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James Carmelo Azzopardi
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
James Carmelo Azzopardi, 29, of Shelbyville died Sept. 21. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at House of Prayer with Bryan Nerren officiating.
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'Here's killing you' -- with laughs (Column ~ 10/06/11)
It would be difficult for me to do an objective review of "Here's Killing You, Kid!", the first production from the South of Broadway Players, since I was the lead in a production earlier this year with the same director and several of the same cast members... -
National Newspaper Week: Meet The Carriers, Part 3 (Local News ~ 10/06/11)
This week marks National Newspaper Week. Today, we salute newspaper carriers Kitty Wilhoite and Phil Jones. Name: Kitty Wilhoite. How long have you been a carrier? 5 years. What's the best part of your job? Serving my customers. What's most challenging? Traffic and gas... -
Central leads the way at Lincoln Co. (High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
The Shelbyville Central boys cross country team combined for the lowest team score out of ten teams on Tuesday at a meet held at Lincoln County. Gerardo Mullins led the way for the Eagles with a second-place overall finish. Mullins crossed the line in 19:03. Rogelio Razo finished not far behind Mullins with a 19:48 finish time, which earned him seventh overall... -
City adds nearly $70K of rail work
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
The city got "very good news" in regards to an ongoing rail spur project, resulting in nearly $70,000 worth of additional needed work at no cost to Shelbyville. Last February, the council applied for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for funding a part of the costs of the construction of a rail spur line to the former DESA Industries building on Eagle Boulevard, which is now occupied by Gold River Feed...
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Harris closes out year on high note (Community Sports ~ 10/06/11)
Harris Middle School closed out the season on a high note after claiming the Central Tennessee Conference Tournament championship on Saturday. The Eaglettes, the No. 3 seed entering the tournament, edged host and previously unbeaten and top seed Warren County 4-3 in two extra 10-minute overtime periods on Saturday... -
City takes closer look at safety
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
The city of Shelbyville is intending to "step up safety" following two critical state audits that have resulted in the reactivation of its employee safety committee. In May, the city received an inspection from the Tennessee Municipal League's Risk Management Pool, followed by a state Occupational Safety and Health Administration check in August, with both groups citing several relatively minor issues...
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Lady Champions rip Marshall County (High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
The Cascade Lady Champs used a balanced attack to explode past Marshall County on Wednesday evening for a 5-0 win. Although the match was called with 17 minutes left in the second half due to darkness, the damage had been done by the Lady Champs. Cascade peppered the goal with 37 shots throughout the match, including four goals in the first half, while keeping the Lady Tigers offense scoreless... -
Vikes aim at Huntland (High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
In a season of firsts, the Community Vikings continue to raise the bar to uncharted heights for their football program as they face off with District 9A opponent Huntland on Friday in a game with play-off implications. The Vikings (2-4, 1-3) and Hornets play similar style games with each team ready to pass or run the ball in very unpredictable situations. ... -
Saddle 'em up! Strolling Jim Trail Ride draws hundreds (Local News ~ 10/06/11)
The Strolling Jim Memorial Trail Ride, now in its 12th year, will be held this Saturday in Wartrace. An average of 500 riders attend the family-friendly event each year, according to organizer Ray Pimental. "Once you come, you're hooked," Pimental said Wednesday as he ticked off name after name of riders who attend year after year. ... -
Rescue Waggin' saves dogs' lives (Local News ~ 10/06/11)
This month, PetSmart Charities will celebrate the transport of the 50,000th dog saved through its Rescue Waggin' program, including 698 dogs and puppies saved in the past two years through Bedford County Animal Control and Shelbyville & Bedford County Humane Association... -
Audrey Deber Dunn
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Audrey Deber Dunn, 75, of Shelbyville died Wednesday after an extended illness. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at noon Saturday at the pavilion at H.V. Griffin Park. Per her request, her remains were cremated. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Anthony 'Tony' Dizard
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Anthony "Tony" Dizard, 62, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sevier Street First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sandra K. Avent as eulogist. Burial, with full military honors will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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