Stories from Thursday, March 1, 2007

MURFREESBORO -- Two nationally-televised broadcasts, a renewal of two rivalries, and a home game against ACC member Virginia highlight Middle Tennessee's 2007 football schedule. The Blue Raiders, fresh off a conference championship and an appearance in the Motor City Bowl, will face 2006 Big East champion Louisville on Thursday, September 6 on ESPN2 and will have their second national appearance on Tuesday, November 20 at Troy. ...

NASHVILLE -- At midnight tonight, the NFL 2007 league calendar and free agency period begin with a salary cap of $109 million. Prior to that deadline, the Tennessee Titans today released TE Erron Kinney. "We want to thank Erron for his play through the years and I think he understood where we were coming from with this move," said Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt. ...

When the fire alarm sounded, four young volunteers eagerly responded to battle the blaze. Fires, in at least two cases, they allegedly set. These volunteer firefighters were charged with arson Wednesday in connection with two house fires at Bell Buckle. Fire Chief Ronnie Lokey said he clearly remembers fighting a fire with one of them, and he described another as a member of an Explorer Post that sparked his interest...

A report to Shelbyville police of two men allegedly seen selling marijuana triggered a search in the Blue Ribbon Parkway area Tuesday afternoon. One of two men fitting the description faces various charges today. Daniel Frank "Trigger" Navarrette, 19, Warners Bridge Road, and a companion were walking on Blue Ribbon Parkway when stopped and questioned by Sgt. Bill Logue...

A $2 million bond was cut in half Wednesday for one of three people charged with the Valentine's Day murder of a Shelbyville car salesman. And while no decision has been made, District Attorney Chuck Crawford said last night that the prospect of the death penalty has not been ruled out for any of the suspects...

Shelbyville's city council will consider a pair of resolutions dealing with an upcoming state bill concerning cable television franchising rights and possible competition in the area. However, City Manager Ed Craig is urging the council to oppose that idea, saying that customers would lose in the long run...

Despite a pledge to work with and exceed the standards required, the National Horse Show Commission (NHSC) voted Wednesday to forego signing of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2007-2009 Operating Plan under further decision and negotiations...

MURFREESBORO -- As Shelbyville Central coach Lynn Burkey walked off the court after the Golden Eaglettes' 54-46 loss to No. 4 Riverdale in the Region 4-AAA championship, only one thing was on his mind. Getting prepared for the TSSAA State Sectional on Saturday night...