Stories from Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a resolution Monday night approving the FY 2009 budget, and it meant good news for property owners. "The property tax remains the same," said Mayor Don Gallagher. There were some changes in the budget, including estimated revenue from water in the second half of the fiscal year, an increase due to Wartrace's agreement to purchase water from Tullahoma, which should be in effect by that time...

Benjamin 'Ben' Cates, 60, of Manchester, died Monday at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Marvin Davenport and Dennis Ham officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

Bricks fell and dust flew Monday as crews got to work bringing down the building at 109 E. Depot St., which had been deemed dangerous by the city. However, a collapsing wall that struck a neighboring building means that the city will either have to pay for damages or buy the entire structure and destroy it as well...

Shelbyville Central got exceptional performances from Michael Watkins and Brandt Stephens en route to a team score of 334 during District 8-AAA tournament play at River Bend Country Club on Monday morning. However, that wouldn't quite be enough as they missed out on advancing to the Region 4-AAA tournament by a mere two strokes...

School Superintendent Ed Gray said that students with disabilities, who are not meeting goals under the federal No Child Left Behind law, are one reason two Bedford County schools were placed on the state's high priority list in July and why the school system as a whole has failed to make performance goals...

The Center for Family Development may occupy a small office on a corner of the east side of the square in Shelbyville, but it is making a world of difference in the lives of those who need it most. The center provides prevention and support services for families and children. ...

Nashville continues to see the worst gasoline shortage in the Southeast, the region hardest hit by supply problems after Hurricane Ike. In Shelbyville, the supply is trickling in, but there are still shortages of some fuel grades. Judy Patterson, who manages the Pantry at the corner of Madison and Hillcrest, said they are totally out of premium gas...

A Nashville man was arrested for possession of khat as police investigated a report of a suspect disturbing the peace early Saturday at Forest Hills Apartments, Neeley Avenue. Said Ali Goodir, 35, was leaning against the front door of an apartment when officers arrived, police said...

The combination of Kristen Brothers, Courtney Williams and Kali Sitz proved to be just too much to handle for visiting St. Andrew's-Sewanee in the opening round of the Middle Tennessee Small Schools Soccer Tournament Monday night in Unionville. The trio accounted for five goals and four assists between them to lead Community Junior High to a 5-0 win. It was the second time in three days that they pitched a shutout at the visitors...

Liberty Middle's girls matured by leaps and bounds on the soccer field in just 10 days. However, their efforts came up just short as they lost to second-seeded Cascade Middle 3-0 in the opening round of the Middle Tennessee Small Schools District tournament in Wartrace on Monday afternoon...

It's not over until it's over. Webb Middle and Fayetteville City endured a vigorous battle Monday night in the Middle Tennessee Small Schools District Soccer Tournament. Regulation ended 3-3. Then came a scoreless 10-minute overtime. Finally after the second penalty shootout, the Lady Feet rose to victory...

Community competed in their sixth match in seven days at Columbia Academy on Monday but came up on the short end of the stick despite a torrid start. The Lady Bulldogs took the five-game match 25-12, 13-25, 22-25, 25-8, 15-11. Amy Nesius totaled 13 service points, eight aces and six kills for the Viqueens (6-6). ...