Stories from Thursday, March 10, 2005

Funeral services for James Lawrence Corkern, 74, of Petersburg, who died Thursday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home.

LYNCHBURG -- If there's one thing that the people of Bedford County need to know about former Shelbyville Eaglette point guard Sam Houston it's that she's still smiling. Houston's one of those young ladies who can not only brighten up a room with her happy face, but also gives everyone a feeling that everything's going to be all right no matter what the situation...

Shelbyville's identification with the walking horse industry, its perceived wealth and a regular influx of visitors and part-time residents is a niche market for Bedford County Medical Center and prospective buyers have recognized that opportunity. "I know Dr. ...

The issue over a building constructed next to the railroad line in Bell Buckle was settled when the builder produced the signed permits that allowed him to erect the structure, documents that could not be found at town hall until Monday. Greg Heinike addressed the town council Tuesday about the structure and whether his building permits were valid. ...

Bell Buckle water customers are looking at a rate increase to offset operating losses to the system. The council approved the rate increase Tuesday night, which would be effective in 30 days following their next water bill. The rate increase for customers inside Bell Buckle will be $8 for water and sewer service and those outside the city limits will pay $9.61. ...

Final results of the autopsy being performed on the newborn son of a Shelbyville woman might not be available for another five weeks, according to managers at the state medical examiner's office. "The case is still pending," said Kris Rinearson, records management at the state medical examiner's office in Nashville. "Usually these cases can take up to 10 weeks to finish. We order out for a number of tests, especially for children."...

Girls high school softball teams from across the area will gather at Musgrave Park in Shelbyville Friday and Saturday for the 2005 Eaglette Rumble. Scrimmage games are scheduled Friday beginning at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday morning starting at 9 followed by a single-elimination pre-season tournament starting at noon. The finals start at 4...