Letters to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: The school system making rules for students that only apply to students is ridiculous. The article in the July 30 Southern Standard about the cellphone policy again is a double standard. If parents and students alike look at drug testing, searches, dress codes, phone policies and other policies,…

Letters to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: This weekend?s statewide sales tax holiday does not go far enough in providing sales tax relief to Tennesseans. Despite a state surplus that may top $380 million, the holiday is estimated to reduce the amount Tennesseans pay in taxes by only $7.7 million. The state surplus, created when…

Baby Girl Shannon and David Adcock of Smithville announce the birth of their daughter, Ila Renee Adcock. She was born July 3 at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces. She is joined by big brother, Easton Adcock. Grandparents include Edd and Jennie Watson, and Eddie and Rita Adcock of Smithville. Baby Girl Tina…

The days of summer are here, and it is time to throw open the windows and bring life back into the home. The summer months are the perfect time to incorporate a seasonal touch of bright colors or fresh flowers to create a relaxed, welcoming look. The appeal of summer is that entertaining can be…

(AP) ? After problems getting to class on time and difficulties with a roommate, Bobby Gwizdz told his parents he had enough. The freshman at Michigan State University wanted to quit college and come home. Life at a big university just wasn?t for him. Psychologists call this the “dump call,” a normal reaction to college…

Photo provided Brandi LeShae Rust will wed Justin Paul Cotten in a ceremony Aug. 12 at Mt. Leo Church of Christ. The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Brandi LeShae Rust and Justin Paul Cotten is being announced by the bride-elect?s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carson Rust. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Greg and…

Dale Stubblefield photo WCMS head coach Bill Harris, far left, and assistant coach Randy Mullican work with the Pioneer running backs during drills earlier this week.The Pioneers will have their first scrimmage of the preseason today, taking on Blackman Middle School at 5 p.m. in a 10-play controlled scrimmage on the WCMS practice field.Blackman?s team…

Rob Nunley Arrests. Suspensions. Dismissals. Statements about ?conduct detrimental to the team,? and coaches ?laying down the law.? Yep. It?s definitely football time in Tennessee. Two Tennessee Vol football players have kept the Big Orange?s preseason tradition going this week, by having separate brushes with the law. Redshirt freshman Marsalous Johnson was arrested by Putnam…

KNOXVILLE (AP) A Tennessee freshman charged with drunken driving on campus was dismissed from the team on Wednesday, and another player arrested earlier this week was suspended, coach Phillip Fulmer announced. Lee Smith, a star tight end from Powell High School in Knox County, was arrested early Wednesday morning after a campus police officer saw…

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association?s All-State Baseball Teams, as selected by sports writers across the state at their 2006 convention: Class A Pitchers ? Drew Hayes, McKenzie; Greg Wood, Jackson Christian; Jon Ivie, Summertown, Mikie Minor, Forrest; Craig Lawrence, Union City; Cody Crocker, Huntingdon; Tyler Meredith, Coalfield. Catchers ? Joshua Justice, Oliver Springs; Will McDonald,…