Stories from Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Child Development Center was host to a happy reunion of families and friends recently, with more than 50 on hand to greet James M. Henry, new state commissioner of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Since his appointment to the newly-created post last year, he's been making his way around the state to meet those responsible for centers under his oversight. ...

Joe Robinson looks like just about any 20-year-old with a guitar and a dream of making it big. However, in his case, "making it big" happened for this young Australian at an age when everyone else worries about getting their first date and passing their driving test...

This is a photo of Lorraine Cormier standing on a stump in the back yard. Notice the clear blue sky and the moon in the background.

David Jr standing on a stump in the back yard with a cloud and the moon in the background.

Last summer we were taking photos out in the back yard here in Shelbyville Tn because the moon was looking spectacular and there were no clouds in the sky. We took over twenty photos of the moon that evening but this picture was the only one that had a strange looking saucer shaped object floating above and to the right of the moon. ...

1st snow of the year. So beautiful!

Jesse Marion Phillips Jr., 80, of Georgia died Tuesday. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. EST Thursday at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors in Roswell, Ga., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home in Shelbyville followed by graveside services at noon at Willow Mount Cemetery.

Last week's big technology story was that of Carrier IQ, a company whose software was revealed to be on many cell phones. That software records a large variety of specific information about how those phones are used, including capturing keystrokes. There are differing reports over whether the software records keystrokes in text messaging mode or only in dialing mode...

In 1948, when Morton Renegar brought his bride Lisa back to Tennessee from her native Germany, he wondered how she would be received -- after all, World War II had ended just three years earlier. He needn't have worried; Lisa won people over, and within a few years was modeling clothes for two department stores owned by Jewish families...

Middle Tennessee Education Center in Shelbyville is planning a regional marketing push this week with advertising inserts in six area newspapers, including today's Times-Gazette. MTEC, located in Bedford County Business Complex on Dover Street, is a joint venture of Middle Tennessee State University and Motlow State Community College, offering on-site day and night classes for the two institutions, as well as distance learning opportunities...

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives that day are being remembered today on the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack that brought the U.S. into World War II. About 120 survivors joined Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians to observe a moment of silence in Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time -- the moment the attack began seven decades ago...

A criminal appeals court has overturned a conviction of a Bedford County man on a possession of marijuana charge, stating that "double jeopardy" bars two charges resulting out of a single offense. In July 2010, Marease Antonio Crawford was indicted by the county's grand jury for sale of a schedule VI drug (two counts), delivery of schedule VI (two counts), possession of schedule VI for resale, delivery of schedule VI and driving on a suspended license. ...

It took Davidson Academy until the final few seconds of the game to overcome the Webb Feet on Tuesday night. With a two-point lead and time dwindling, Davidson Academy swished a three for the 36-35 win. "We played really hard, probably best performance on the road. It came down to the end and they made a shot. We were up two, they hit a three with about five seconds left. We just came up on the short end," said Webb coach Jeff Mitchell...

In every game they've played so far, the Cascade Champs have had no trouble being competitive with their opponents. The problem Cascade has faced has come with continuing a strong start with a repeat performance in the second half. The Champs had no trouble sustaining that momentum through all four quarters in Tuesday night's 60-42 win against Huntland...

Making late free throws is always a key in a close game. Shelbyville Central cashed in on 4-of-6 foul shots in the final 25 seconds to help secure a 38-35 victory over host Cookeville in a non-district clash on Tuesday. Important shots Senior Briana McDonald scored a basket with less than a minute left to play to give the Eaglettes a 34-32 lead...

Shelbyville Central fell behind early on the road against Cookeville and a late rally came up a little short in a 53-42 loss on Tuesday, The Golden Eagles (2-3) were on the short end of a 20-11 score at the end of the first quarter and was outscored 14-5 in the second quarter and trailed 34-16 at halftime...

Webb used a quick attack and solid defense to not only jump out to the quick lead, but hold Dickson Academy scoreless through all four quarters in the 36-0 win on Tuesday night. "We were able to jump on them pretty quick with our defensive pressure. We were also able to execute our offense and get some good looks at the basket. We were also able to get everyone significant playing time and valuable experience," said Webb coach Kenneth Parker...

This photo was taken last year of the clock high up in the courthouse, it is being repaired now.

Our dog Goofy enjoying the last of summer.

Viqueen point guard Brittany Leverette's basket as time expired in regulation tied the game to climax a furious, fourth-quarter comeback for the hosts, but Middle Tennessee Christian was up to the task as they prevailed 54-45 on the strength of strong free throw shooting in overtime...

Hoping to continue the momentum after Saturday's big win over non-district foe Collinwood, the Cascade Lady Champs hit the road and traveled to Huntland seeking district win No. 2. But the Lady Champs came up short of securing the second win of the district schedule Tuesday night...