Stories from Friday, November 16, 2007

The first of several planned public forums on the issue of Standardized School Attire brought out strong opinions on both sides. School board members also indicated that they might be willing to soften some portions of the current draft proposal, such as allowing young children to wear blue jeans, since they stand up better to playground abuse...

A.T. Harvey, 91, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Wheel, died Thursday at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro. Funeral services wil be 1 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Brent Haley officiating. Burial will follow at Wheel Cemetery...

The cable television industry is gearing up for another fight in the Tennessee State Legislature against AT&T, which is planning to promote a bill next year that the cable industry claims would hurt consumers by dismantling the local franchise law. However, AT&T claims that a handful of cable companies continue to enjoy a monopoly on video service and that the current method of obtaining local cable franchises is "a lengthy, expensive process that just doesn't make sense." ...

Once again the community is invited to come together to give thanks for all of God's blessings as the Bedford County Ministerial Association holds its annual non-denominational Thanksgiving service this weekend. This community-wide event, involving numerous Bedford County churches, will take place 6 p.m. Sunday at Fair Haven Baptist Church, 2726 U.S. 231 North...

CHAPEL HILL -- Coach Chad Spencer said his Cascade Middle girls basketball program took a step in the right direction after taking down rival Forrest Middle back on Nov. 1. Defeating the Lady Rockets in Wartrace turned some heads. Taking down Forrest 33-27 in their own gym on Thursday night might have left some with a terrible case of whiplash...

Cham Cham Quao continues to put Webb Middle on his back and carry his team to victories. He torched Middle Tennessee Christian for 28 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line, to lead the Feet to a 35-23 win in Murfreesboro. "Cham Cham took over, got to the basket and was finishing tonight," Webb coach James Garcia said. "We passed the ball well, but we were 6-of-18 from the (foul) line."...

Coach Andy Lawson didn't take long to make a name for himself as the new basketball coach at Liberty Middle, picking up his first win with a 30-19 victory over Moore County Middle in Lynchburg on Thursday night. Four girls scored six points or more to lead the Lady Patriot (1-2) offense. Erin Reeves headed the charge with eight points. Morgan Cunningham, Holly Slaughter and Libby Jefferies all netted six apiece...

Victory Baptist tipped off their girls basketball program in fine fashion with a 59-11 win over Franklin Christian on Tuesday night. M.K. Potts carried the hottest hand for the Lady Patriots with 31 points. Hannah Hempstead added 10. Victory was up 15-1 after a quarter, 35-9 at the half and 55-9 entering the final stanza...