Stories from Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Tennessee sophomore basketball standout Candace Parker was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week for her recent performances in wins over No. 20/21 UCLA (83-60) and No. 11 Arizona State (83-74). Last season, Parker received the league's Freshman of the Week honor on four occasions, and the Player of the Week award once during her rookie campaign...

It wasn't the start they had anticipated. Coming back after their most successful season ever, Shelbyville Central turned in a disappointing performance in a 43-35 loss to visiting Riverdale in their season opener. The effort and defense were there, but the shooting touch left a lot to be desired as the Eagles shot a dismal 29 percent from the field, including 2-of-17 from behind the 3-point arc and 5-of-14 from the free-throw line...

Bedford County Jail inmates will have a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, but there won't be a big stuffing-filled bird on a platter ready to be carved or drumsticks ready to chew. Donated turkeys will be cooked, de-boned, and the meat will be mixed with a suitable dressing because inmates can't have knives or forks, according to Larry Lowman, chief administrator for the Sheriff's Department...

A man from Somalia was sentenced on Monday to 10 years in prison as a result of a guilty plea for having 2.4 pounds of khat, a green leafy material that's chewed like tobacco. The quantity led to the legal conclusion that Mohamed Iman, 24, of Nashville, had the controlled substance available for sale. It's not illegal in Somalia, but U.S. law sees it like meth and cocaine...

Dwight A. Mayton, who faces multiple charges in connection with the kidnapping of a Shelbyville man and subsequent robbery of a Manchester bank, was allegedly involved in the robbery of a Georgia bank in July. Mayton, described by the FBI as a career criminal who should be considered armed and extremely dangerous, appeared before a U.S. Magistrate in Chattanooga Thursday...

Shelbyville Central looked to be in midseason form, even though it was the regular season opener, with a convincing 71-57 win over previously-unbeaten Riverdale in a non-district clash at home Monday night. Both teams entered the contest with a pair of Hall of Fame game wins, with one of the Lady Warriors' (2-1) coming against defending state champion Wilson Central in overtime...

Organizers of the local Bedford County Bicentennial observance are looking for events to add to their calendar for 2007. These can be existing events or programs -- for example, a community club could decide to have a bicentennial program for one of its regularly-scheduled meetings, or an existing festival or performance could take on a bicentennial flavor. Or they can be stand-alone events held especially for the bicentennial...

"We did it." Those were the words of writer/director Cameron Watson as his company GADA Films announced this weekend that the movie "Our Very Own," a film shot in and about Shelbyville, will premiere on the STARZ network (Channel 700 on Charter Communications cable) in December...

For the second straight game, Webb carried a lead into the fourth quarter only to see their opponent win in overtime. The Feet (1-2) were up 34-30 after the third stanza when visiting University School of Nashville went on a 7-0 run in the first two minutes of the fourth...

It was a tale of two quarters as University School of Nashville outscored host Webb 32-8 between the second and fourth quarters to cruise to a 52-24 win on Monday night. "We played a little zone (defense) and just didn't rotate well," Lady Feet coach James Garcia said. "Basically, in the second and fourth quarters, they just hit shots. The first and third quarters they didn't...

Despite the cold weather, Liberty Middle continues to stay hot as they trounced Bridgeforth Middle 47-22 in Pulaski on Monday night behind a game-high 18 points from post Seth Jarrell. "We played a very good defensive basketball game against a good team," said Patriot coach Chad Spencer, whose team improved to 6-1. "We're continuing to do a great job of rebounding the basketball and protecting the ball without making turnovers."...

Community Junior High placed nine players in the scoring column Monday night to defeat visiting Webb Middle 38-24. The Viqueens (5-3) jumped out to a 13-2 lead after one quarter and led 27-5 at the half as Tiffani Grogan put up 10 points. "We let them get up on us early and we were never able to recover," Lady Feet coach Rick Dycus said. "We did a better job of dealing with the press but when they went to the half court trap we started to turn the ball over."...

Patsy Ann Bailey, 63, of Bell Buckle died Monday at Bedford County Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Albert Nelson and the Rev. Mitchell Buchanan officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at noon Saturday...

Funeral services for William A. "Billy" Wright, 62, of Shelbyville, who died Monday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Jay Pope will officiate and burial will follow in Rosebank Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home...