Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a good friend of 27 years who always has financial issues. “Kay” is married to a pretty controlling man. She ran up several credit cards years ago, and her husband paid them off. After that, he had her paycheck go directly into his bank account, and…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Seeing is believing. That is Junior Medley on the dance floor with his wife, Penny. The two helped organize a formal ball called Celebration of Life that took place last weekend at the Civic Center. Relay for Life has shown Warren County residents are more than willing…

By MARGARET HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Margaret Hobbs photos1. Snowbird gives Julian Johnson, 4, a warm greeting. 2. Ashley Gillentine paints a pretty flower on the cheek of Bethany Markey. 3. Vicki Spivey offers refreshment to Dale Potter, at left, and his son John Potter. Patrons were invited to participate in an…

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AAUW Art Show sweepstake winners are, first row from left, Gage Simpson and Karly Pelham. At back, Cole Stubblefield, Lindsey Spain, Best of Show and Daniel Mahan. Once again the AAUW Spring Art Show has produced some beautiful, creative works of art from area school children. Best of show awards were given to Lindsey Spain,…

Two San Francisco Chronicle reporters who wrote a book about Barry Bonds’ alleged steroid use were subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury regarding court documents they used in their articles, the newspaper reported. Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams were ordered turn over their copies of grand jury transcripts from the 2003 investigation of…

Dale Stubblefield photo Head volleyball coach Franklin Fisher presented awards to members of the 2005 Lady Pioneer volleyball team during the Lady Pioneer?s volleyball clinic last week. Receiving awards are, from left, Kallie Haley, junior varsity captain; Brittany Frazier, digs, MVP; Rachel Walker, junior varsity captain; Mary Kate Fisher, assists; Linnsay Williamson, junior varsity MVP;…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Undefeated Barbaro stormed into the lead at the top of the stretch Saturday and won the Kentucky Derby convincingly for a trainer hailed as a hero 17 years ago. Michael Matz led three children to safety after United flight 232 from Denver to Chicago crashed into an Iowa cornfield. Now, nearly two…

NASHVILLE (AP) The Tennessee Titans promise they will be patient with Vince Young. That approach started Friday when Young and 32 other rookies took the field for the first time as professionals. Titans coach Jeff Fisher said coaches are being careful not to overload the third overall pick in last weekend?s draft with too much…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Former Titans standout and current member of the radio broadcast crew Frank Wycheck signs a jersey for a local fan during last year?s Titans Caravan stop at Kroger. Titans Caravan IX is on the road again this spring, and will make its yearly stop in McMinnville…