Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, With all the news last month about the identity theft of our U.S. veterans, it got me thinking about my own identity safety. What I can do to better protect myself? Unidentified Senior Dear Unidentified, The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ?identity theft? scandal last month was another stark reminder…

Photo provided Pauline and Charles Prater were honored by family and friends in a 70th wedding celebration held at Christ United Methodist Church. Pauline Neal and Charles L. Prater celebrated 70 years of marriage with friends and family at a gathering held at Christ United Methodist Church on April 22. Mrs. Prater was lovely wearing…

Most pet owners consider their pets friend part of the family. Such a bond can make for some scary moments if a pet decides to wander off. In such unfortunate circumstances, many pet owners will do anything it takes and pay whatever price to get their pet back home safe and sound. That willingness, in…

By MARGARET HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Newly-crowned queen, Delores Glenn is flanked by the royal court. They are, from left, Lois Rabon, third runner-up; Linda Faye Simmons, first runner-up; and Georgia Adcock, second runner-up. With the sun setting on LuckyFest activities, new stars began to shine as the entrants of Ms. Senior…

Vinsons Crossroads FCE met in May at the Magnolia Room with vice-president Wilma Davenport presiding. Hostesses for the meeting were Naomi Smith and Eva Taylor. The group welcomed guest Cecil L. Taylor. A scripture reading from Philippians and a reading ?Drinking from My Saucer? was offered by Smith. Prayer was given by Wilma Davenport and…

Margo Howard Dear Margo: I am engaged to a man who has an unusually close relationship with his sister. They have a long history of living together as adults and behaving like significant others. Past partners felt like outsiders in their world. Well into their 40s, neither one had ever been engaged or married until…

Photo provided Bethany Leann Solomon will wed Jeremy Willis Duggin July 14 at the Rock Island Church of Christ. Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Bethany Leann Solomon and Jeremy Willis Duggin are being announced by the bride-elect?s parents, Johnny and Sharon Solomon of Rock Island. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Ricky and Freda…

Contestants smile for judging. They are, from left, Thelma Vickers, Shir-ley Blair Rowland, Lin-da Simmons, Delores Glenn, Georgia Ad-cock, Dessie Barkes and Lois Rabon.

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Saturday?s triathlon drew a large field of out-of-town participants ? including Cathleen Johnson, shown during the 350-meter swim ? as well as several local competitors, including relay team member Rickey Minton, shown beginning his 15.25-mile bike ride. For the fourth straight year, the McMinnville City Triathlon…

Joey Wray All children 12 years of age and younger are required to wear a Coast Guard approved PFD while on the open deck of a recreational boat except when anchored, moored, or aground, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This law is now several years old and wildlife officers are spending many hours…