Stories from Tuesday, February 5, 2008

MANCHESTER -- Harris Middle's bid for the Central Tennessee Conference girls tournament championship, as well as an undefeated season, remains a possibility after a 46-15 blowout over Tullahoma West in opening round action Monday evening at Coffee County Middle...

CHAPEL HILL -- Community came into the game against Forrest desperately needing a win that would leave them in a possible three-way tie for third place in District 9-A and a shot at an opening round tournament home game for the first time in several seasons...

Funeral services for Margaret Elizabeth Sweeney Brent, 89, of Shelbyville, who died Monday at her home, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Bryan Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Wilhoite Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday.

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jim Tracy that would keep former members of the General Assembly from receiving healthcare benefits if they are convicted of a felony for misuse of their office has been approved by the Senate State and Local Government Committee...

While the wet stuff from the sky has paid the area a rare visit over the past week, the head of the Duck River Agency says a lot more will be needed over the next few months to build up Normandy Lake's water supply. Executive Director Doug Murphy said that between 10 to 15 more inches of precipitation over the next three months is needed to make "a significant impact" to the level of the lake...

Funeral services for Bessie Evelyn Adams, 76, of Shelbyville, who died Monday at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Gowen-Smith Chapel. Jimmy Gray and Drew Hayes will officiate and burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery...

A taxi driver told police he was stabbed during an argument over a fare early Saturday. Danny Bellew of Shelbyville said a man he'd picked up at Tyson Foods, West Jackson Street, about 5:20 a.m. insisted his fare was only $2.50 instead of $3.50 after being taken a short distance from the plant to Central Avenue...

The Moving Wall - Vietnam War Memorial will come to Shelbyville from Oct. 29 through Nov. 3, and will be set up at Riverwalk Park (behind the Fly Arts Center) for viewing. This moving tribute, a replica of the wall that stands in Washington, D.C., memorializes American service members who died during the Vietnam War. ...

CHAPEL HILL -- Forrest continued its dominance over District 9-A foes with a 52-22 win over Community as Beth Hawn and Gaby Bussell combined for 27 points to outscore the visitors by themselves. The loss by Community (12-8, 6-5 9-A) pretty much insures that the worst case scenario for local teams becomes reality as they will likely host a Bedford County team in the elimination round of the district tournament next week. Cascade is currently in fifth place, right behind their neighbors...

Tom Trivitt, 76, of Wheel died Sunday in Nashville after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, with Jim Tedder officiating. Burial will follow at Elmore Cemetery in Rover. Visitation with the family will be 4-8 p.m. today...