Stories from Thursday, May 24, 2007

MURFREESBORO -- There won't be any parades, ring ceremonies or infield pileups. Cascade fell behind early and never recovered as Rockwood eliminated the Champions from the state tournament. The 11-1 defeat brings an end to one of the most successful baseball seasons in Bedford County history...

The Times-Gazette's series on candidates in the June 7 city election continues today with the candidates for the Fourth Ward city council seat: Lee Roy Cunningham, June Taylor and Jamie Williams. Candidates must live in the ward they seek to represent, but all voters are eligible to vote in all council races, regardless of ward. There has been some discussion of changing that system for future elections...

Winston Churchill once said, " You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb." The Walking Horse industry stands on the precipe of success but rather than screaming of the dangling victory with resolutions regarding the Operating Plan presented to Horse Industry Organizations (HIO) by the federal goverment officals of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), most trainers and owners are quietly going about business as usual, making changes that affect each tomorrow. ...

Three men face drug charges after the car in which they were riding was stopped for a light violation Tuesday on Madison Street. Michael W. Bridges Jr., 23, Industrial Parkway, the driver, and Justin Lamont Sims, 25, Charles Street, were charged by Shelbyville police with possession of a schedule II drug...

A suspect in the pistol-whipping and robbery of a Shelbyville convenience store clerk Wednesday night was captured minutes later by police. Keenan Terrell Whitaker, 26, Cherokee Trail, was tackled as he attempted to elude police officer Tory Moore's grasp...

A Fayetteville man was arrested Wednesday in connection with nine child pornography charges. Jonathan Mark Brinda, 43, has been indicted following an extensive investigation by Director Tim Lane of the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force and FBI Special Agent Richard Poff. The Bedford County Sheriff's Department was also involved in the probe...

A September execution date has been set for Daryl Keith Holton, the Shelbyville man accused of killing his four children in 1997. Holton is now scheduled to die Sept. 12, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The court initially set Holton's execution for Feb. 28 in a January ruling. Gov. Phil Bredesen delayed the execution Feb. 1, ordering a review of the state's execution methods and the development of new protocols and written procedures...

1) What about your experience, background or personality makes you the best person for the office you are seeking? Between running a business for several years, my education, and working as a church treasurer, I have developed many skills which make me the best candidate for the Fourth Ward city council position....

1) What about your experience, background or personality makes you the best person for the office you are seeking? I have the experience to do this job. I have served as a city councilman years ago. My background in business, running my own business for over 40 years, gives me a plus. I think you will agree that city government is a big business with a $16 million budget.....

1) What about your experience, background or personality makes you the best person for the office you are seeking? I have worked 25-plus years listening to both sides of the issue and determining the fairness for each party involved....

Shelbyville's 4x200 relay team placed 15th in the qualifying round of TSSAA state track and field competition during Wednesday's Spring Fling activity in Murfreesboro. The Eaglettes finished with a time of 1:49.27. Team members Hannah Martin, Jesse Doak, Casey Bearden and Callisha Johnson are all expected to return next season...