Stories from Monday, December 29, 2008

MURFREESBORO -- What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Shelbyville Central continues to test themselves throughout the holiday season in preparation for the stretch run of district play and the postseason. The Golden Eagles got a glimpse at one of the top teams from the other half of Region 4-AAA when they battled Siegel on Saturday in the first night of the Ventures Express, Inc. Great Eight Holiday Tournament...

CENTERVILLE -- The Community Vikings stepped up a classification to take on Station Camp in the Hickman County Classic on Saturday in a game played in front of a packed house, including an NBA scout. The Vikings played well for three quarters but were eventually overcome by a 33-point effort by Vanderbilt signee John Jenkins in their 68-45 loss...

MURFREESBORO -- Defense and timely shooting are always desired traits anytime a team takes the court. The Community Viqueens accomplished these goals despite an extended holiday layoff and a strange gym, made even more impressive by the fact that they were playing a Class AA opponent...

Bedford County's property tax, sales tax and mineral severance tax revenues were down by nearly $300,000 between July and November compared to the same five months in 2007, according to figures presented last week to Bedford County Financial Management Committee...

The Times-Gazette continues its countdown of the 10 most newsworthy stories of 2008, as determined by a panel of the newspaper staff. Our next two stories involve the consequences of death. One death was accidental, but led to consequences for a health care facility where it occurred. The other death was a 42-year-old murder which led to a long-delayed court case...

It wasn't the start after the Christmas break they had expected as Shelbyville Central's Eaglettes fell 54-33 to undefeated Morristown West in opening round action of the GreenBank Ladies' Classic on Saturday in Greeneville. The Eaglettes (7-5) were to take on Buena High from California today at noon CST...

MURFREESBORO -- The Shelbyville Golden Eagles, coming off of an emotional loss less than 24 hours before, wasted little time establishing that they have very short memories by defeating Wilson Central handily 66-52 in a rare Sunday afternoon contest...

Editor's Note -- T-G staff writer Brian Mosely, a collector of historic newspapers which reference southern Middle Tennessee, has been recounting the Civil War's Tullahoma Campaign through news accounts from his collection. This is the second of a three-part series....

GREENEVILLE - Seniors Hannah Dawson and Ceny Phelps combined for 52 points in Shelbyville Central's 58-48 win over Buena, Calif. Monday afternoon in the 2008 GreenBank Ladies' Classic. Dawson scored 32 while Phelps added 20. The Eaglettes (8-5) return to action Tuesday at noon CST against Knoxville Farragut...