Stories from Thursday, September 8, 2005

Another top prospect from Tennessee's top-ranked recruiting class is likely to miss the 2005 season. Freshman defender Gerald Williams has not been approved for competition by the NCAA Clearinghouse. "He's probably going to have to go home," Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer said. "(Friday) is really the last possible day if we were to get something new to happen, but it looks like he's probably going to go home...

When the Times-Gazette reported Tuesday that some 40,000 bodies may be found in the Gulf Coast as a result of Hurricane Katrina, that astounding estimate immediately spread to other media outlets that were reporting far fewer deaths. T-G staff writer Clint Confehr's story was the result of an interview with Gowen-Smith Chapel co-owner Dan Buckner, whose business partner, Gary Hicks of Paducah, Ky., was deployed to Gulfport, Miss., to help with recovery of bodies. ...

With the realization that the city is experiencing growing pains, Shelbyville is looking at hiring a director of Community Development and Planning. City Manager Ed Craig told the council during Tuesday's study session that planning commission meetings are busier than they've ever been and are dealing with many issues. He recommended hiring someone to be a full time planner that would have a planning degree...

Reestablishing the Elam family's home in Slidell, La., after Katrina struck that waterfront community started with a travel trailer that was being towed from Shelbyville this morning. "It's what the insurance companies put you in instead of a motel since they're not available," said Elizabeth Elam, 27, who'd moved with her husband Richard, 29, when he got a job flying helicopters to and from oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico...

Shelbyville's Golden Eaglettes hit the road for their first District 8-AAA soccer match of the season and brought home an impressive 7-0 shutout over Lawrence County Tuesday night. Coach Neal Gordon told his team to start strong and make a early statement. The Eaglettes did just that, scoring two goals in the first 52 seconds...

Despite the higher price of fuel, Bedford County schools won't cancel field trips for students, Superintendent Ed Gray said Wednesday. "We don't have as many field trips in the fall, but what we have we feel are essential, Gray said, noting a trip to Nashville for a show at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center...

Bedford County schools have 319 more students this year compared to enrollment figures collected during this time last year, according to reports from the system's central office on Madison Street. Given a two-year-old cost average provided by the state, the increase in enrollment will cost Bedford County $1.8 million more each year. That's based on a per pupil expenditure of $5,507 calculated by the state for the 2003-05 school year...

Another fierce rivalry returns Friday night as Cascade buses over to Franklin County to face Huntland. Coming off of one of the most dramatic come-from-behind victories in the school's history, Cascade has not built off of the momentum as you might expect...

Funeralservices for Paul David Hoover, 46, of Shelbyville, who died Wednesday at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home. Jimmy Gray will officiate and burial will follow in Powell Family Cemetery in Bell Buckle.

Tennessee is expecting the return of senior center Richie Gandy to practice in time to get back into the flow of things before the Vols head to Gainesville to face Florida on Sept. 17. "I think he'll be ready on Monday, ready to go," Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer said. "He worked really hard to get back from his original injury and has worked hard again to get back from this one."...

Tennessee junior Justin Harrell was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts in Saturday's 17-10 win over UAB. The award was the second in as many games for the defensive tackle from Martin. UAB faced third-and-goal at Tennessee's 3-yard line when the 6-foot-4, 306-pounder made what turned out to be a game-saving interception. He snatched a pass from Blazer quarterback Darrell Hackney over the middle and returned it 29 yards late in the third quarter...

Funeral services for Sara Catherine Faris, 96, of Shelbyville, who died Wednesday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Kevin Minchey will officiate and burial will follow in Unionville Cemetery...

Graveside services with full military honors for W. Graydon Sanders III, 58, of Vero Beach, Fla., who died Sept. 3 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Vero Beach, Fla., will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Willow Mount Cemetery. Bryan Hughs will officiate. (Doak-Howell Funeral Home)...

Bedford County Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to recommend changes to the county zoning ordinance which would prohibit any R-1 (residential) zoning outside the urban growth boundaries of Shelbyville, Bell Buckle, Normandy or Wartrace. Subdivisions could still be built in the A-1 (agricultural) zone, but they would be subject to the larger minimum lot sizes which accompany that zone...