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Pats come up short in Eagleville (Community Sports ~ 09/29/06)
EAGLEVILLE -- Liberty Middle's bid to get their first win of the season blew away with the cool air in a 16-0 loss to Eagleville Middle on Thursday night. The Eagles (1-7) went up early in the first half and forced the Patriots (0-8) to play catch-up from then on... -
Rockets bring Vikings down to earth (Community Sports ~ 09/29/06)
CHAPEL HILL -- Community Junior High's winning streak ended Thursday night as Forrest Middle brought the young Vikings back down to earth with a 30-8 setback. The Rockets took control of the game early when they took the opening kickoff and marched 78 yards on 11 plays. Tevan Murry capped the drive with a 7-yard scoring run. A failed two-point run left the score at 6-0 with just 33 seconds to play in the quarter... -
Central, Tullahoma set to battle in fierce rivalry (High School Sports ~ 09/29/06)
When you look down Shelbyville Central's football schedule, only one true rival remains. The Golden Eagles (0-5, 0-3 Region 5-4A) face that arch enemy when they travel to Tullahoma (3-2, 0-2 Region 5-4A) tonight at 7. Both teams will be seeking their first win in the region... -
Sewer upgrade financed by state grant
(Local News ~ 09/29/06)
A $450,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was recently approved to assist in improvements to the sewer system in Shelbyville. The grant was approved by Gov. Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber. David Crowell, director of Shelbyville Power, Water and Sewer, said the money will go toward an upgrade of a major drainage basin running from Fairfield Pike to Madison Street by the Arby's restaurant...
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Naturalists to address library luncheon (Local News ~ 09/29/06)
Friends of Argie Cooper Public Library will host its annual Tennessee Author's Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Blue Ribbon Circle. A catered box lunch will be served at noon with the program to follow. Dennis Horn and Tavia Cathcart will present this year's program, entitled "The Wonders of Wildflowers." Horn and Cathcast will discuss their new book, "Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley, and the Southern Appalachians. ... -
Beef-boosting program turns 20 (Local News ~ 09/29/06)
Several years ago, during a Nashville Symphony concert at Calsonic Arena, the orchestra began playing a selection from Aaron Copland's composition "Rodeo." On hearing the tune, one of the audience members turned to a family member sitting next to him and whispered the words "Beef. It's what's for dinner."... -
Chili's site plan receives approval (Local News ~ 09/29/06)
A site plan for Chili's Grill and Bar was approved Thursday by the Shelbyville Municipal Planning Commission. The 4,215 square foot restaurant is to be located at 1734 North Main St., the same address as Lowe's. The company's representative is Perry Engineering LLC. The first Chili's was opened in 1975 and now has over 1,000 locations in 49 states and 23 countries... -
Holton: Competency hearing unnecessary (Local News ~ 09/29/06)
The Shelbyville man on death row for killing his sons and their sister has told a federal appeals court that he doesn't need a hearing on whether he knows what he's doing, thereby subduing a Knoxville attorney's attempt to prevent the inmate's execution... -
Beloved teacher keeps the faith (Local News ~ 09/29/06)
"You make out of your job, and your life, what you put into it," said Evelyn Jackson. Some people in Jackson's condition -- sidelined by congestive heart failure, with fingertips lost to gout -- would wallow in self-pity. But Jackson credits her faith with keeping her out of that hole... -
Lady Champs bite back at Lady Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/06)
Cascade improved to 9-2-1 overall and, more importantly, 5-2 in District 11-A/AA after defeating host Cornersville 3-0 on Thursday. "This was a fine accomplishment for us," Lady Champion coach Patricia Petty said. Freshman Ashley Bledsoe scored the first goal on a fast break in the 12th minute. Her second goal came in the 25th minute on a header off of a corner kick by Ryann Underwood...
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