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Columbia takes state Legion crown (Community Sports ~ 08/01/05)
Oh, what might have been. After a Shelbyville American Legion Post 23 13-11 state tournament semifinal loss to Columbia Post 19 on Saturday that left many wondering what just happened, they bounced right back later that night to defeat Northwest Post 30 14-2. Thus, giving Shelbyville another crack at a Columbia squad that has seemingly had their number all summer... -
Bryant wants Senate seat, judiciary panel post (Local News ~ 08/01/05)
Former U.S. Rep. Ed Bryant, who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Bill Frist, told a Shelbyville audience this morning that he believes his background would qualify him to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee, just as he served on the House Judiciary Committee... -
Schools hope for no tax increase -- this year (Local News ~ 08/01/05)
Bedford County School System is attempting to go without a property tax increase this year, although it remains to be seen whether the state will approve the proposed 2005-2006 budget under its "maintenance of effort" (MOE) guidelines. However, school superintendent Ed Gray told Bedford County Board of Education on Thursday night that the school system has been able to hold the line on budgets in recent years only by drawing down on its fund balances, and that well has just about run dry, meaning some sort of new revenue will probably be needed next year.. ... -
Tap fees rising for new BCUD customers (Local News ~ 08/01/05)
The cost of connecting onto Bedford County Utility District water pipes went up today in accordance with the rural system's board vote last month. BCUD has not increased monthly rates charged for water service. Water tap fees are most frequently paid by developers and home builders who pass the cost on to their customers... -
Some 'Our Very Own' stars to appear (Local News ~ 08/01/05)
Plans are coming together for the Tennessee premiere of the film "Our Very Own," with some of the stars and filmmakers slated to appear at the screening. The movie will have its local debut at the Capri Theater Saturday, Aug. 13, with additional screenings on Sunday, Aug. 14... -
Boy dies after lake accident (Local News ~ 08/01/05)
A 2-year boy from Bell Buckle has died from injuries sustained in an accident that took place at Tims Ford Lake last week. Edward "Ward" Locke Anderson died Saturday at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Ward attended pre-school at Bell Buckle Methodist Church and has been described as a "precious little boy loved by everyone."... -
Ward Anderson
(Obituary ~ 08/01/05)
A memorial service for Ward Anderson, 2-year-old son of James and Julie Anderson of Bell Buckle, will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church. He died Saturday at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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Claude C. "Dr. Chevrolet" Locke
(Obituary ~ 08/01/05)
Graveside services for Claude C. "Dr. Chevrolet" Locke, 60, of Normandy, who died Sunday, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Haley Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. J.A. Welton and Son Funeral Home, Tullahoma, is in charge of arrangements.
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Babe Ruth 15s split Southeast openers (Other Sports ~ 08/01/05)
Shelbyville's 15-Year-Old Babe Ruth All-Stars split a pair of games over the weekend in Southeast Regional action in Tallahassee, Fla., winning an 8-7 rain-delayed thriller over East North Carolina Saturday afternoon before a hard-fought 7-5 loss to West North Carolina on Sunday...
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