Stories from Sunday, June 22, 2008

LYNCHBURG -- Opening arguments will commence early next year in the trial of a Tullahoma man accused of killing a Wartrace resident. Judge Robert Crigler set Jan. 19, 2009 as the date when opening arguments will be presented against Jacob Wayne "Jake" Riddle at the Moore County Courthouse...

A Shelbyville woman told police last week she was the victim of a scam. She received a letter containing a check for $980 and information about a "mystery shopper" program for nationally-known department stores, police said. The woman called a contact number in the letter, became convinced the offer was legitimate and deposited the check from "Bank of the West," with orders from the contact to wait 24 hours and call back, according to police...

Camping is a time for small armies of people to venture out in unison to get away from everyday hassles to enjoy the more relaxing parts of life. Basketball camp is not entirely different. There aren't any roasted marshmellows or ghost stories but there are plenty of late-night giggle sessions and bonding experiences to go with fundamental growth on the hardwood...

The 14th Annual RC-Moon Pie Festival drew a healthy crowd to Bell Buckle on Saturday for sugar-laden mirth. Jenny Hunt of Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce said she was delighted at the turnout and noted that the festival itself was a free attraction in a time when people are trying to save money. ...

Personnel with Volunteer Fire Services Inc. were busy Thursday practicing rescue procedures with one of the department's new 75-foot ladder trucks, also known as a "quint." Mark Thomas, fire chief for the county fire service, explained that firefighters had been training all day with the truck, which was released to the department Wednesday...