Stories from Friday, August 19, 2005

Betsy Bobo spent a lot of her time this summer practicing baseball with her 7-year-old grandson, Tyler Allen. "This old 'nannie' can still throw a baseball," the effervescent brunette said with a smile, obviously delighted at time spent with her cherished grandchild as well as the healthy and active lifestyle she savors each day...

Nearly two weeks before Bush administration officials announced their approach to fight methamphetamine Thursday, state agents visited Shelbyville pharmacies to get lists of people who bought pseudoephedrin, a sinus medicine that's a chief component of meth...

Sentencing for Ronald Huel Cole, the man convicted of shooting Shelbyville pharmacist Danny Law, has been postponed again. Two federal officials at the U.S. District Court in Chattanooga on Thursday said Cole's sentencing hearing which was scheduled for 2 p.m. today, has been postponed, but they were unaware of a new date...

Of Tennessee's 80 airports, the Shelbyville Municipal Airport was awarded Airport of the Year by the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission with its director, Henry "Hank" Williamson, named Manager of the Year. "I'm extremely humble and proud of the entire airport family to include all of my employees, the entire city government, especially the mayor and the city council, and all of our patrons who have helped Shelbyville Airport to become the number one airport in the state of Tennessee," Williamson said of the accomplishments.. ...

The Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy was named in honor of the man who was instrumental in the establishment of the state-of-the-art training facility; former state Rep. Clarence "Pete" Phillips. The new sign bearing his name was unveiled Thursday with various state and local representatives in attendance for the event. The state academy was named this year in honor of Phillips by action of the Tennessee General Assembly...

Robert Earl Wright Sr., 80, of Shelbyville died Thursday evening at Alvin C. York VA Hospital in Murfreesboro. Graveside services will be Saturday at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Nashville. (Woodlawn Funeral Home)

Shelbyville's Golden Eagle golfers turned in an outstanding performance on their home course Thursday afternoon, defeating Coffee County 306-325 in an 18-hole District 8-AAA match at River Bend Country Club. The senior trio of Brett Rogers, Greg Embry and Scott Anderton combined to shoot 3-under par for the Eagles...

What a way to kick off the season. Shelbyville's Golden Eaglettes shut out Riverdale's Lady Warriors 7-0 in their season and home soccer opener Thursday night. After advancing to the sub-state last year with only one senior, anticipation was running high to get this season underway...

Matt Henderson left. Matt Henderson right. Matt Henderson up the middle. Cascade Middle's eighth grade wing back had touchdown runs of 65, 60 and 45 yards along with a 30-yard TD pass to Happy Johnson in the 42-0 Champion win over Community Junior High on Thursday night in Wartrace...

Harris Middle improved to 2-0 on the young season with a victory over Coffee County on Thursday. Golden Eaglette Kayla Anderson scored the first goal as Harris took a 1-0 lead into halftime. Kali Hayse was responsible for the other Harris tally in the 2-0 win to give their team a little insurance down the stretch...

After starting out the week and the 2005 soccer season on a positive note with a pair of road victories, Cascade fell 4-2 to area rival Forrest on Thursday afternoon in Wartrace. Ann Mullen's goal helped the Lady Champions enter halftime tied at 1-all with the Lady Rockets...