Stories from Friday, May 2, 2008

The 57th Annual National Day of Prayer was observed in Shelbyville on Thursday with a prayer luncheon at First Baptist Church on Depot Street. The theme for this year's prayer observance was "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield." The theme is based on Psalm 28:7 which reads. "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him."...

Shelbyville's city council will consider a proposal to use property off South Brittain Street owned by the city's power, water and sewer utility for soccer fields. But some council members want more study done on the concept before making a decision...

Shelbyville's city council will consider a change in the city's charter dealing with power board appointments after receiving an opinion from the state attorney general that says the mayor can veto the council's choice. Last June, the council sought the opinion of the attorney general after controversy arose over a controversial Power Board appointment they made in May 2007...

Members of the county's finance and courthouse and property committees met Thursday night to discuss future plans for county buildings, as well as financial issues with Heritage Medical Center as the hospital nears its opening date. "We have been in negotiations with Heritage to where this transition will be smooth," said County Mayor Eugene Ray....

Lost debit cards and billfolds attracted the eyes of thieves this week. Three further attempts to use the card were unsuccessful. The card was used six times before police were notified Wednesday. Other incidents reported to Shelbyville police: The victim, who uses a walker, said she went to a nearby store to call police because she didn't want to "cause a scene" at the clinic...

Anthony Douglas "Tony" Paul, 44, of Winchester, formerly of Shelbyville, died Thursday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m.

Michael France may go down as one of the most athletic guards ever to wear a Golden Eagle uniform. But, more importantly, his ability as an overall basketball player has been rewarded with a college scholarship to play at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville...

Cascade honored seniors Erin McBee and Emily Hale as best they could on Thursday afternoon by taking down visiting Van Buren County 15-0 in the opening round of the District 9-A tournament. McBee made her first-ever start at catcher and promptly reached base three times, leading to three runs scored by courtesy runner Fatima Murillo. Hale played a solid right field and gave up her spot in the batting order for rehabbing Sara Edwards, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery...

Webb rounded out regular-season lacrosse play with a pair of home victories. They took down Cookeville 10-8 on Wednesday afternoon and defeated Baylor 12-3 on Tuesday at Lagler Field. Feet freshman Isaac Garner had seven goals and two assists. Seniors Luke Corley, Robert McKee amd Cody Rooks scored a goal apiece in their final appearance in Bell Buckle...

TULLAHOMA -- Playing for a championship! In most cases, a team just hopes to be competitive in their first year of existence and the thought of playing for a championship is almost mind-boggling. With that said Harris Middle's Golden Eagles remain undefeated in the Central Tennessee Conference and will play for the title tonight at 8:30 in Tullahoma at Grider Stadium...

Webb got the better of their East/Middle Region matchup with host St. Andrew's-Sewanee by winning 6-0 on Thursday. Josh Ferrell opened up the scoring with a goal in eighth minute on assist from Zach Wagner. Daniel Hoover took an assist from Sean Kim to put the visitors up 2-0 at intermission...