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City Open title matches in progress (Community Sports ~ 07/22/09)
Several winners were rewarded trophies after claiming titles in their respective divisions Tuesday at the Shelbyville City Open being played on the hard courts of H.V. Griffin Park. Brett Farley and Shelbyville Central standout Jeffrey Gaines needed a third set but earned singles victories in their respective finals appearances... -
County fair moves to its own beat
(Column ~ 07/22/09)
Who doesn't love the fair? Oh, alright, I know there's always one grump out there who says he doesn't just because it's his only pathetic way of standing out in a crowd, but let's ignore the Grinches and Scrooges of the world for now, shall we? I went out there last night to get a few pictures and a few quotes for a story. I didn't want to go. I wasn't feeling well. It was hot, it was humid and it was the end of a very long day...
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Kidnap-rape suspect stays calm in court appearance
(Local News ~ 07/22/09)
A Tullahoma man's second appearance before a Circuit Court judge took place without incident one month after he was slapped with contempt charges for walking away from the judge's questioning. James Lynne Stewart, 51, of South Anderson Street was indicted last month by the Bedford County grand jury on charges of especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, aggravated assault and theft over $500 in connection with an alleged incident in 2002...
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Shelbyville to consider banning guns in parks
(Local News ~ 07/22/09)
The controversial issue of guns in parks will be discussed next Tuesday during a special called study session of Shelbyville City Council. Citizens are invited to express their opinions on the matter starting at 6 p.m. in the courtroom at Shelbyville police headquarters...
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Wartrace man attacked in home
(Local News ~ 07/22/09)
Authorities are searching for an invader who attacked a Wartrace man Friday night in his home. John Smith suffered head lacerations requiring 60 stitches while fending off the intruder who entered his Church Street residence shortly after midnight, the Bedford County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday...
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History to come alive in cemetery tour (Local News ~ 07/22/09)
History is alive and well -- at the cemetery? As far as Les Marsh is concerned, every tombstone and grave marker at Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville has a story to tell and on Saturday, Aug. 1, he and the Sumner A. Cunningham Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Shelbyville will share six of those stories with the public in a special "Voices from the Past" lantern-guided tour... -
Farm fun in the city attracts fair crowds (Local News ~ 07/22/09)
Bedford County Commissioner Jimmy Patterson reminded everyone at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Rules Committee that the Bedford County Fair had opened Monday and would be going all week. "We had real good attendance last night and you all should go," he said... -
Jerry Wayne Reed
(Obituary ~ 07/22/09)
Jerry Wayne Reed, 57 of Manchester died Wednesday at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with David Ash officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Josephine Christine Bingham
(Obituary ~ 07/22/09)
Josephine Christine Bingham, 88, of Fayetteville died Tuesday at Lincoln County Healthcare. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Gowen-Smith Chapel with Wayne Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at noon.
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Miss. State coach finds DC to lean on
(College Sports ~ 07/22/09)
HOOVER, Ala. -- He was an NAIA All-American in the early 70s at Carson-Newman over in Jefferson City and lists Knoxville as his current hometown. He's twice been a head coach and had three stops at big-time schools as a defensive coordinator, including at Alabama and Ole Miss...
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Eunice Wiser Driver
(Obituary ~ 07/22/09)
Eunice Wiser Driver, 91, of Wartrace died Tuesday at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Kevin Calvert officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
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