Odd Couple comedy continues to entertain
The Arts Center of Cannon County’s first production of the 2002 Playhouse Season opened to two sold out performances. Directed by Terry Deason, the Odd Couple features Tim Spry as Oscar Madison and Mike Reed as Felix Unger. Add the Pigeon sisters played by Cindy Patton and Jamie Brown, a sinus infection, a weekly poker…
Read MoreSmithville Church of God sets Easter musical
An inspiring Easter musical drama will be presented for the 10th year at the Smithville Church of God located on Highway 70 West in Smithville. Attendance last year exceeded 1,900.This year’s presentation is entitled “A Man Called Jesus.” The musical drama consists of numerous musical selections and portrays many scenes of the life and last…
Read MoreNashville Chamber Orchestra comes to town in April
Gibson Guitar and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra celebrate International Guitar Month in April with the first Gibson & Nashville Chamber Orchestra Guitar Festival. Crossing all musical boundaries and merging the likes of classical, bluegrass, country, jazz, Celtic, swing and pop, the festival features the Nashville Chamber Orchestra (NCO) and several of the country’s greatest guitarists.The…
Read More‘Lee Grove’s Place’ may be Sears Home
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard When Robert Lee Grove lived at what used to be called the “Lee Grove’s Place” on Dark Hollow Road, he could see winter’s purple haze of the mountains while standing at any of the home’s three porches.The home has been handed down through generations of…
Read MoreRingside Review: Hogan vs. Rock an instant classic
By Dandy Dave WrestleMania lived up to its hype.Triple H became the new champion after a great match with Chris Jericho, but Rock vs. Hogan will become a classic.The match had a little old school and new school, but the winner almost didn’t matter. The fans saw two stars who are living legends put on…
Read MoreBaby near death after mother’s abuse: Investigators say teen-age mom shook, possibly hit, child
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ROWLAND In a case of shaken baby syndrome, a local teen and her mother face up to 25 years in prison after the teen’s 5-week-old child suffered brain injuries, leaving the infant clinging to life at Vanderbilt.The mother of the child, Anais Ramirez, 17, and…
Read MoreWilson garners All-America honors: Ex-Lady Pioneer adds another accolade to resum?
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard WILSON It wouldn’t come as a surprise if the latest edition of Trevecca Nazarene University’s women’s basketball records featured Warren County’s Jennifer Wilson on the cover.After all, during her three years with the Lady Trojans, the former Lady Pioneer standout has virtually rewritten the entire…
Read MoreState Senator’s Survey
COOPER State Sen. Jerry Cooper (D-McMinnville) has released the results of his 19th annual Constituent Survey. Cooper currently represents the 14th District which includes Lincoln, Giles, Grundy, Moore, Franklin and Warren counties. The district will be reshaped Nov. 5, 2002 (election day) and be comprised of Bledsoe, Coffee, sequatchie, Van Buren, Warren, Grundy and Franklin…
Read MoreCareer day ‘a fabulous success’
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Motlow student Jennie Sellars has been contemplating a bold career move. She’s thinking about enlisting in the Marines.To add to the excitement, Sellars is trying to convince her friend, Tiffany Young, to join too.“She’s wanting me to go with her in the buddy program,” said Young.…
Read MoreDistraction-free getaway planned by city officials
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DAVENPORT It’s not often city officials get two days of distraction-free planning. But that will happen next month with a two-day, out-of-town conference scheduled for April 16-17.The conference, to be held at Fall Creek Falls State Park, will allow aldermen to exchange new ideas, think…
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