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Lady Feet rip Zion (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
The Webb Lady Feet put four players into double digits on Tuesday night in their huge 54-31 win over Zion Christian. Jessica Popp paced the Lady Feet with 15 points, Hannah Cartwright chipped in for 14, and Kat Coffey and Ellie Boyle hit 11 and 10, respectively... -
Feet hold off Zion for post-break win (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
After about a two week break, the Webb Feet hit the ground running in the second half of the season with a 56-46 win over Zion Christian on Tuesday night. "It was the first game back for both teams from quite a bit of a break from playing. It was pretty sloppy at times with inconsistent play, but we were able to get a little lead and hold on," said Webb coach Jeff Mitchell... -
Moore Co. overpowers Viqueens (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
The Community Viqueens started strong but soon wilted under a strong Moore County defensive effort to fall 53-34 on Tuesday night in Unionville. The hosts were hitting on all cylinders in the first quarter despite coming back from a lengthy holiday break led by Brittany Leverette's five point effort, including a 3-pointer, and Viqueen post Katie Leverette adding five points in the frame... -
Vikes outlast Raiders (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
It was not a masterpiece by any means, but the Community Vikings shook off the rust of a two-week layoff to place three players in double figures and defeat District 9-A foe Moore County 59-53 on Tuesday evening. Jake Leverette notched 18 points, Tanner Simmons continues to develop into an offensive force with 12, and Zeke Grissom was on target for 11 points to lead the way for the Vikings (12-2, 5-0 District 9-A)... -
Shelbyville can't finish off Smyrna in 57-42 road loss (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
SMYRNA--For three quarters Shelbyville Central was able to keep the game close but the Golden Eagles fell apart in the fourth stanza on the way to a 57-42 loss at Smyrna in a non district matchup on Tuesday night. Only trailing 35-33 after three periods, Shelbyville was outscored 22-9 in the fourth quarter... -
Eaglette seniors lead in romp at Smyrna (High School Sports ~ 01/04/12)
SMYRNA--In one of its most complete games of the season on both ends of the court, Shelbyville Central cruised to a 56-44 win at Smyrna on Tuesday evening. The long ball was the shot of the night as the teams combined to connect on 15 shots from beyond the 3-point mark with the Eaglettes canning eight treys and the Lady Bulldogs seven... -
Chase suspect feared being jailed
(Local News ~ 01/04/12)
A motorcycle rider facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase on New Year's Eve says he didn't stop because he feared being jailed. Brian Keith Dennis, 26, of Orchard Lane led a Shelbyville police officer at high speeds from North Hillcrest Drive to near Wartrace and was later arrested in Coffee County by a Bedford County deputy...
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Hansen trial reset again
(Local News ~ 01/04/12)
No trial date has yet to be set for a former Shelbyville resident who sent her adopted Russian child back to his home country in 2010. Tuesday had originally been set for Torry and Nancy Hansen and attorneys representing a Washington state adoption agency to appear in Bedford County Circuit Court for trial...
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Local, state road officials say they're ready for winter weather (Local News ~ 01/04/12)
Bedford County Highway Superintendent Stanley Smotherman and Shelbyville Public Works Director Mark Clanton each say their departments are in good shape as the likelihood of severe winter weather approaches. Last winter, December snow caught Shelbyville before its salt delivery had arrived, and a heavy winter season had state and local officials worried by late January that their supplies would run out... -
FLEX/COP may hit city's streets
(Local News ~ 01/04/12)
Protecting the public is the job of Shelbyville's police and fire departments, and both groups have laid out what they hope to accomplish in 2012. The city's department heads were asked by city manager Jay Johnson to draw up a list of their goals for this year. City council members received a booklet containing those ideas last week...
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Anonymous donor reaches out to homeless (Local News ~ 01/04/12)
Leaders of CROSS Shelter Project say they're in serious need and delighted with an anonymous donation passed along to them through County Mayor Eugene Ray. "We are in desperate straits in the shelter," said Carl Bailey, the group's founder and board chair... -
New Year, new start
(Column ~ 01/04/12)
New Year's is a time for changes, a time to free yourself from undesirable habits. Unfortunately, throughout time, New Year's has come to hold less value. It has recently come to be a day to spend partying and getting drunk, especially in more industrialized societies...
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Norman V. 'Plow Boy' Carden
(Obituary ~ 01/04/12)
Norman V. "Plow Boy" Carden, 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Crowell's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday.
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Daniel C. Birdsong
(Obituary ~ 01/04/12)
Daniel C. Birdsong, 63, of Murfreesboro died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 in Louisville, Ky. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Timothy Posch and Chaplain Don Tipton officiating. Following the service, Mr. Birdsong will be cremated. Burial will be in Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday and again one hour prior to service Saturday.
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Evans New Years Resolution, Ditch the Bottle (Submitted Photo ~ 01/04/12)
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How Evan spent New Years Eve (Submitted Photo ~ 01/04/12)
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Lonnie Davis
(Obituary ~ 01/04/12)
Lonnie Davis, 62, of Normandy died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Haley Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Sandra K. Avent as eulogist. Per his request, his remains were cremated. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel will be assisting with arrangements.
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