ceremony.The bride’s…

By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard In her 94 years, Johnnie Walker has spent some time in the kitchen. Whether it’s her sourdough bread, her apple pound cake, or her homemade chicken salad, Walker has earned the reputation as one of Warren County’s best cooks.“Most of my life, I have been in…

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Seven-year-old Cassie Merriman very seriously tells Santa and Mrs. Claus what she would like for Christmas at the Christmas in the Village celebration. (Margaret Hobbs photos) A special feeling was in the air Tuesday night at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Junior Auxiliary’s holiday…

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? Antjuan Koger scored 16 points to lead Tennessee Tech over Southeast Missouri State 79-65 on Saturday night. The Redhawks (3-4, 1-2 Ohio Valley) kept pace with Tennessee Tech for most of the first…