Stories from Thursday, July 10, 2008

Shelbyville Junior American Legion Post 23's home contest versus the Murfreesboro Blaze looked like a slugfest early before the Rutherford County boys totaled 11 runs over the final two innings and cruised to a 17-6 victory. Trailing 5-2 heading into the bottom of the third, Shelbyville's Will Trice singled, Michael Watkins doubled and Hunter Brothers walked to give the frame a torrid start. All three scored to tie the game...

Several players were giddy to be back on a familiar diamond as the Shelbyville Sox challenged the Murfreesboro Blues at Eugene Ray Field in H.V. Griffin Park. It was the first time since 2004 the Sox played a game in their hometown and it brought back fond memories of Babe Ruth and American Legion ball for much of the lineup...

Patients at Bedford County Medical Center, located on Union Street, will be moved Saturday to the new Heritage Medical Center on U.S. 231 North. "The move is right on schedule with all the new equipment in place, tested and approved," said Pam Fisher, public relations and marketing director. "The final state survey was conducted on Monday, July 7, and our license for operations was granted with zero deficiencies."...

Two cats survived a fire in a Shelbyville home Wednesday afternoon with the help of firefighters and Bedford County emergency workers. "Both of the cats are fine," Assistant Chief Brian Nicholson of the Shelbyville Fire Department said this morning...

Despite a spot of rain this past weekend, things are beginning to dry up once again, with the county's drought status upgraded and the level of Normandy Lake continuing to drop. According to data provided by the U.S. Drought Monitor, the southeastern portion of Bedford County has slipped back into the "severe" drought category while the rest of the county is considered in a moderate drought...

Bell Buckle's narrow roads with sharp curves are not conducive to speeding -- but that hasn't stopped many motorists. Now, with the presence of part-time police officer Chris Spradling, and some changes in his cruising schedule, the town leaders hope that will change...

A woman allegedly bit a Shelbyville man as he was being robbed Monday, then threatened to accuse him of attempted rape if he reported the crime, police said. The victim told Officer Gregg Loyd the woman waved him down as he drove along Carter Street and asked if he could loan some money...