Stories from Friday, January 23, 2004

KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee's Lady Vols dealt with a determined and intense Vanderbilt Commodore team at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday night -- and when the smoke cleared UT owned a 79-54 win. From early on it was all Tennessee as their experience and confidence shined through. Forced turnovers gave UT a 10-2 lead within the first few minutes. The Commodores fought back, but by halftime the Orange and White had pushed the lead back up to 33-22...

The first round of the Bedford County Junior High Tournament -- involving Liberty, Webb, Cascade, and Community teams -- tipped off Thursday afternoon at Liberty. Liberty's Patriots picked up a 52-12 win over the Webb Feet in the first game. The Lady Patriots collected a 36-18 victory against the Cascade Lady Champions and the Champs outscored the Community Vikings 45-37...

Look out. Watch out. Call. Those were some actions citizens could take in the battle against the drug epidemic in Bedford County, 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Director Tim Lane told the Bedford County Health Council on Wednesday. "The Tennessee legislature is scared to death," he said. " Tennessee is in the top five states in methamphetimine production. If that is the case, God help is if we ever become number one."...

A purse containing $170 was taken from the home of Ashly Jones, Courtland Drive, between mdnight-7:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said. Officer Fred HarveyÌðs report said no sign of forced entry was found. å~Rolls of quarters were stolen Thursday morning from a cash drawer at Pop-A-Top Lounge, Madison Street...

Circuit Court Judge Charles Lee showed his lack of patience with repeat and drug offenders -- and those who abscond from probation after being given several chances. Monday's January session was a long one as the grand jury indicted 18 persons and Judge Lee reviewed 15 other cases...

Rotary International District 6780 Governor Don Hinch visited the Rotary Club of Shelbyville on Thursday to honor the club's two past district governors, Morgan Lorance and William Hackemann, and to honor club member Jimmy Caperton, who has an incredible 58 years of perfect attendance...