TO THE EDITOR: I would like to thank the Southern Standard and Dolly Parton for the Imagination Library books. My son is almost 2, and he enjoys listening to my husband and I read the new book each month. We just received ?Llama Llama Red Pajama.? He has asked us to read it three or…

Kathryn Lopez Ideally, political debates, like people, should mature over time. There?s little indication this is happening in the abortion debate. In elite discussions of the topic, honesty can be a lonely virtue. Recently, on ABC’s morning talk show “The View,” Elisabeth Hasselbeck — the program’s Republican — got a little impassioned. Barbara Walters had…

TO THE EDITOR: I have personally come across several local individuals who have a surplus of tomatoes, cucumbers and other produce. I have advised these people to donate them to the Senior Center. Some people have this produce but need someone to pick it. There are several senior citizens, disabled and low-income families that could…

Mark Halcomb UT Nursery Specialist The SNA (Southern Nursery Association) trade show will be this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Aug. 10-12) in Hotlanta. The trade show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first two days, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Bldg C. The Research…

Presented by the Department of Urban Forestry, 474-TREE Do you have poor garden soil and a rocky site? Many of us do and wonder what type of plant to use. Candytuft is an excellent choice for such conditions. Candytuft has its ?roots? in the Iberian peninsula or Spain as the scientific name indicates. The second…

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The 3rd annual Little Miss Viola Valley Pageant will be held Saturday in conjunction with Viola Valley Homecoming festivities. The pageant, which features children between the ages of 4 through 7 years of age will begin at 4 p.m. at the park gazebo. The new winner…

Photo provided The wedding ceremony of Kelly Ann Phillips and Jarrod Dan Close was solemnized in a ceremony held at First Church of the Nazarene in Huntsville, Ala. The wedding ceremony of Kelly Ann Phillips and Jarrod Dan Close was solemnized in a ceremony held at First Church of the Nazarene in Huntsville, Ala. The…

Photo provided Ryan Bush of Warren County receives congratulations from donor Bob Brinkmann after being named the State Level II winner in the nutrition, health and fitness project. Bush received a $1,000 college scholarship and a trip to National 4-H Congress. Warren County 4-H members Ryan Bush and Joshua Moore were announced as state winners…

By JAMES CLARK Editor for the Southern Standard A salt-water expansion was added to the Tennessee Aquarium last year. This 700,000-gallon addition features the popular Sandbar shark, which looks menacing but is said to be fairly tame. If you would like the chance to pet sharks and stingrays, the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is the…

Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Is there any research that evaluates the best new cars for senior citizens? My wife and I are both in our seventies and are looking for a new vehicle. What can you tell us? Car Shopping Seniors Dear Car Shopping, With nearly 20 million licensed drivers in the United States…