Jim Mullen They say that fear of public speaking is the most common phobia of all. Not the case. If you’ve ever seen “Dr. Phil” or “Judge Judy,” it’s obvious that the people who should fear public speaking the most, don’t. Public speaking is way down on my list of common fears — the fear…

James Clark I?m planning to boycott Cinco de Mayo. The way I figure it, such a protest is fair game. The big news this Monday was that thousands of illegal immigrants across the nation decided to stage a one-day boycott against America. Their goal was to show the value of Hispanic workers on the United…

Gene Lyons With the Bush administration floundering in opinion polls, Democrats appear characteristically divided. Some are so confident of victory in 2006 congressional elections that they’ve begun to fantasize about investigations and even impeachment — not so much enumerating unhatched chickens as fantasizing about imaginary eggs. Others worry that timid national Democratic leaders will find…

Knoxville News Sentinel It always is a good idea for an incumbent politician ? no matter how popular, persuasive or effective ? to have opposition in a major election. So it is with Gov. Phil Bredesen, who now will have a solid Republican adversary in the Nov. 7 state general election. Having opposition will force…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard WYLEY McMinnville?s week-long downtown grand opening celebration may have started out a little damp Tuesday, but it?s about to heat up as Kyle Wyley is set to entertain on Court Square tonight. ?It will be just my guitar and me,? said Wyley referring to tonight?s solo…

Baby Girl Tiffany Brewer and Bradley Parker of Woodbury, announce the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie Jade Parker. She was born March 31 at River Park Hospital and is their first child. Her grandparents include Robert Brewer and Nancy Brewer of Murfreesboro and Houston Parker and Martha Parker of Woodbury. Baby Girl Marie Brokmeier and…

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Eleven young ladies between the ages of 9 and 11 years of age will be vying for the title of Warren County Junior Princess Saturday. The pageant will be held at Hickory Creek Elementary gymnasium at 6 p.m. The annual pageant is sponsored by the McMinnville…

Photo provided The engagement of Randie Jean Hutchins and Jonathan Nicholas Jones is being announced. Randy and Brenda Hutchins wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Randie Jean Hutchings. She will wed Jonathan Nicholas Jones, son of Billy and Teresa Jones of Morrison on May 13. The ceremony will be held…

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For over a year, I’ve been involved in a serious relationship with “Dane,” a wonderful guy. We are both 24 years old, and despite the distance between us (a two-hour drive), we are very committed. The other night, Dane went out drinking with a group of people and…

Photo provided Lindsey Drake and Zack Cowans proudly announce plans for their upcoming wedding. They will wed June 10 in an outdoor wedding ceremony.