By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County Schools maintenance director Donnie Caldwell, left, and general maintenance foreman David Bates inspect the air intake portion of a classroom unit ventilator at the high school. (Will Stewart photo) As local and state school buildings are getting older, Warren County Schools maintenance director…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Christy Davenport, right, overcame tremendous obstacles to graduate college and become a teacher. She is seen here with Betty Stacey, a current co-worker who was her former Title I teacher who inspired her to succeed. Overcoming an array of hardships during her own days as…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard STANFORD What do people want downtown? Results of a recently-released survey say they mainly want up-keep, variety and entertainment.That was the general consensus of 384 people who responded to questions that asked residents to ponder strengths, weaknesses and quality of life in the downtown area.…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Bob Reed, retired radio announcer, will be present for a second book-signing scheduled Dec. 3 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center on Morrison Street. His first book-signing took place recently at Monty Wanamaker’s Arts and Antique Emporium.The book entitled, “Southern Gospel Music…

Family audiences will enjoy a spirited performance of an old favorite slated Dec. 11-22 when Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol.” The production, directed and adapted by Todd Olson for the Polk Theater stage, features Nashville actors, including 11 children, in a faithful return to the novel by Charles Dickens.The first performance on Dec.…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Longtime Silver and Gold Band member Eddie Oliver sounds off a few notes after a recent practice session for an upcoming Christmas performance. Members practice at Bobby Ray Elementary, where they gather every Monday at 6:30 p.m. At just about any event where a performance…

Jaycees basketball scores from Saturday at Bobby Ray Gym:Boys 10-11Applebee’s 18,Domino’s Pizza 15Apple. 4 4 8 2 — 18Dom. 0 4 2 9 — 15Applebee’s: Justin Fults 10, Jared Underwood 4, Lucas Majors 2, Mark Harvey 2.Domino’s: Camron Bond 10, Jensen Bonner 5.—River Park 26,Stewart’s Pharmacy 18RP 6 3 5 12 — 26SP 0 5…

By Dandy Dave / Ringside Review Bam Bam Bigelow has retired from pro wrestling. His age — 41 — and a bad back have combined to help make this his last year in the ring.Bigelow was a good wrestler, but a better man outside the ring. In the summer of 2000 he suffered severe burns…

Bowling Jack Newby helped Garden City Bowl turn in the top scores this week in the Gold and Silver Bowling League, but Jones Twins Beauty Salon remains in first place in the league after Tuesday’s play.Newby had a 219 for high scratch game and a 244 for high handicap game. He also bowled a 582…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Warren County Traveling Titans are making plans for their second year as a member of the Mid-State Youth Football League, and expressing their gratitude to the sponsors and others that helped make their first season possible.Last year, the idea for the Titans was formed…