Stories from Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A teen described by police as a "juvenile male" faces drug charges after two youths at Central High School became ill from a substance they say they were given during Friday night's football game. The substance, thought to be "7H" and described by police as "fake marijuana," left the youths ill. Officers found them lying on a sidewalk behind the school, one sick at his stomach and the other claiming his nose was bleeding...

The Community Viqueens swept a trio of games against visiting Fayetteville City on Monday afternoon by scores of 25-14, 25-14 and 25-18. Kelsey Dennis had 14 points with four aces, Allison Perryman contributed 13 points, one ace and had five digs, Tiffany Davis tallied six points and seven kills and Kristen Ray added six points and three aces to lead the offensive effort...

CHAPEL HILL -- The Cascade Champions and Lady Champions High School golf teams posted the top rounds at Henry Horton State Park on Monday afternoon, taking a pair of nine-hole wins over tri-match host Chapel Hill and visiting Spring Hill. "We have some really talented golfers this year," said coach Chad Spencer. "People would really be surprised at the level of play we have coming from both (boys and girls) teams."...

An Estill Springs man died Monday from injuries suffered in a single-car crash south of Shelbyville on U.S. 41A. Wayne Allen Deuermeyer, 56, lost control of his car and struck an embankment near the Shipman's Creek Road intersection, State Trooper Barry Qualls said. The accident was reported at 8:22 a.m....

A man who received a 21-year sentence in a drug case five years ago has lost his second criminal court appeal. Emmett Russell McGee, Jr. claimed that he was given improper advice concerning possible sentences he could have received if he went to trial and that his consecutive terms were illegal...

A second autopsy is planned on a 7-month-girl who died at her family's Shelbyville home Friday, but authorities say no signs of abuse have been found. The first autopsy, held Saturday in Nashville, found nothing conclusive, Detective Sgt. Brian Crews of the Shelbyville Police Department said. The second autopsy does not indicate any charges are planned or that the death was intentional or due to neglect, Crews said...

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association National Futurity competition is offering free admission this year. The futurity will be held Wednesday and serves as a kickoff to the 73rd annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration...

There were no losers in Bedford County on Friday night. Three football teams -- and three wins. It's the first time all three Bedford County public high schools have enjoyed opening-week wins. For Shelbyville Central coach Jason Hardy, his Eagles' 40-13 home win over Coffee County was the right way to start the season...

Cy Webb, the 2-year-old son of Link and Rhea Ellen Webb, enjoyed the Bulls and Barrels event Saturday night. Will Shaw, who underwent open heart surgery last week and celebrates his first birthday Friday, benefited from the event held at Clearview Farms arena. Look for more photos in Sunday's Times-Gazette.