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Bonnaroo an estimated $21M economic boost

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Brian Johnson, front, drove from Chattanooga to attend a prior Bonnaroo and brought his friends, Rachel Whitson and Bob Griffith from Illinois. What Rolling Stone magazine has dubbed ?The American music festival to end all festivals? is not only a good time, it?s a cash cow. A…

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Sister-in-law allowed to cause problems

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a sister-in-law I just CANNOT stand. “Penny” is arrogant, selfish and greedy, and has nothing nice to say about anyone but herself. She has caused a lot of grief between my husband and me, because I refuse to go anywhere if she’s involved. I have tried…

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Rock ?n Roll Camp is fun to beat the band

Girls who yearn to rock out with as much power as any band of boys are invited to sign up for the fourth annual Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp July 31 through Aug. 5 at Middle Tennessee State University. This summer day camp will provide girls ages 10-18 hands-on instruction in guitar, drums, bass,…

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Pike Hill School alumni reminisce

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Former students Thelma Masey, right, and Maxine (Gordy) Winton look at some of the old photographs brought to the reunion. The pictures brought smiles to the faces of these ladies, who have fond memories of the school. It?s been 45 years since a student sat…

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Juneteenth celebrates end of slavery

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard WOLFORD After last year?s successful Juneteenth celebration, Young Men United has turned the celebration into an annual event. Juneteenth this year will be celebrated this Saturday, June 17. Plans for the day include fun, food, fellowship and entertainment for the whole family. Although Juneteenth has been…

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FCE Club

Midway FCE Club met June 8 at Ms. Mary Bo-Bo?s in Lynchburg. President Irene Fuston conducted noon meeting with 13 members present. She welcomed guests Gynell Hawkins and Randi Fuston. Roll call was answered with ?If I had a house pet it would be. . . ? Secretary Dora Cooper read the May minutes and…

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Dairy Day Baby Show set for June 24 at mall

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County 4-H Clubs, in conjunction with June Dairy Month, is announcing details of their fifth annual June Dairy Day Baby Show June 24. Dairy Month Chairman Lauren Lytle encourages parents to enter their children in the fun event. Categories include: Birth – 12 months; 13…

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Couple set to wed June 23 in Colorado

Photo provided Heather Lynne Morain will wed Kevin Dain Stuart June 23 in a ceremony in Denver, Colo. Marriage plans of Heather Lynne Morain and Kevin Dain Stuart are being announced. The couple will wed June 23 in the Denver, Colorado Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The bride-elect is the…

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Community gears up for LuckyFest Saturday

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Lucky community will come alive Saturday afternoon as they hold their annual LuckyFest at the community center. Activities begin at 3 p.m. with a Tiny Town for the younger set. Carnival-type rides will offer entertainment, as well as pony and train rides. A Baby Show…

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Central Bulldogs celebrate 54 years

Photo provided Members of Central High School class of 1952 gathered May 13 at Westwood Church of Christ, fellowship hall for their 54th reunion. Among those attending were, first row from left, Martha Boyd Barnes, Kathryn Webb Boyd, Carolyn Cook Lance, Betty Kell Yates, Elise Maynard Banner, Nancy Linda Tittle Ford, Jean Ogle Taylor, Ann…

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