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Margaret Hobbs photos Mina Igarashi teaches host student Rachel Walker a traditional Japanese dance. The students spent a week with their host families experiencing life with a typical American family.
Read MoreLisa Jeane Fleck to wed Ronald Keith Steurer
Photo provided The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Lisa Jeane Fleck and Ronald Keith Steurer is being revealed today. Richard and Ruth Fleck of Franklin are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Jeane to Ronald Keith Steurer of Murfreesboro. He is the son of Roger and Barbara Steurer of Smithville. The bride-elect…
Read MoreLaura Holland engaged to Jacob Dunn
Photo provided The wedding of Laura Beth Holland and Jacob Allen Dunn is being revealed for Aug. 19 at Temple Baptist Church. Laura Beth Holland will become the bride of Jacob Allen Dunn during a wedding ceremony taking place Aug. 19 at Temple Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mike and Cindy Holland…
Read MoreFairest of the Fair applications ready
By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Mckenna Rhea Applications are ready, and girls interested in participating in the 2006 Fairest of the Fair Pageant are encouraged to get their entry forms. The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and is always a highlight feature of fair week. Contestants must…
Read MoreBest Wishes
Southern Standard readers are invited to extend happy birthday and anniversary best wishes to friends and loved ones through this weekly column. Please submit your messages by our noon deadline each Thursday. No more that three wishes to any individual, please. Happy Birthday Wishes: July 29 ? Happy 86th birthday to Ruth Angel. From your…
Read MoreAtlantic City offers many fun activities
Margaret Hobbs Yes you can go to Atlantic City, have a good time, and not gamble a penny away! I can say this, because I recently did just that. My husband and I were able to visit Atlantic City with the Penn Allied Nursery Trade Show, and we were pleasantly surprised with the many changes…
Read More?Headed in the right direction?: Pioneers continue to prep for season
By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer head coach Chris Madewell talks to his team following a recent practice. The Pioneers wrapped up their first week of working in full gear on Friday, and open their season Aug. 18. With less than two weeks remaining until their season opener, is the Pioneer…
Read MoreWCMS, Blackman go head-to-head in soggy scrimmage
By ROB NUNLEY Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Running back Caleb Northcutt is congratulated after rushing for a touchdown on the Pioneers? first play. It may have been a bit delayed, it may have even involved fording a small stream. But the Warren County Middle School football was determined to see some live competition…
Read MoreTWRA, CPSC cooperate on kite tubing safety alert
Joey Wray The Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised extreme care in the use of tube kites such as the one shown above, after several people were injured around the nation. In the wake of a number of accidents this summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Read MoreTop qualifiers for today?s NASCAR race
1. Jeff Burton, Chevrolet2. Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet3. Kurt Busch, Dodge4. Kasey Kahne, Dodge5. Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet6. J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet7. Greg Biffle, Ford8. Ryan Newman, Dodge9. Robby Gordon, Chevrolet10. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet(Full lineup, page 6-B)
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