Descendants of William M. and Mary E. Milstead Simpson gathered at Ryan?s Restaurant for a family reunion. Photography, registration and visitation began at 11 a.m. Coming from out of town were Susan Thompson of Hixson, Mike, Donna and Katie Harris of Lenoir City; Ernest and Pauline Simpson of Tullahoma, Cecil and Agnes Simpson, Wanda Downey,…

Margo Howard Dear Margo: I am a 38-year-old successful female who is emotionally and financially secure. I have been told that I am very attractive and intimidate men. I would like to get married but am thought to be too independent. In the past, I just thought that these men were needy. However, I was…

Iris displays a painting created on a large china tile and then framed.

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard These beautifully decorated china vases are among the many exquisite hand-painted pieces which adorn Iris Casey?s home. Her home is filled with her colorful creations, hand-painted three dimensional pieces filigreed with elegant illustrations of subjects ranging from portraits and landscapes to delicate florals and fruits.…

Duane Sherrill photo Taking first prize in their categories during the Fairview CIC Fourth of July pageant are girls with their mothers, from left, Paislee Wanamaker, 6 months and under; Laurna Beth Wade, 7 to 12 months; Olivia Walker, 13 to 18 months; Keyle Rhea, 19 to 23 months; Ashlyn Fults, 2 to 3 years;…

Love to listen to the great music of the Big Bands and wish you knew the steps needed to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor? Now is the time. South Jackson Civic Center and Ann Baldwin are teaming up and offering three dance lessons just in time to really enjoy the Ice Cream…

Photo provided Wedding vows of Helen Richardson and Patrick Harrell were solemnized in a ceremony June 9 At Pioneer Community Baptist. Helen Richardson and Patrick Harrell were married June 9 in an intimate ceremony at Pioneer Community Baptist Church. The service was officiated by Pastor Gary Few. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and…

BERLIN (AP) Italy is ecstatic, Germany is proud, and the rest of the soccer world is in trouble. Actually, so is Italian soccer, but at least the Azzurri have their fourth World Cup championship to celebrate. Later this week, four of Serie A?s most formidable teams, with 13 of the 23 national team players, face…

DAX, France (AP) Now for the hard part. Having made it through fast and dangerous racing during the opening flat stages of the Tour de France, riders veer Wednesday into the Pyrenees for their first encounter with the high mountains. The steep, long, hard climbs should help separate true contenders to succeed seven-time winner Lance…

By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Jon Paz of the McMinnville Swim team hits the water in the boys? 15-18 year-old freestyle during a recent meet at Gilley Pool. McMinnville?s boys are undefeated so far this season, and the girls won their second meet of the summer recently at Winchester. The McMinnville…