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Motlow enrollment leads TBR system in growth (Local News ~ 09/05/07)
Fall enrollment at Motlow State Community College is up 7.10 percent on the fifth day of classes and represents the highest enrollment increase among Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and universities, according to Dr. MaryLou Apple, president of the college. Final fall enrollment numbers will be released by TBR next week... -
Wildlife needs our help in drought conditions (Local News ~ 09/05/07)
With the approach of, hopefully, cooler temperatures and shorter days, our feathered friends and wildlife of Bedford County are definitely in need of human help. Due to the sudden freeze that seems like years ago since the county has experienced extreme heat and drought over the summer months, many of the trees that normally produce food supplies for squirrels and birds have been stunted or have gone dormant before producing food,... -
Police find marijuana in speeding vehicle
(Local News ~ 09/05/07)
Marijuana was discovered in a car stopped for speeding Saturday, police say. Kris Allen Stefan, 34, Columbia, had 4.15 grams of marijuana in his pocket after admitting he'd had "about a 12-pack of beer" when stopped for allegedly driving 56 mph in a 30 mph zone on Lewis Avenue, Officer Raymond Boyd said...
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City wants to talk trees with square merchants (Local News ~ 09/05/07)
The city of Shelbyville wants to get together with businesses on the public square and others to discuss the future of trees there. The general consensus from the council was to get input from everyone concerned about planting new trees on the square... -
Utilities to give water to those with dry wells (Local News ~ 09/05/07)
County Mayor Eugene Ray signed a proclamation on Tuesday declaring Bedford County "drought-ridden" and authorizing local water plants to make water available to those who don't have "city water" and whose wells or springs have gone dry as a result of the recent hot, dry weather... -
Kim paces Webb in cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/05/07)
Do Hyun Kim placed highest amongst Webb runners with a time of 20:34 at Iroquois Steeplechase in Brentwood in their first 5K cross country race of the season. Montgomery Bell Academy took first and Father Ryan second in a meet that also contained St. Andrew's-Sewanee, University School of Nashville, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Donelson Christian Academy, Ensworth, Martin Luther King, Harpeth and McCallie...
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Reece leads Junior Viqs past Westwood (Community Sports ~ 09/05/07)
Allyse Reece scored five goals and had three assists to lead Community Junior High to a 9-2 win over visiting Westwood. Teammate Kelley Anderson notched three goals and dished out four assists, scoring the first goal of the game at the 26:41 mark to put her team ahead. Community (4-1) never trailed... -
Cascade takes 11-A/AA opener
(High School Sports ~ 09/05/07)
Cascade utilized a deep bench to outlast host Middle Tennessee Christian 3-1 in a District 11-A/AA match. "I was able to rotate midfielders in and out throughout the game to keep energy going in that position that requires so much running," Lady Champion coach Patricia Petty said. "All players played in this game and all subs played well -- I'd have to say that's what made me happiest about the game."...
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Break doesn't slow Lewis's ladies (Community Sports ~ 09/05/07)
They had exactly two weeks off between games, but Cascade Middle proved practice makes perfect as they took down visiting Coffee County Middle 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon. The horse show threw their regular season schedule off like nearly every other Bedford County team, but the Lady Champions practiced before and during their break to stay sharp... -
Webb tops county rival Liberty (Community Sports ~ 09/05/07)
Webb Middle posted four goals in the second half to claim their first win of the season 4-1 over host Liberty Middle in an intra-county matchup Tuesday afternoon. Karly Grissom scored a hat trick and Emilee Gibson added the other goal for Webb. Breezy Nowlin scored the first goal of the game for Liberty. The Lady Patriots led 1-0 at intermission... -
Harris bounces Coffee Co. on road
(Community Sports ~ 09/05/07)
After a three-week break, Harris Middle returned to action at Coffee County Middle and brought home a 24-8 Central Tennessee Conference victory despite not playing up to their potential in the first half. The Eagles (2-0, 1-0 CTC) scored first off a 30-yard pass play from quarterback Luke Faulk to Chase Lambert late in the first quarter. Cameron Gordon carried for the two-point conversion and 8-0 advantage...
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Tough Tullahoma halts Cascade (Community Sports ~ 09/05/07)
Cascade Middle didn't dodge anybody when they drew up their schedule. In fact, coach Chris Parker had trouble finding enough teams to fill out their dates, which led them to line up much larger foes such as Page Middle, Warren County Middle and Tuesday night's opponent, Tullahoma Middle... -
Charlie James "Jimmy" Campbell
(Obituary ~ 09/05/07)
Funeral services for Charlie James "Jimmy" Campbell, 55, of Shelbyville, who died Monday as the result of an automobile accident in Rutherford County, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Mitchell Buchanan will officiate. Visitation with the family will be noon Saturday until service time. Memorial Chapel.
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