Stories from Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge added to his list of recent accomplishments Monday when the Southeastern Conference selected him Offensive Player of the Week. The junior completed 25-of-38 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in Tennessee's 51-33 win at Georgia...

Offering a ride home to a woman Karl K. McCoy II of Shelbyville met at Food Lion parking lot Thursday night cost him much more than his time. McCoy, 34, told police when he and the woman, who identified herself only as "Brooke," arrived at Bedford Manor Apartments three men, two with handguns, approached his SUV and demanded money...

The state has renewed a grant to the District Attorney's office here to continue funding an assistant prosecutor who specializes in cases against people accused of drunken driving. Somewhat more than $129,000 for the position held by Assistant District Attorney Richard Cawley and supporting costs were recently announced by the Governor's Highway Safety Office directed by Kendell Poole for Gov. Phil Bredesen...

LEWISBURG -- One of three culprits convicted in a botched drug store robbery that became a shooting during a standoff with hostages 26 years ago failed on Friday to persuade a circuit court judge from Shelbyville that his defense team didn't do its job right...

CHAPEL HILL -- Having heard questions about a 60-acre proposal and some opposition to commercial development, the Chapel Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to postpone a decision on a Murfreesboro Realtor's request. "In light of the information I have heard and in consideration for the people who have made statements," Mayor Carl Cooper said turning to Town Attorney Todd Moore, "is there any reason not to defer to give time to consult with the planning commission?"...

Shelbyville native Bob McLean has committed $1 million to the Middle Tennessee State University Foundation to enhance both academics and athletics at the state's largest undergraduate university. McLean, a 1972 graduate of the university, presented the check to MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee during Friday evening's football game between the MTSU Blue Raiders and the Louisville Cardinals at Nashville's LP Field...

Cascade wrapped up their regular season with a 4-1 victory over visiting Boyd Christian on Monday. The Lady Champions enter the District 11-A/AA tournament with an overall record of 10-3-1. They'll host their first-round match at a time and date yet to be determined after compiling a 5-3 mark in the district...