Margo Howard Dear Margo: My wife has always had what I refer to as a “trucker’s mouth.” Her whole family does. They can have conversations averaging at least one swear word per sentence. I’m no puritan and can swear with the best of them, but when I do, I try to do so only in…

Vinson?s Crossroads FCE met in July for a family outing at Ryan?s Restaurant. Mr. Louis Burkhalter visited the social gathering as a guest. The club?s August meeting was held in the Magnolia Room with Dean Fish and Nelle Roller being the hostesses. President Lois Self welcomed the eight regular members and Naomi Smith offered the…

Photo provided Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James Frizzell were married July 1 in a nuptial ceremony held in the Victorian Carriage House of Historic Falcon Rest. The bride is the former Crystal Gail Wanamaker. The wedding of Crystal Gail Wanamaker and Daniel James Frizzell was solemnized in a ceremony held July 1 at 4:30 in…

For the millions of chocoholics out there, there is good news: Indulging in a rich, chocolate treat can actually be healthy! Researchers are continually uncovering the benefits of eating chocolate and have discovered that dark chocolate has many advantages over milk and white chocolate. Recent studies reveal that dark chocolate is high in antioxidants, which…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Landon McCormick of Hall?s Backhoe and Dozer Service drives a bulldozer on the hill on the back side of Nunley Stadium. The long-term plan is to build a concession stand and restroom on the visitor?s side of the stadium. Football fans attending tonight?s Pioneer game against Lincoln…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County?s 2005-2006 ASPIRE team launched the campaign against methamphetamine at the beginning of the 2005 school year. This picture was taken at the Youth Leadership Summit which the team attended earlier this year. Pictured are, front row, from left, Jeremy Griffith, Jackson Ewton, Tony De…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard County Executive Kenneth Rogers holds his grandson, Abe, during a party given by county administration employees on his last day of work yesterday. Rogers says he is going to retire and spend time with his family. At back, from left, are Mary Lou Ward, Linda…

By LISA HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Goodwill Donation Center, located in Plaza Shopping Center, has had several instances where dumping has occurred after hours despite signs posted. Pictured is Goodwill employee David Honeycutt beside items he found under the trailer Wednesday. Despite signs that there is to be no dumping or…

The schedule of events for the City High School Reunion, to be held Sept. 1 & 2, are as follows: Friday, Sept. 1 ? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ? Silent Auction ? Auction items will be on display at Regions Bank ? 4 to 6 p.m. ? Registration at Warren County Middle School cafeteria…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard Lisa Zavogiannis will be sworn in as district attorney at 5 p.m. today during a ceremony at the law offices Farrar, Holliman and Medley. Her years of defending criminals ends today. Now when Lisa Zavogiannis enters a courtroom, she will be looking to send lawbreakers to jail,…