SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ‘ With fruit rotting in fields, unmilked cows suffering in barns and shuttered farmhouses, growers are painting a bleak picture of their industry under new federal immigration policies. Following the Bush administration announcement that employers who knowingly keep undocumented workers will be held liable under a new enforcement push, many growers said…

State Sen. Jerry Cooper (D-Morrison) reminds all area farmers of the availability of the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. In particular, Cooper encourages area farmers to get information on three programs whose application periods are currently ongoing. ‘The State Department of Agriculture currently has several programs in place that…

By Margaret Hobbs This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Warren County Saddle Club. To celebrate the special event the club is hosting an Anniversary Show Friday night at the club arena located behind the fairgrounds. The competition starts at 7 p.m., but everyone is encouraged to come early for festivities. Friends and family…

By Mark Halcomb MTNA, TNLA and TDA Div of Marketing had booths at SNA in Atlanta, promoting Tennessee nursery stock two weeks ago. The number of booths and attendance appeared down. Significant changes are planned to boost numbers next year. The Risk Management Agency conducted another educational meeting on Crop Ins. during SNA. Claire Elsea…

By J. Dale Beaty Another hot dry week has passed and drought is on the minds of most farmers across our area. As of this writing on Monday afternoon, there’s little relief in sight. For homeowners with new plants in the ground from spring plantings keep watering. Water plants around your home once a week…

Members of the 1962 Central High School class met for a reunion at The Gathering Place. Those attending are, first row from left, Howard L. Roberts, Jerry W. Williamson, Jimmy Passons, Dwight Byars, Ronnie Howard, Judy Martin Grissom, Stella Meeks Marsh, Kay Townsend Hillis, Ann West Jones, Dian Griffin Greene, Elnora Rutledge Snider, Nancy Green…

In a previous edition of the Southern Standard, the wrong dates for submission of Fairest of the Fair applications were released. The erronerous dates were printed on applications, and pageant officials are hoping to clear up any misunderstandings. Contestants should bring their applications to Caney Fork Electric on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 3 – 6…

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to my wife for 23 years, and we have two children. Nine months ago, I found an e-mail my wife had sent to “Dave,” along with a picture in which she was partially nude. When I confronted her, she admitted the affair started…

Former McMinnville resident Sharon Bess Carter and James Burt Dean of Maryville exchanged wedding vows June 23 in Destin, Fla. They are making their home in Maryville.