By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband and I have an opportunity to buy into a new energy company. Evidently you can buy into these companies and can become a sales rep. Then, with your accounts and with other representatives that you get to come in under you, you can earn commissions, bonuses and residuals…

By James Clark Steel work is going up for a 18,000-square-foot expansion at Southern Manufacturing Group on Manchester Highway. The new building will house the company’s growing valve line. I’ve been trying my best to broaden my horizons in recent weeks, which for me has nothing to do with going to the theater or eating…

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: Aug. 6 ‘ Happy belated birthday Jared Cherry. Hope you had…

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Whitney Katherine Miller to Joshua Seth Judkins is being revealed by her parents, Tammy and Frank Miller. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Tammy and Grady Bouldin. Miss Miller is the granddaughter of Stan and Mary Hillis and Dorothy and the late Ralph Miller. Her great-grandmother is Kathleene…

Baby Girl Mitzi and Kevin Grizzle are proudly announcing the birth of their daughter, Ally Lyn Grizzle. She was born at River Park Hospital on July 6 weighing 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces. She is welcomed by big brother, Trad Grizzle. Her grandparents are Carolyn and Bryan Dunn, Bill Rigsby of Spencer and Wendy and…

Many adults are aware that high cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). For some people, the thought of lowering cholesterol is seen as the end of the line for enjoying good food. However, the American Heart Association (AHA) notes that you can still enjoy the best your favorite…

William Howse and Jack Pearson are two extraordinary musicians who have been playing together for more than 20 years. The combination of their exceptional talent as individual musicians and their songwriting skills makes for a duo that presents a captivating show every time. They will be giving a presentation at The Arts Center of Cannon…

By Margaret Hobbs He’s got a helmet painted on his head daddy! Pioneer Football super-fan Rudie Thomsen flips some burgers and hot dogs at the Middle School food booth. Food, fans, players, cheerleaders and fun all go together during a big game. When sports enthusiasts gather for a tailgate party prior to a game, it…

Jerry Cantrell hooked this huge muskie while fishing on Center Hill Lake on July 24. The fish measured over 46 inches in length and weighed in at 25 pounds.