Hornets' rookie class a cut above the restThe New Orleans Hornets should send \"Thank You\" cards to just about every team in the NBA. It could read something like this: \"To the Memphis Grizzlies, thank you for drafting Hasheem Thabeet. It really was tempting to draft a 7-foot-three-inch ogre who plays like his feet are glued to the floor.Local briefs: Jabari Greer; Lane Lecture Series; Union dedication; TennCare fraudNFL star Jabari Greer is scheduled to speak at several places around Jackson about his recent Super Bowl victory with the New Orleans Saints as well as his passion for helping young fathers become better men, parents and mentors. They include the following engagements:Thomas joins efforts to reduce teen pregnancyDistrict Attorney Tommy Thomas and the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference last week announced a new campaign including aggressive outreach through social media, printed materials and a major effort to build a statewide network of partners to increase their efforts to fight teen pregnancy.After Slavery — Race, Labor and Citizenship in the Post-Emancipation SouthNext week, March 11-13, the College of Charleston and the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World with other co-sponsors, will present After Slavery, a conference examining the social and economic forces that shaped freedom for black people in the post-Emancipation South. There will be nearly two dozen sessions. Panels will include presentations from outstanding scholars in the fields of labor ...'The White Ribbon': Movie pick for March 5-11, plus Also Playing capsule reviewsMichael Haneke's film looks at repressive life in Germany on the eve of World War I and some mysterious evildoings in a rural village.Pacific Symphony unveils 2010-11 seasonThe Pacific Symphony’s 2010-11 classical season, released Tuesday, is a balance of classical standards and new programming initiatives.
