Stories from Friday, February 29, 2008

Whether it be a starting pitcher or a star quarterback, the typical position of limelight for various sports falls on the athlete who handles the ball the most. Basketball is somewhat different. The point guard brings the ball down the floor more times than not and initiates the offense, but the headlines range based on who's scoring the most points. ...

If one were to ask any fan sitting in the bleachers during a Cascade High School basketball game to name a favorite player, it's likely Laura Cowley would be a face fans remembered. Even though it has been four years since the star stepped off the school's court, Cowley's last-second buzzer beater shots, lightning speed and kind-hearted personality still echo throughout the gymnasium for many, including Gary Johnson, a Times-Gazette sports reporter who had a front-row seat while covering most of her games.. ...

Webb Middle earned early-season bragging rights versus East Bedford County rival Cascade Middle with a 2-0 win in Wartrace on Thursday afternoon. Musa Shamayev got Webb on the board first after taking the ball through the Champion defense for the opening goal. Monan Jobalia set up the game's second score for Coleman Walker by perfectly centering a ball near the twine...

Shelbyville's planning commission approved amendments to the city's subdivision regulations Thursday and a public hearing will be scheduled before the new rules are approved by the city council. The regulations deal with a variety of topics such as open space and are designed to make new subdivisions more livable...

NASHVILLE (AP) -- A proposal to create constitutional protections for hunting in Tennessee is headed back to the House after the Senate passed a slightly changed version. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday for a version that added protections for so-called traditional hunting methods as long as they target non-threatened species...

Shelbyville & Bedford County Ministerial Association is planning a community-wide Palm Sunday service for March 16 at 6 p.m. First Christian Church on Madison Street will serve as host to the inter-church event. The Rev. Bryan Elliott, pastor of First Christian, will open the service and bring greetings from his congregation. ...

Shelbyville & Bedford County Chamber of Commerce officials are already getting inquiries from horse show visitors about renting homes during the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in August. One Chamber staff member said the early inquiries are a sign that interest in the program may be strong this year. Although the deadline for listing property is July 25, applying now may give homeowners a chance to work out an arrangement much sooner...

There will be plenty of gentle humming beasts roaming around Calsonic Arena this weekend as the Southeastern Alpaca Association (SeAA) presents the seventh annual Southern Select Alpaca Show. Spectator admission is free from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday...

Funeral services for Jesse Cleve "William" Jernigan, 81, of Wartrace, who died Thursday at Life Care Center in Tullahoma, will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Gowen-Smith Chapel. Tommy Dye will officiate and burial will follow in Head of Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County....

Harry Euless Phillips, 86, of Shelbyville died Thursday evening after an extended illness. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Willow Mount Cemetery with Charles Williams officiating. There will be no visitation.