By CHARLES W. JOHNSON News Editor for the Southern Standard Local wildlife and nature photographer Tom Wood used a telephoto lens to get up close and personal with this little woodland masked bandit. Documenting the natural world with photography is no easy task. To capture those eye-catching shots, photographers sometimes have to lug several pounds…

By DUANE SHERRILL Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DAVIDSON A woman living a double life was exposed when lawmen discovered she was responsible for a rash of house burglaries committed, investigators say, so she could continue living the lie she told to her new boyfriend. ?She told her boyfriend in Coffee County that she…

A new housing complex in Morrison was incorrectly called Hispanic-only housing in Wednesday?s edition. The $1.5 million, 24-unit apartment complex called Beacon Light Apartments was built to assist farm laborers of all nationalities.

The wedding ceremony of Mary Frances Stanley and William Russell Parker was held Nov. 3 in a beach side service at LaMer Hotel in Key West, Fla. Mary Frances Stanley and William Russell Parker were married November 3 in Key West, Fla. The beach side ceremony was held at 8 a.m. at the LaMer Hotel,…

Maestro Lucas Richman and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will send a special salute to U.S. troops overseas during the 20th Annual Clayton Holiday Concerts. The theme of this year?s show is ?Home for the Holidays? and the orchestra will perform traditional holiday melodies interwoven with videotaped messages from troops. The concert will be broadcast over…

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have two older brothers. One recently died and the other is strange beyond words. “Dennis” has been married several times and is a father and grandfather. However, he is estranged from all his children. Worse, the rest of us are not allowed to have his grandchildren over…

Jenny Harper During the holidays I enjoy preparing elegant-looking desserts for my family and guests because it adds that extra bit of festivity to my table. Pumpkin roll is a traditional favorite of spiced-pumpkin cake rolled up with a sweet cream cheese filling. Chilled, sliced and served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, it’s a…

Margo Howard Hello: I have been married for 18 years. Around year 10, my husband started going to nudist beaches and clubs. The beaches were not too bad because he only did it when he was out of state, but now he goes to a club that’s only an hour away. I trust him and…

Bonner FCE president Vita Gulley conducted the monthly meeting held Nov. 10, with Freda Bouldin serving as hostess. Annis Hill read ?Praying for Me,? led a prayer and the pledge to the flag. Gulley demonstrated a bow-making procedure and red a report on financial abuse. A book report was given by Bouldin. Business discussed included:…

James Clark & Margaret Hobbs photos Adorable brothers, from left, Jonathan and Dallas Greene greet the Mini Standard?s Bonnie Bear prior to the start of the parade. At right, Victorian carolers, seated from left, Gracie Judkins and Carley Hamilton, and at back, Sabrina Judkins, Tristan Hamilton and Shannon Hamilton prepare for their presentation on the…