Stories from Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Details have been released on how and when James E. Farris, a suspect in the murders of two Franklin residents, obtained the stolen 2008 Ford Mustang recovered when he was arrested Monday. Farris, 56, allegedly made a deal to buy the car Wednesday at Mark Pirtle Ford, North Main Street, and said he'd return Thursday, Officer David Curley of the Shelbyville Police Department said....

Cascade Middle scored three times in each half and utilized a balanced scoring attack to defeat visiting Webb Middle 6-0 on Monday. Tiffany McCord took an assist from Jennifer Molder for the first goal for the Lady Champions (5-2). Jessica Popp set up Emily Lewis for goal No. 2. Lewis proved it's better to give than receive as she assisted on a Haley Edmondson twine-thinner to make the count 3-0 at intermission...

The Bell Buckle mayor's wife, Carla Webb, is recovering at home this morning following an accidental shooting in her home Monday night. According to Mayor Dennis Webb, his wife was showing a pistol that was for sale to friends who were visiting the Webb home when she dropped it...

Be sure to keep a sharp eye out this week when you are on Tennessee's backroads, because you will likely encounter groups of brightly dressed bicyclists during your travels. A group of nearly 300 cyclists are taking the week off to participate in B.R.A.T., which stands for Bike Ride Across Tennessee. Bell Buckle was an early morning stop for the bikers Monday, who hale from all over the state and the nation...

Certified animal behavior consultant Pam Johnson-Bennett will be a special guest at this year's Celebration Pet Day to be held Sept. 29 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. Bennett is one of the most well-known experts on feline behavior. She has made numerous television appearances including CNN, Fox News Channel and National Geographic and has been heard frequently on syndicated radio programs around the country...

Webb outstroked host Cannon County 179-182 at Willowbrook. Sean Kim was medalist for the Feet (14-2) after carding a 41. Sutton Jones followed with a 42. Blake Cocanougher contributed a 47 and Garette King a 49. The Lions were paced by Matthew Hudson's 43. Matthew Stluka and Cody Reuhlane both shot 46. Justin Davenport had a 47...

The Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association's (SSHBEA) World Championship is just days away. Opening on Saturday evening at 6, the show will crown a new SSHBEA World Grand Champion the following Saturday night at Calsonic Arena. Tickets for the seven night event are still available at the SSHBEA office for $5. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge...

MOORE COUNTY -- Three Motlow State Community College instructors marked the 220th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution on Monday, with one saying it is under attack and another saying that a new constitutional convention proposed in the 1980s would have been a good idea...

Jim and Kay Clayton announced this week a $500,000 grant to the Motlow College Foundation from The Clayton Family Foundation, according to Dr. MaryLou Apple, president of the college. The Clayton Family Foundation was established by the Claytons in 1992...

Harris Middle continues to dominate the Central Tennessee Conference, claiming their sixth regular season championship in a row after rolling past visiting Coffee County Middle 5-0 Monday evening at the Shelbyville Central High soccer field. "We really played much better in this game than we did at Coffee County (a 1-0 Eaglette win)," coach Frankie Swing said. ...

Cascade didn't finish off as many scoring opportunities as they preferred but will gladly settle for the 4-0 win over neighboring Webb in Wartrace. Owning a shots on goal advantage of 23-12, the Lady Champions (6-1) were turned away at point blank range on several occasions...