Stories from Saturday, September 1, 2007

Master of Jazz and trainer Jimmy McConnell were crowned World Grand Champions of the 69th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on Saturday night on the historic show grounds. Lee Wall of Jackson, Miss., and Mike McGartland of Ft. Worth, Texas are the owners of the aged black roan stallion that stands over 16 hands....

Cascade's season opener didn't have the start they envisioned, but they couldn't have scripted the result any better. For the first time since 2002, the Champions defended The Stable against Moore County, taking down their non-region foe 28-0. "It's great. It's great," Cascade coach Kenny Parker said. "They've got a really good ball team. They've really improved."...

Austin Sadler of Shelbyville is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout and has come up with a unique way of earning his badge --by moving a part of local history. Over the next few weeks, Austin will relocate a log structure in Tullahoma dated over 100 years-old and move it to Wartrace...

If officials of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration desired the world to stand up and take notice, Bill Bobo and Jose's All Pro were the ambassadors on Friday night as they were crowned Junior World Grand Champions. In a field of eight strong contenders who previously qualified for competition in the class, a workout of seven found Bobo accumulating a following as his own with each lap the horses made....

Ah -- autumn! Well, fall, then! The leaves, due to drought, are at least in the process of falling, though temperatures are still well above the warm register on the thermometers. This period of season between the activities of summer and the school-days of fall can be confusing in the fashion arena as well as the outside events department...

McMINNVILLE -- Shelbyville Central entered Friday night's contest at Warren County with some momentum and hopes of claiming that first win of the season. But, after a lackluster performance on both sides of the football, the Golden Eagles (0-2) took a step backwards with a 35-14 loss to the Pioneers...

W.H. "Dub" Powell, 69, of Shelbyville died Saturday at Bedford County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Frank Butler officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday.

Preston Warren Sadler Sr., 75, of Bradyville died Friday at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Sunday at Woodbury Funeral Home with Joe SIssom officiating. Burial will follow at Gilley Hill Cemetery.

Yelita Shan Williams, 54, of Shelbyville died suddenly Friday at Bedford County Medical Center. Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Carl Hall officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home.