NASHVILLE (AP) Gov. Phil Bredesen remained hospitalized Thursday to allow doctors to control a recurring fever they believe may have been caused by a tick bite, his office said. Bredesen, 62, has been at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville since Monday night after becoming ill with a severe headache and high fever. The governor said…

James Clark Forbes magazine has come out with its annual list of best cities in America for swinging singles and has added a new category to its rankings. Because of its increasing popularity, online dating was taken into consideration when establishing a city?s overall hipness. To arrive at the online dating ranking, the number of…

Diana West If this were a sane world, this is what we would hear during the president’s next address to the nation: My fellow Americans. I come to you now, gravely aware that what I am about to say will radically change the course of what we have, for nearly five long years now, called…

Nat Hentoff During my childhood in 1930s Boston, anti-Semitism was as common as baked beans. Since then, I’ve not been surprised at sudden eruptions of the hatred of Jews, whatever the context. During the Connecticut Democratic primary contest between Sen. Joseph Lieberman and contender Ned Lamont, I was not, therefore, shocked by the emergence of…

Editorial: Our Viewpoint It?s a crowded race to gain a seat on McMinnville?s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Hallelujah! Eight candidates are battling for three seats in an election that will be decided Nov. 7. Anytime there is interest in the way local government operates, it?s a welcome sign. Too often people don?t care enough…

Baby Girl Melissa and Randy Smith of Smithville are the parents of a daughter, Kiersten Breanne, born Jan. 25 at River Park Hospital. The little miss weighed 4 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces and is joined by brothers, Coty and Steven. Grandparents are Richard and Mariecha McCormick and Ted and Cathy Smith. Baby Boy Jennifer and…

Photo provided Sept. 3 is the wedding date chosen by Shannon Nicole Rawson and Mitchell Austin Wiser. The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Shannon Nicole Rawson and Mitchell Austin Wiser is being revealed by the bride-elect?s parents, Evelyn Rawson and Steve Rawson. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Connie McCormick and Terry Wiser. The…

Photo provided Amber Elise Kirby and James Anthony Smith will marry Sept. 16. Her parents are Larry and Debbie Kirby. Amber Elise Kirby will become the bride of James Anthony Smith of Cookeville on Sept. 16. The couple will exchange nuptial vows at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jones. The bride-elect is the…

Margo Howard Dear Annie: A little over two years ago, I had a falling out with my best friend, “Ellen.” She e-mailed some nasty things about my then-upcoming bridal showers and wedding, and questioned why we were friends since we only got together when I “blew through town.” I was at school in another state,…

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The 40th annual Beersheba Springs Arts and Crafts Festival will be under way Aug. 26-27 at the Beersheba Springs United Methodist Assembly Grounds in Beersheba Springs. The festival is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to…