Stories from Saturday, November 3, 2007

I have often repeated my disdain for pass-along e-mails. I'm not talking about situations where you see an individual news story or funny cartoon and decide to send it to a specific person who might appreciate it. I'm talking about the things that you send to everyone in your address book -- sappy stories, or chain letters, or self-righteous compliants about the state of society, or dire warnings of impending doom...

The Duck River Agency's executive director is scheduled to make a pitch to Spring Hill aldermen that, in the face of drought, it's logical to join with other governments in the watershed to protect water quality and supply. Doug Murphy, executive of the Shelbyville-based agency, says he'll advocate regional water supply planning at Spring Hill City Hall on Nov. 13, a date recommended by Mayor Danny Leverette...

I probably would have been better off if I just stayed in bed Monday morning. It has been one of those weeks where nothing has seemed to work out in my favor. It all began when I got a flat tire on my new Jeep driving home from Nashville. I didn't get too upset about that; getting upset wasn't going to put a new tire on my vehicle...

It's the time of year to start making our Christmas lists. While doing so, remember that many less fortunate kids may not be getting a visit from Santa. Starting Monday, you can help by making a contribution to Toys for Tots at Shelbyville's U.S. Bank office on the public square...

Transportation, water and wastewater are two of the top infrastructure needs of Bedford County, according to a report released by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). But while TACIR corrected figures for Bedford County schools, other amounts remain unchanged. Local officials are still scratching their heads, wondering where TACIR got its data...

Shelbyville's two Rotary Clubs are joining forces to send World War II veterans who are physically able to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. To do so, $30,000 is needed. Shelbyville's Breakfast Rotary kicked off the effort Friday with a $1,000 donation...

EAGLEVILLE -- Turnovers and penalties have been the major contributing factors to the Community Vikings' winless first-year varsity season. Friday night was no different as the Purple and Gold were penalized 13 times for 130 yards in their 28-12 loss to Region 5-A opponent Eagleville...

NASHVILLE -- Shelbyville Central ventured to Hillsboro needing a win over the state powerhouse Burros or a Tullahoma win at Lawrence County in order to advance to the TSSAA State Playoffs. After a gutsy first half performance in which the Eagles dominated the time of possession despite being down 14-0 at intermission, Hillsboro put 28 points on the board in the third quarter to claim a 42-0 Region 4-5A win over the Eagles Friday night...

WHITE HOUSE -- Coach Kenny Parker admitted he was concerned heading into Friday night's season finale against No. 8 White House-Heritage. His Cascade Champions came out flat on the road in an atmosphere much like that of the playoffs with both teams playing for a Region 5-A title...