Stories from Sunday, January 4, 2009

Shelbyville Central High is known for its strong athletic programs, not only in district play, but also on a state and national level. However, there is one sport missing -- volleyball. Shelbyville is the only school in District 8-AAA that does not have a volleyball program...

Firefighters and dignitaries from across Tennessee will be in attendance for the long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial, according to a Fire Service press release. Located on the grounds of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy in Deason, the TFFM will honor the many men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and neighbors...

The "Tennessee Voter Confidence Act," which took effect Thursday, requires new voting machines that will create a paper trail for use in recounts or random spot checks. Any new voting machines purchased after Jan. 1 must be in compliance, and all machines must be in compliance by the November 2010 general election...

The tree is in the ditch, the wrapping paper is in the recycling bin, the turkey carcass is in the garbage -- and you're down in the dumps. After all of the Christmas cheer and New Year's well-wishing comes a period for many people that has been labeled "The Post-holiday Blues."...

The last part of 2008 saw generous citizens and the support of area churches bring about the creation of a homeless shelter for Bedford County. But now that it is up and running, ongoing support will be needed to keep it functioning through 2009. All of the start-up expenses for C.R.O.S.S. ...