WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush urged Congress on Saturday to find a middle ground between mass deportation or instant U.S. citizenship for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants already living in America. Bush?s radio message was the third time this week he has spoken out about immigration. On Monday, in a televised address from the Oval…

Photo provided Warren County School ESOL testing and equity director Dianna Zadeh, right, is presented the TN TESOL President?s Award for 2006 by organization president Dr. Beverly Hearn of UT-Martin. Dianna M. Zadeh, ESOL, testing and equity director for Warren County Schools, has been announced as the 2006 recipient of the TN TESOL President?s Award.…

Charles W. Johnson photo This group of sad-faced Girl Scouts look none too happy about the imminent sale of Camp Walling Woods by the Cumberland Valley Girl Scout Council. Local leaders have filed a lawsuit to try and prevent the move. Pictured are, front row, from left, Brooklyn Moats, Cassie Merriman, Emily Grove, Sarah Campbell…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Lauren Lytle, right, looks on as Derica Carter takes a seat in the dunking booth at the Survival of the Fittest program reward day at Warren County Middle School. The program encouraged students and staff to develop more healthy lifestyles. Warren County Middle School recently…

Duane Sherrill photo Firemen wait for LifeForce helicopter to make an on-scene landing Saturday evening off Short Mountain Road to fly this truck?s driver, Juan Ballasteros, for medical treatment at Erlanger. Ballasteros was seriously injured when he lost control of his truck and overturned in a field.

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Qualifying papers are available for political hopefuls eyeing one of three city alderman seats up for election in McMinnville this November. According to election administrator Donna Yates, papers will be available this week but most of her staff will be out of the office until Thursday,…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard WCHS senior Travis Gunter gets put through his paces at USA Gym. Gunter was paralyzed as a result of a tumor on his spine in 2004, but after more than a year of therapy he walked across the stage with his classmates last night. Pictured…

Farmers Market vendor Coy Hillis is sure to have fresh cucumbers, green peppers and tomatoes when July and August arrive. Seniors can obtain a $30 voucher to buy fresh produce from the Farmers Market during those months. The Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program for 2006 is under way and, as in previous years, will provide…

Magness Library will hold a genealogy workshop this Saturday, May 27, from noon to 3 p.m. The workshop, which will be presented by Byron Crain, a member of the board of directors and past president of the Tennessee Genealogical Society, will be ?Using the Internet for Genealogical Research.? Topics to be covered will be: ?…

Charles W. Johnson photo Despite a cloudy day this group of happy kids, of all ages, snuggled up to Gilley Frog at the pool opening party yesterday. They are, front row, from left, Cody Eldridge, Shania King and Bailey Briest. Back row, Jake Talbert and Wilbur King.