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Wartrace liquor petition causes confusion
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
The issue of a special liquor by the drink permit for the Walking Horse Hotel is already stirring up controversy, and so far, the only thing that has been done is a survey. "I don't think people realize what the survey is all about," said Alderman Scott Claxton. "When they go in and sign it, they are saying they are for it."...
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Navarro score puts Harris in semis (Community Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Harris Middle advanced to the semifinals of the Central Tennessee Conference Tournament after edging visiting Franklin County South 1-0 Thursday night. The teams had played to a 1-all tie in the regular season. Jennifer Navarro found the back of the net for the Eaglettes with five minutes left in the game... -
Lane's effort not enough for Viqs
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Community senior Kassidy Lane tormented host Columbia Academy throughout the five-game match Thursday but it wouldn't be enough as the Viqueens fell 3-2. Lane came through with 21 service points, 16 kills and 12 aces. The Lady Bulldogs won 25-19, 25-23, 15-25, 24-26, 15-9 for their second five-game win over the Unionville girls this season...
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Wisniewski's goal helps Webb nip MTC
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Webb's girls showed a flair for the dramatic by getting a last-minute goal to defeat host Middle Tennessee Christian 2-1 on Thursday night. In the game's final minute, Webb's Katie Jones won a ball and played it across the front of the goal to her teammates. Gowri Gowda put the ball back in front of the net to Melissa Wisniewski, who promptly banged home the game-winner...
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State officials involved in 62nd District House race
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
The special election race to fill the vacancy in the 62nd District State House of Representatives seat has attracted the attention and involvement of party officials at the state level. Democratic nominee Ty Cobb, Republican nominee Pat Marsh and Chris Brown, endorsed by the Constitution Party but listed on the ballot as an independent, are seeking the seat, which was made vacant when Ty Cobb's brother, Curt Cobb, resigned in late June. ...
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CA pass its way to win over Liberty (Community Sports ~ 10/02/09)
A passing game highly-advanced for a middle school team carried Columbia Academy to a 36-16 road victory over Liberty Middle on Thursday night. The Patriot defense made adjustments during the game and kept the visitors at bay for a quarter and a half midway through to get back in it. Running back Tristan Rogers plunged into the end zone from 2 yards away and quarterback Jake Crosslin carried in the two-point conversion to slim their deficit to 20-16 in the third quarter... -
Moore Co. running attack too much for Cascade (Community Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Moore County Middle jumped on top 14-0 in the first half and cruised to a 30-14 victory over host Cascade Middle in the Duck River Valley Conference championship on Thursday night. Fullback Chris Corsi and tailback Matt Taggett were tough to bring down as they plowed the Raiders to victory. Each scored a first-half touchdown... -
Powerful Wildcats challenge Eagles (High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Shelbyville Central's matchup with District 8-AAA foe Lawrence County tonight is big in a number of ways. Not only is it homecoming, but a win would put the Golden Eagles one step closer to the TSSAA state playoffs. Shelbyville returns to Eagle Stadium after three road games... -
Episcopal church to hold pet blessing ceremony
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Every fall, in many towns across around the world, a curious phenomenon can be seen. In fields, in parking lots, in the sanctuary of churches, people are leading, carrying, dragging or holding their pets to be blessed by a local priest. Shelbyville is no exception. The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer will celebrate a pet blessing on Sunday at 4 p.m. in its parking lot...
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Parker won't seek to question jury after all
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
A man who asked that the jury in his trial be questioned has withdrawn that petition. Instead, Marvin Bobby Parker will have his motion for a new trial on Oct. 16. Parker had been found guilty of assault charges in connection with a incident at Duck River Speedway in 2008 in May...
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Janie Louise Fisher Smithson
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
Janie Louise Fisher Smithson, 73, of Shelbyville died Friday at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, where she was an active member, with the Rev. Bryan Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery...
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Warren's goals spark Eaglettes (High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
LAWRENCEBURG -- Sophomore Lauren Warren netted two goals to pace Shelbyville Central to a 4-0 road win over District 8-AAA opponent Lawrence County on Thursday night. The win sets up a key showdown with Columbia next week with the district title quite possibly in the balance... -
Brooksie Pugh
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
Funeral services for Brooksie Pugh, 79, of Unionville, who died Friday in Shelbyville, will be 1 p.m. Monday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. The Rev.Jack Douglas will officiate and burial will follow in Simpson Cemetery in Rover. Visitation with the family will begin 4 p.m. Sunday...
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