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Nursing home repairs backed by commission
(Local News ~ 05/13/10)
Bedford County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve a capital outlay note of up to $450,000 to pay for roof repairs to the county-owned building which houses Christian Care Center of Bedford County. The county is working on an arrangement with Johnson City-based Care Centers Management Group, which leases the nursing home from the county, to repay the note at no cost to the taxpayers, according to County Mayor Eugene Ray. ...
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Latin Kings suspected in six recent offenses (Local News ~ 05/13/10)
Members of the Latin Kings gang arrested over the weekend are suspects in at least six offenses in the city and county since January, Shelbyville police said Wednesday. Arrests began last weekend after three suspects were arrested following a traffic stop early Saturday by Shelbyville officers David Curley and Jose Garza shortly after a home invasion on Bridlewood Drive... -
Bikers' thunder to shake Bell Buckle (Local News ~ 05/13/10)
Considering the weather Middle Tennessee has had in the past few weeks, residents in and around Bell Buckle might feel a little concerned when they hear the rumble of thunder Saturday morning. There's nothing to worry about, though, Other than a 20 percent chance of rain in the forecast, it looks to be a beautiful day -- perfect for riding your thunder-rumbling Harleys and Hondas, BMWs, Kawasakis, Yamahas, Suzukis, and if you're really lucky, your Indians along the winding, rolling roads... -
Bell Buckle prepares for possible tax increases
(Local News ~ 05/13/10)
Bell Buckle residents may be looking at increases in both water rates and property taxes in the coming year. Mayor Dennis Webb told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that he plans to call a special meeting soon to discuss the possible need for rate increases...
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Adoption agency asks to intervene in Hansen case
(Local News ~ 05/13/10)
A petition filed by an out-of-state adoption agency in the case involving the Russian boy sent back to his homeland by his adopted mother is "new ground," according to a Bedford County court official. The World Association for Children and Parents filed the petition Tuesday requesting that the county's Circuit Court appoint the agency as a temporary guardian for Justin A. Hansen, the 8-year-old at the center of the controversy...
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District tourney title eludes Lady Champs, again (High School Sports ~ 05/13/10)
Forrest plated runs in four of its six trips to the plate and never let Cascade get off the mat in a 6-0 District 9-A tournament championship win on Wednesday night in Wartrace. It was the fifth straight year the Lady Rockets (24-4) defeated the Lady Champions (18-13) in the district final and the fourth time this season they handed the Orange and Black a loss... -
Columbia knocks Eaglettes out of tournament (High School Sports ~ 05/13/10)
WINCHESTER -- The third time was a charm but the fourth proved to be different. Shelbyville Central defeated Columbia three times in the regular season but the Lady Lions claimed the game that counted the most in a 13-7 win in the District 8-AAA tournament on Wednesday... -
R.M. Majors
(Obituary ~ 05/13/10)
R. M. Majors, 88, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at Christian Care Center of Bedford County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Jeff Smith officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday.
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John Houston 'J.H.' Reed Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/13/10)
John Houston "J.H." Reed Sr., 75, of Shelbyville died Thursday at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 4-9 p.m.
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Early collapse dooms Champs in 9-A final (High School Sports ~ 05/13/10)
Four hits and three walks led to five first-inning runs that propelled Eagleville to a 7-2 win over Cascade in the District 9-A tournament championship in Wartrace. The tenth-ranked Champions (23-11) entered the final with high expectations having won the regular season title and hoping to add their fourth straight tourney crown...
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