Bill Zechman photo Finalists in the Laws of Life Essay contest at Warren County High School, including those shown above, shared total winnings of $1,760, thanks to sponsors Homeland Community Bank, Bridgestone-Firestone and the Sir John Templeton Foundation. Some 700 students submitted original essays. Pictured, front row, from left, are Lindsay Adcock, Sarah Truman, Yadira…

Alpha Xi Pi inducts Dodson Eva Layne Dodson was inducted into the Alpha Xi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Motlow State Community College recently. Dodson, from Rock Island, is majoring in education/teaching. She is the daughter of Tommy and Darlene Minton and is married to Randy Dodson of Rock Island. Established in 1918…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard What started sluggish ended with a flourish last night with election officials saying it was an early voting record for a primary election. ?It finished strong,? said election administrator Donna Yates. ?The Easter holiday may have contributed to the slower start but things got back to…

CRAIN Jamie Maria Crain, a 2001 graduate of Warren County High School, graduated cum laude from Lee University in Cleveland. She received a bachelor of science degree in accounting. She is the daughter of Bruce and Roxanne Crain of Rock Island. She was an All-American Scholar and achieved the dean?s list each semester she attended…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard McCallie?s Nouri Rahbe scores a goal past Pioneer keeper Tucker Chastain in the opening minutes of the second half.The goal was waved off due to an offside call, but McCallie still captured a 3-0 win. Warren County has seen its share of tornadoes this spring, but…

(AP) List of players from Tennessee colleges available for the NFL draft Saturday and Sunday (with position, height and weight and statistics): MEMPHIS ? DeAngelo Williams, rb, 5-9, 214: Rated by Scouts, Inc. as the second-best running back available, Williams propelled himself into the first round and possibly into the top 15 picks by returning…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Gold and Silver Bowling league kicked off its summer league on Tuesday, with eight teams competing. Security Federal took top honors on opening day with four points. Beacon Federal had three points, Crouch Motors, Cumberland Lumber, Holder Realty and McMinnville Lanes finished with two points…

NASHVILLE (AP) Memphis tailback DeAngelo Williams could become the sixth Tiger player drafted in the NFL?s first round, and the first since 1996, when the draft begins Saturday. Jay Cutler is the quarterback from the worst football school in the Southeastern Conference. DeAngelo Williams rewrote the record book at Memphis, and Jason Allen is coming…

WCHS football pancake breakfast Warren County high school football fans are invited to come and support the team at a pancake breakfast at Applebee?s Saturday, May 6, from 7:30 until 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 each, and available at the door or from varsity football players. All proceeds go to provide player meals and drinks…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County shortstop Kayla Hubbard brings down the tag to catch Siegel?s Megan Williams in her attempt to steal second base during Tuesday night?s game. Siegel won the contest, 6-1, in nine innings, scoring five runs in the top of the ninth to secure the district…