Our Viewpoint The people of Warren County will do their part tonight to fight the disease which has claimed countless loved ones over the years. Relay for Life begins at 6 p.m. tonight at Nunley Stadium as hundreds will participate, rain or shine, to help raise money for cancer research. Last year around $128,000 was…

Diana West When George W. Bush stood with Tony Blair before the White House press corps last week, he took a mea culpa moment to announce his regret for having formerly talked tough to jihadis, and to call Abu Ghraib ?the biggest mistake that?s happened so far? in Iraq. And that?s when my sinking feeling…

Baby Boy Parker Davis Smith, son of Travis and Paula Smith of Morrison, arrived May 10 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches in length. He is joined by sibling, Tylan Kade Smith. Grandparents include Terry and Twana Smith, Paul and Pat Davis of Morrison. His great-grandparents…

Jenny Harper It?s true ? the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, fixing dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestl? Test Kitchens, you can…

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard In an effort to revive the Ms. Senior Warren County Pageant program, citizens in the Lucky community are planning the pageant to coincide with their LuckyFest schedule on June 17. The event will start at 7 p.m. at the Lucky CIC building. The pageant honors women…

Photo provided The marriage of Kelsey Nicole Grissom to Timothy Van Johnson will be held tomorrow at Asbury United Methodist in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Grissom of Birmingham, Ala. are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelsey Nicole to Timothy Van Johnson. Mr. Johnson is the son of Dr.…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Rock Haven, designed by DeKalb County native Rosemary Pedigo Ponte, will be featured in the Pilot Club of Cookeville?s 2006 Garden Tour which will be held on June 11, from 1-5 p.m. The Pilot Club of Cookeville will hold its 2006 Garden Tour on June…

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 91-year-old grandfather wants to live in the nursing home where my sister works. He was in the home briefly once before, and liked it very much. Grandpa has Parkinson’s and needs regular care. The problem is, my aunt doesn’t think Grandpa can afford to live in the…

Margaret Hobbs photos 4-H Poster winners include, from left, Courtney Few, McCain Smock, Austin Wright, Joshua Moore and Spencer Morse, overall county winner.

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Pioneer basketball team is spending the summer gearing up for its upcoming season. With tryouts for the freshman and varsity teams already complete, coach Ryan Smith?s team attended a playday last week at Spencer, and has three team camps coming up this month. The Pioneers…