Stories from Thursday, March 18, 2004

After holding an early lead, Cascade's Lady Champions saw Forrest's Lady Rockets score seven unanswered runs in a 8-2 District 11-A loss at home Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Champions rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom half of the third frame with two outs. Katie Jackson singled, Caity Wolf smacked a triple that scored Jackson then Ann Mullen doubled to right field, scoring Wolf for the 2-1 advantage...

The Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), in partnership with the Governor's Office, the Tennessee Police Chiefs Association, the Tennessee Retail Association and the Tennessee Sheriffs Association, has launched the Tennessee MethWatch Program -- a new statewide effort designed to crack down on the spread of methamphetamines...

Gov. Phil Bredesen recently honored 2003 Walking Horse World Grand Champion owners Bob and Luanne Sigman and trainer Bill Bobo for their victory at last year's National Celebration. Bredesen recognized the Sigmans and Bobo with a luncheon of industry leaders and supporters at the Executive Residence in Nashville in what has become a tradition for the state...

2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the Professional Women's Luncheon, sponsored by WLIJ/WZNG. A social event that recognizes four local women for their outstanding efforts in business and volunteerism, the luncheon will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at Blue Ribbon Circle...

During a two-day "phone-in" event, Bedford County citizens asked Rep. Bart Gordon to help implement job creation policies, according to a news release from Gordon's office. Monday and Tuesday afternoons, Bedford County constituents had access to a special temporary toll-free telephone number that allowed them to converse with Gordon or his Washington office...