South Jackson Civic Association’s Educational Outreach series presents the Nashville Ballet’s performance of the story behind Edgar Degas’ most famous sculpture, “La Petite Danseuse.” The performance will take place tonight at 7 p.m.Edgar Degas, losing his vision and experiencing difficulty in pursuing his art, encounters 14-year-old Marie von Goethen, ballet student, who wishes to become…

WATKINS James Watkins of Lewisburg will be leading a gospel meeting March 14 through 18 at East End Church of Christ, located on Edison Street.Sunday Bible study will begin at 9 a.m. with worship at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served in the Annex following the morning worship service. The evening schedule is at 7…

In the Gold and Silver League, Dr Pepper is in first place with 63 points and Jones Twins Beauty Salon is in second place with 62 points.Holder Realty has 61 points, Security Federal has 58.5, Cumberland Lumber has 58, Cumberland Bank 51, Crouch Motors 39 and McMinnville Lanes has 35.5 points.For the women, Robbie Bond…

By Joey Wray / Columnist February 29 marked the expiration of the 2003-2004 Tennessee hunting-fishing licenses. The expiration of the licenses coincides with the time when most hunting seasons in the state end and the prime fishing begins. New licenses were made available at license agents across the state beginning February 18, 2004. You may…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist At what point does “just part of the game” end, and criminal violence begin?That’s the decision the National Hockey League is faced with — yet again.Hockey, a sport so known for violence that a college friend used to rent 90-minute long videos featuring nothing but on-the-ice brawls, is trying to…

By TERESA M. WALKER / AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans want a backup quarterback for co-MVP Steve McNair. Billy Volek, who had that job last season, is testing free agency to see if a better opportunity awaits elsewhere. Bringing Volek back is the Titans’ preferred move. They signed Volek as an…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd’s Casey Hertwig collides with a Livingston Academy player during last year’s district tournament. Hertwig will be one of the seniors leading Boyd onto the field this season. (Dale Stubblefield photo) Weather has kept the Boyd Broncos soccer team from getting in much-needed practice time…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Miguel Aparicio keeps the ball away from a defender during Monday night’s season-opening game against Tullahoma at Pistole Park. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County Middle School boys soccer team has been a very successful program over the years and Monday night the…

By KEITH PARSONS / AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama coach Mark Gottfried wanted his players focused solely on the Southeastern Conference tournament, not the one that starts in a week. “The hay is in the barn as far as the regular season goes,” Gottfried said. “The only thing we’re worried about is this…

By PAUL NEWBERRY / AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Freije isn’t ready to celebrate a spot in the NCAA tournament just yet. Vanderbilt solidified its postseason credentials, reaching 20 wins for the first time since 1998 with a 70-50 victory over Mississippi in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday night.…