Letters to the Editor To the Editor: On Friday, the first photos were erected on Warren County Veterans? Wall of Honor, located in the County Administrative Building on Locust Street. As I looked at the pictures, I felt a tremendous amount of gratitude and respect for each one. For occasions for which a floral arrangement…

Letters to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: According to the numbers posted by the Standard, 6,430 vehicles use the Westwood Bridge daily. Let’s assume that closing the bridge will force an average detour of two miles. This will force the users of the Westwood Bridge to drive and additional 12,860 miles per day. Now let’s…

By Charlie Johnson Now that the Super Bowl is on the horizon, it seems like a good time to look into the origin of some unusual sports phrases and terms, and how some of these have worked their way into everyday language. My friend and co-worker, and noted local columnist, Duane Sherrill tossed one my…

NASHVILLE (AP) ? Light-skinned immigrants in the United States make more money on average than those with darker complexions, and the chief reason appears to be discrimination, a researcher says. Joni Hersch, a law and economics professor at Vanderbilt University, looked at a government survey of 2,084 legal immigrants to the United States from around…

KNOXVILLE (AP) ? While many have enjoyed the mild winter in the Southeast, the Tennessee Valley Authority says those warmer temperatures have cooled off power sales. The nation?s largest public utility said operating revenues are about $95 million lower than planned for the first quarter and net income is expected to be $46 million below…

With today?s inkjet printers, printing top-notch photos at home is a snap. You don?t even have to turn on your computer thanks to a growing list of photo-friendly features. All inkjet printers can produce photos, text and graphics such as greeting cards and Web pages in color or black and white. Models known as all-in-ones…

By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I?ve decided to get a new job, and have heard about an investment specialist position with Edward Jones. I?ve worked in the insurance industry, so I know something about sales. Cold calling doesn?t bother me, either, if there?s enough income attached to the job and I believe in what I?m…

By James Clark Warren County?s George Smartt, right, is pictured on the cover of this month?s Tennessee Cooperator with Christiana resident Donald Jernigan. Both are new members of the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative board of directors. If you attend church today, take note of the preacher as you?re leaving services. In case you haven?t noticed, the…

By Margaret hobbs Officials from the Morrison Ruritan are extending the deadline for entering their 40th annual Little Miss Valentine Pageant. The deadline has been extended through Monday at 5 p.m. Applications are available at Morrison Market, Morrison Hardware, First National Bank in Morrison, Homeland Community Bank in Morrison, Ashley?s Attic, Kathy?s Bridal and Mommy…

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: Jan. 24 ? Happy birthday Pam. From Tony and Brandon Welch,…