The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal To what extent would a workplace smoking ban in Tennessee affect the market for Tennessee-grown tobacco? Any reasonable person would conclude that the effect would be minimal. What effect would it have on the health of Tennesseans? Every study on the problem of secondhand smoke points toward the conclusion that banning…

Rock Island resident and Warren County native Linda Lee Turner, age 54, was born Oct. 1, 1952 and died May 25 at her residence. A homemaker and a member of the New Bybee Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Fay Ward Harris of McMinnville and the late Bobby Lee Harris. She was married July…

Fred L. McGlothin, 81, of McMinnville died Thursday, May 24 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Born on January 6, 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the owner of McMinnville Dental Lab and McGlothin Insurance Company. Mr. McGlothin served his country with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Madison…

TOKYO (AP) ? In the race for ever-thinner displays for TVs, cell phones and other gadgets, Sony may have developed one to beat them all ? a razor-thin display that bends like paper while showing full-color video. Sony Corp. released video of the new 2.5-inch display Friday. In it, a hand squeezes a display that…

By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I think it?s pretty narrow-minded of you to suggest that people never, under any circumstances, accept a loan from parents or in-laws. I?ve accepted loans from my parents on two occasions, and everything worked out fine. ? George Dear George, It?s not narrow-minded. It?s the truth, and it?s good advice.…

Consumer Reports? first-ever survey to rate both independent and manufacturer computer technical support showed that the indies usually outperform computer makers when it comes to fixing Windows-based PCs. But that help doesn?t come cheap. In CR?s survey of more than 23,000 computer users, independent services trounced all Windows PC manufacturers, who collectively solved a measly…

By James Clark Bridgette Eckert is pictured with Little Man Cole at her new grooming shop, Polished Pooch. Bridgette can be reached at 668-3080. I realize there are a great many things I don?t fully understand and people do a great job of reminding me of this. So here?s another item to add to the…

BABY GIRL Racheal Nichole Sullivan, daughter of Megan and David Sullivan, was born at River Park Hospital April 10 weighing 7 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces. She is joined by brother, Dawson McCoy Sullivan. Her grandparents are Martha Davis, Connie Dearing of Smithville and the late Billy Joe Sullivan. BABY BOY Shanna and Garrett Duggin are…

Along with the warm weather comes neighborhood pool parties and backyard barbecue gatherings. To avoid yet another stagnant summer get-together, break tradition and invite everyone over for a summer soiree they’ll never forget. Here are some suggestions to making your summertime get-together the talk of the town. It’s as simple as shaking things up for…

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: May 20 ? Happy 18th birthday new graduate Jim Edward Womack!…