Stories from Friday, October 10, 2008

How 'bout them Commodores? It is a strange college football season indeed. No. 13 Vandy still sits atop the SEC East with a 5-0 (3-0) record, including a big win at home against Auburn in front of a sellout crowd. That puts them above No. 11 Florida (4-1, 2-1 SEC) and No. 10 Georgia (4-1, 1-1 SEC) in the conference standings...

Growth has driven many recent changes at Shelbyville Fire Department, Chief John Habel says. Habel discussed the state of his department Wednesday during Fire Prevention Week. "We're right where we need to be as far as the growth plan 10 years ago," Habel said. "The biggest thing is the ladder truck. We're fortunate to have obtained that in a grant."...

A man forced his way into a Shelbyville home Wednesday night and stole a wallet after pushing its owner aside, Shelbyville police said. The victim said the suspect entered his Deery Street house by breaking door glass, then grabbed him, threw him on a couch and grabbed the wallet from a pants pocket before fleeing...

Minister David Carrera, who just recently finished mission work in Chile and Peru, along with other supporters, has begun a new independent Christian church on April Lane. Beth Sar Shalom Church is Hebrew for "The House of the Prince of Peace." The church held a dedication service Saturday night for its supporters...

More discussion about the demolition on East Depot Street dominated Thursday's meeting of the Shelbyville City Council, with authorization given to tear down the building that formerly housed the Grapevine. The building at 111 and 113 E. Depot had been damaged during the demolition of 109 E. Depot and contractors and engineers have said it would cost over $200,000 to repair and bring up to code...

Bedford County Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to recommend against a zoning change for a car lot at 2225 U.S. 41-A North after receiving a petition and comments from neighbors of the site. Robert Eaton had asked for the site to be rezoned from A-1 (agriculture) to C-2 (commercial) so that he could open a small car lot, which he said would have about 15-20 cars for sale. He noted the presence of other car lots and car-related businesses in the area...

Community's Jacob Cowell rushed for 136 yards on 21 carries but it wouldn't be enough as a 28-7 halftime deficit was too much to overcome and the Vikings fell 35-13 at White House-Heritage on Thursday night. Albert Irwin and Jose Villanueva both recovered fumbles for the Vikings (1-6, 1-5 Region 5-A), but they still lost the key turnover battle as the Patriots (3-4, 2-4) intercepted three passes...

MURFREESBORO -- With their regular season District 8-AAA title all wrapped up, Shelbyville Central decided to look for another challenge as they prepare for the postseason. Riverdale, who sits atop the District 7-AAA standings alongside Siegel, proved to be a more than worthy adversary as they sent the Golden Eaglettes home with a 5-0 loss...

The Webb Lady Feet encountered a tough 1-0 loss by Middle Tennessee Christian's Lady Cougars Thursday night at Lagler Field. The Cougars (10-5) scored the only point at 19:15 in the first half with a goal in the upper left netted by striker Keilani Murr. This was the result of a free kick given to the Lady Cougars because of an unfortunate hand ball call against Webb...

Opal Jane Hall, 72, of Shelbyville, died Thursday at Heritage Medical Center. Per her request, her remains were cremated. There will be no services. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.