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Truck smashes bridge

By DAVID MELSON ~ dmelson@t-g.com

Leaking gasoline threatened a creek which feeds into nearby Duck River, and a just-repaired bridge on U.S. 41A North was severely damaged this morning when struck by an out-of-control tractor-trailer. "I hit a little bit of... >>

See also: PHOTO GALLERY: Truck smashes bridge (01/27/12)

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Webb puts best Feet forward to help

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com

The Webb School's varsity girls basketball team did two very important things Tuesday. First, the Lady Feet protected their home court and picked up a region win over St. Cecilia. More importantly, they raised proceeds to... >>
Police seek ID of credit card suspect

By DAVID MELSON ~ dmelson@t-g.com

Shelbyville police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman accused of using a stolen credit card. A photo of the alleged suspect, as store personnel said she was leaving Shelbyville's Walmart, has been released... >>
View from the bench: crowded courtroom

Bedford County's largest courtroom was once again filled to capacity Wednesday as a 108-page docket was before General Sessions Judge Charles Rich. Shelbyville Fire Marshal Brian Nicholson determined that the chambers have... >>
Online system eases school lunch payments

By TRACY SIMMONS ~ tsimmons@t-g.com

In a time when many families pay bills online, or by debit or credit card, the act of physically writing checks has almost disappeared. For parents of school-age children, paying for school lunch has meant sending cash or a... >>

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The bridge across U.S. 41A at Old Unionville Road was seriously damaged when struck by a tractor-trailer Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 and a diesel fuel spill was narrowly averted.

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