Photos provided In the Lewis class, 1st and 2nd Division awards were presented to, from left, Jason Hobbs, first – 1st division; 2nd division, Alan Northcutt, second – 2nd division; and Abee Curtis, first – 2nd division. Not pictured is Rob Holland, who was second in the 1st division.

Mark Halcomb UT Nursery Specialist We use to recommend rotating pesticides to avoid resistance. We started saying to rotate between chemical classes 5 to 10 years ago. More recently, we have learned it is best to rotate between modes of action, which takes care of the chemical class. I created a handout and passed it…

Photos provided Sr. High team members placing first, second and fifth at the Regional Contest were, front row, from left, Robert Elam, Ryan Bush, Lindsey Honeycutt, Cinthea Comer and Jesse Paz. Second row, Steven Hamby, Matthew Hibdon, Samantha Southard and Erika Betschart. Back row, Drew Milligan and Joshua Moore. Warren County 4-H judging team members…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Editor for the Southern Standard Zeus, owned by Beverly Press, leaps nimbly over a formidable obstacle to return a hand weight to his handler. Zeus was among several working and sport dogs involved in the day?s activities. The Humane Society of Warren County?s first Working and Sport Dog Show drew an…

Baby Girl Keighley Renee Reed was born April 6 at River Park Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. She is the daughter of Kayla Campbell and Kevin Reed of Morrison. She is joined by sister Summer Reed. Grandparents include Preston Campbell of Viola, Rita and Billy Marcom of Manchester and Roger and Sharon Reed of…

If you suffer from the effects of arthritis or fibromyalgia, UT Extension, Warren County is offering a class to help you manage their impact on your life. It?s called “Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation.? Studies conducted at the Stanford University Arthritis Center in California show that people with arthritis or fibromyalgia who have completed…

Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does Social Security offer any public education or outreach services? I belong to a small ladies group at my church and many of us are nearing retirement age and have lots of questions. What can you recommend? Seeking Security Dear Seeking, The Social Security Administration is always looking for opportunities…

Photo provided Amedisys Home Health account executive Mike Oliver, at left, offers birthday wishes to Riverview Terrace residents, from left, Josephine Pennington, Hilda Newman, celebrating her 100th birthday; ?Rooster? Akers and Clydene Davenport. Celebrants received cake and flowers from Amedisys.

Newly-crowned Junior Princess Peyton Jade Kelsey receives a hug from mom, Jenny Kelsey. Peyton was chosen for the honor from a field of 12 contestants between the ages of nine and 12-years of age.

Margo Howard Dear Margo: Am I brain-dead, or is this really a marriage? I married the guy across the street who was 47 and never married before. (I was previously married for 17 years.) Anyway, this man waited until my kids were gone to bleep or get off the pot. Obviously, he was used to…