James Clark photo David Gordon displays this monstrous 9-pound largemouth bass he caught Thursday from Lake Karen, located in Warren County off Sparta Highway. Gordon says it?s the biggest fish he?s ever caught.

The 9-year-old Training All-Stars are, front row, from left, Lane Steakley, DeAndre League, Jake Driver, Lance Kelley, Trevor Bell, Chase Hullett and Hunter Mullican. Back row, from left, Jonathan Reed, Robbie Farnsworth, Lee Carden, Peyton Collins, Dylan Jones and Ryan Jennings.

The 8-year-old All-Stars are, front row, from left, Corey Richardson, Kyler Kominos, Bradley Stewart, Reed Tucker, Jacob Moore, Cade Carlson, Dustin Hale and Joshua Sizemore. Second row, Chase Hollingsworth, Paul Cross, Merek McColloch, Nick Tilton, Brock Majors, Collin Smedley, Ethan Bandy and Hunter Gudat. Back row, Griffin Jones, Trace Taylor, Jaylen Johnson, Chayse Frye, Dylan…

The Lady Pioneer tennis team defeated White County?s Warriorettes by a narrow 5-4 margin in District 7-AAA action. Robin Bonner, Lisa Haile and Shawn Underwood picked up wins in singles play for Warren County.(April 17, 1981)

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard This Friday night promises to be another successful talent show at Warren County High School as the Black History Club will be holding its annual event April 21. The talent competition has provided the community with eight years of eye-catching performances and this year won?t be…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard The Kilgore family stands on the porch of their new home on Smith Street. The house was built as part of Warren County?s first Habitat for Humanity ?blitz build? project in cooperation with Bridgestone Firestone. Pictured are, from left, David, Dava, 17, Kurt, 12, and…

Hush Puppy is pictured with Caris patient Minnie Ray. Hush is one of the company?s pet volunteers. This week, April 16-22, is National Volunteer Week. Studies show people who volunteer live longer, healthier and happier lives. Volunteerism is good for the heart. It lessens stress and depression. Volunteering allows you to help someone not as…

Bryan Morgan School: MorrisonYears teaching: SixClass: PEGrade: K-8 Morgan drives from Manchester every day to teach at a smaller school because he ?likes smaller schools where everybody knows everybody.? He likes sports and athletics and likes being around children so if you combine the two you have a PE teacher as well as a coach.…

James Clark photo Dressed in rabbit ears, Megan Madewell hopped her way to a basket full of eggs during Central Church of Christ?s egg hunt.

Sydney Green School: DibrellAge: 9Grade: ThirdFavorite activities: Movies and skatingFavorite movie: ?Spirit? Sydney is Student of the Week in her class at Dibrell which means every day she gets to bring something to show the class. ?Today I brought arrowheads and a little pink poodle,? said Sydney. ?I have four real dogs at home. The…