Morrow, Holder wed at Hickory Creek Chapel
Photo provided Rene? Morrow and Randy Holder were married recently in a ceremony held at Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel, with Dean Northcutt officiating. Rene? Morrow became the bride of Randy Holder in a ceremony held at the Hickory Creek Wedding Chapel officiated by Dean Northcutt. The bride is the daughter of Gail Julian Morrow and…
Read MoreGannon, Fuston announce nuptials
Photo provided Kara Cheryl Gannon of Woodbury will wed Brandon Matthew Fuston July 15 at Woodbury Church of Christ. Mike and Wadene Gannon of Woodbury are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Cheryl to Brandon Matthew Fuston. He is the son of Randall and Irene Fuston of Rock Island. The bride-elect is…
Read MoreDental care options for senior citizens
Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on how seniors can get affordable or discounted dental care? I had family dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired. What can you tell me? Toothless Tom Dear Tom, Taking care of your mouth these days can take…
Read MoreBest Wishes
Southern Standard readers are invited to extend happy birthday and anniversary best wishes to friends and loved ones through this weekly column. Please submit your messages by our noon deadline each Thursday. No more that three wishes to any individual, please. Happy Birthday Wishes: June 20 ? Happy 70th birthday Moma. Love, Janie Elrod. June…
Read MoreFamily gathers to greet long lost sister
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard The Moore and McInnis families met their long lost half-sister, Julie Lynsky, for the first time. Julie was adopted as a baby 36 years ago. Pictured are, from left, Malcolm E.J. ?Johnny? Moore, Evelyn L. Bruce, Debbie Campbell, Lynsky and Dan McInnis. Debbie Campbell and…
Read MoreDonated alarm saves drug dog
By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard An alarm donated to the sheriff?s department at the beginning of summer may have saved the life of the department?s drug dog. ?It very well could have been fatal if not for the alarm sounding,? said K-9 officer Cory Knowles of the incident which happened earlier…
Read MoreCity considers long-term garbage agreement with Southern Central
By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The city of McMinnville may not have to worry about its garbage until 2011, a welcome relief for elected officials. Disposing of the city?s garbage has raised a stink in the past resulting in several complaints and at least one citation against WastAway regarding an offensive…
Read MoreTennessee ranks 46th in overall child well-being
By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard For children born in Tennessee, the news is not promising. The state ranks 46th in the nation for overall child well-being, slipping three spots from its 43rd place national ranking last year. The information was released yesterday in the annual Kids Count study. For folks who like…
Read MoreSmithville Jamboree ready to fiddle around
By DENNIS STANLEY Publisher/ Editor for the Smithville (Tenn.) Review Lebanon?s Greg Hallums is the defending Smithville Jamboree fiddle champion. The nationally known festival begins this Friday. The melodious sounds of the fiddle, dobro and flat-top guitar will fill the air of Smithville?s Court Square, and cloggers and square dancers of all ages will take…
Read MoreDistrict attorney?s race: Fireworks start as candidates lash out
By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Dale Potter The gloves came off Tuesday in the race for District Attorney with the incumbent claiming his opponent is being supported by the families of suspected murderers, while the challenger questioned the incumbent?s ability to lead given the massive turnover within his own office. ?My…
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