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Suspect charged in murder; says gun fired accidentally (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
The only person present when a Bedford County man died June 9 has been charged with his murder. Matthew Wayne Sorrells, 20, of Indy Court in Shelbyville, was charged Friday with second degree murder in the shooting death of George Houston Arnold, 67, who was found dead at his OId Columbia Road home... -
MTSU's Marks gains preseason honor (College Sports ~ 07/01/06)
MURFREESBORO -- Middle Tennessee quarterback Clint Marks was named an honorable mention Preseason All-American by Street & Smith's College Football 2006 Yearbook. The publication, which hit the newsstands this week, also recognized offensive lineman Germayle Franklin, defensive back Bradley Robinson and punter Colby Smith... -
Hobble House closes its doors (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
Tears flowed Thursday as the last meals were served at Shelbyville's Hobble House, which closed its doors after decades of feeding hungry customers. But don't worry, the same crew will soon be cooking at a new location under a different name. Owners Joan and Donnie Jones and Debbie Vaughn gave several reasons for shuttering the eatery; one of which is that they are starting a new business, hopefully by this Friday... -
Laptop, money stolen (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
A laptop computer and small amount of money in the cash register were stolen Wednesday night from Bedford Mulch, Union Street, Shelbyville police said. The firm's owner told police a receipt showed the cash register was unlocked at 9:39 p.m., about 30 minutes after the business had closed... -
McGee enjoys Presidential banquet (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
Local pharmacist David McGee had a brush with greatness last week while on a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. McGee is the board chair of the Southern Pharmacy Cooperative, a network of independent pharmacies which was formed to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices. ... -
German couple stranded in Shelbyville (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
A German couple vacationing in America bought a Chevrolet Corvair to drive through these Southern states, but it broke down in Bedford County on their way to the Jack Daniel Distillery. "The car gives me more headaches than the whiskey," said Dirk Bensinger, 64, of Rosenheim, a town 40 miles southeast of Munich and just four kilometers from the Autobahn, where he retired as a Daimler Chrysler sales executive... -
Winton seeks Fifth District seat (Local News ~ 07/01/06)
Michael Winton has announced his candidacy for a fifth district seat on Bedford County Board of Commissioners in the Aug. 3 general election. Winton and his wife Vicki own and operate Reimage America Inc., which they started out of their home. Winton is active in Eastview Baptist Church and has been a Sunday School teacher and assistant Sunday School director. He is a member of Shelbyville & Bedford County Chamber of Commerce...
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