Photo provided Laura Leigh George will wed William Matthew Vandiford in a ceremony at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on May 20. Marriage vows will be exchanged by Laura Leigh George and William Matthew Vandiford during a nuptial ceremony May 20 at Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ronnie and Barbara George. Her…

Dale Stubblefield Now I agree some things in life are worth fighting for ? or fighting over. Standing up for what you believe in, America, apple pie, your family, the love of a good woman and respect would be at the top of my list. But there?s one thing I know that?s not worth the…

KNOXVILLE (AP) Former Tennessee linebacker Daniel Brooks believes he is starting to grow up. Getting kicked off the football team, taking care of his 10-month-old son and going to school has forced the issue. ?Guess I didn?t have much of a choice,? Brooks said while smiling at Daniel Brooks Jr., whose big appetite has earned…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Boyd Broncos were hoping to keep their winning streak alive against Eagleville in the first round of the District 9-A baseball tournament on Friday, after sweeping the Eagles in a doubleheader on Monday, 4-3, 9-6. But Eagleville?s pitcher John Proctor had other ideas, holding the…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The soccer season for the Boyd Broncos ended in the District 11-A/AA tournament quarterfinals Saturday morning, with a 7-2 loss to the second-seeded Cascade Champions. The game was played at Cascade, and saw the Champions (5-5-1) get on the board early as Mitchell Petty scored on…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Head coach J.W. Holt sends in signals to a Pioneer hitter. Lebanon won the game, 5-0. MURFREESBORO ? For the second time in four days, the Pioneer baseball team left the diamond at Blackman High School feeling the sting of defeat, while hearing the celebratory cheers…

The Warren County Lady Pioneer softball team fell to the Lady Warriors of Riverdale in the first round of the 7-AAA tournament. Linsey Cornelius pitched all seven innings, giving up seven hits. Warren County ended its season with a 7-20 record.(May 11, 2001)

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Financial institutions are advising their customers to beware of a scam offering free fish which they believe is a con game aimed at cleaning out the bank accounts of elderly victims. ?Anytime you see the word free, be careful because it?s generally just a way to…