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Webb Middle girls blanked by Huntland
(Community Sports ~ 08/28/13)
The Webb Middle soccer squad hit the road on Tuesday afternoon for a match against the Huntland Lady Hornets, but couldn't find the back of the net in a 3-0 loss. After battling a case of the first-game jitters, Webb settled down defensively and was led by rookie goal keeper Elizabeth Bigham, who recorded eight saves...
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Feet golfers down SAS, Marion Co.
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/13)
The Webb Feet golf team picked up a key tri-match win against rival SAS and Marion County on Tuesday evening. The Feet bested rival SAS by four strokes and claimed the match win with a 169. SAS finished four strokes back with a 137, while Marion County rounded out the team scores with a 186...
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2 wins in 2 days for Champs (High School Sports ~ 08/28/13)
The Cascade Champions picked up their second win in two days on Tuesday afternoon, edging out a 163-169 win against visiting Franklin County at River Bend Country Club. Tanner Burks continued with the recent trend and led the Champs with a 38, while senior teammate Bryce Clinton finished a stroke back with a 39... -
Lady Blaze catch fire early, blast past Golden Eaglettes (High School Sports ~ 08/28/13)
The Blackman Lady Blaze got off to a hot start in the first half against the Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes, scoring just two minutes into Tuesday's match, and never looked back. Blackman scored four goals in the first half and cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Eaglettes, dropping Shelbyville to 1-1 on the young season... -
Top Tigers tame Eagles (Community Sports ~ 08/28/13)
The Lewisburg Middle Tigers had a two-headed monster of an offense between Kamron Hightower and Caleb Field on Tuesday night against Harris Middle. The two combined for five touchdowns, including two late, fourth-quarter touchdowns from Field to lead the Tigers past the Golden Eagles 36-24... -
Red Cross rewards blood donors as summer winds down
(Local News ~ 08/28/13)
With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate between Aug. 27 and Sept. 9 could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, and all donors will walk away with the instant gratification that they may be helping to save more than one life...
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MTSU business professor honored (Local News ~ 08/28/13)
MURFREESBORO -- The MTSU Foundation celebrated 17 faculty members for their outstanding work and service to the university and community with special awards at last week's Fall Faculty Meeting in Tucker Theatre. Highlighting the recognition was the Career Achievement Award presented to Dr. William F. "Bill" Ford, professor of economics and finance and holder of the Weatherford Chair of Excellence in Finance in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business... -
Use caution when dealing with home repair contractors
(Business ~ 08/28/13)
After a very wet summer, it's important for Tennesseans to make sure that any needed home repairs are serviced by a licensed contractor. "We encourage individuals to vet contractors through verify.tn.gov or through the Board for Licensing Contractors before signing on the dotted line," said the Regulatory Boards Assistant Commissioner Bill Giannini. "Never pay cash and always, ALWAYS, verify before you pay any money!"...
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'Headless Horseman' at The Fly
(Local News ~ 08/28/13)
"The Headless Horseman" will be presented 7 p.m. Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5 at The Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. Ichabod Crane, an awkward but likeable schoolmaster, has packed up his meager belongings and moved to Sleepy Hollow. The quaint community, however, comes with a host of superstitious townsfolk who believe they have a graveyard beset with ghastly ghouls, including the venerable Headless Horseman...
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Once again, there's a Dr. Feldhaus in Shelbyville (Business ~ 08/28/13)
Bedford County native Jennifer Feldhaus has completed her medical training and will join local doctor Lynette Adams' team in providing medical care to residents of Bedford County. Dr. Feldhaus will be seeing patients at the Madison Street Family Clinic, 1401 Madison St... -
Shelbyville Garden Club abuzz about bees (Features ~ 08/28/13)
The Shelbyville Garden Club held its August meeting at the Farm Bureau, with Laurie Bierovic and Kay Simmons serving as hostesses. President Amy Wells presided over the meeting with 18 members attending. Following a devotion given by Becky Cortner, Wells welcomed the guest speaker, Eddie Johnson. ... -
Phone, gun taken from trucks
(Local News ~ 08/28/13)
Three trucks were entered in the Shelbyville area during the past few days with items ranging from a cell phone to pocket change taken. l A Bersa Mini Firestorm pistol was stolen from a locked pickup truck at a Cottonwood Drive home overnight Sunday, police said...
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Wartrace facility worth the visit (Local News ~ 08/28/13)
While Shelbyville is known worldwide as the home of the Walking Horse Celebration, the actual starting point to learn about the breed's rich history is in nearby Wartrace. It's where walking horse shows first got their start in 1906, also being the location of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum... -
One dream. One revolution. (Local News ~ 08/28/13)
Bedford County Mayor Eugene Ray has a charcoal drawing of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. hanging in his office, a gift from local artist Jerry Ward. "That's the first picture you see when you walk in the office," said Ray. And yet, when asked to comment on the 50th anniversary of King's March on Washington, Ray has to think a moment -- it's not something on which he's been dwelling... -
Strolling Jim was ride of life for youth (Local News ~ 08/28/13)
It was the summer of 1939 when 13-year-old Milton Holloway's father Frank took his son to the Colt Show over in Petersburg. The Petersburg show "was a very prominent thing that had been going on since the 1800's," the 87-year-old Holloway recalls today, with another horse show scheduled nearby, set for two weeks later... -
Marvin Prince
(Obituary ~ 08/28/13)
Marvin Prince, 62, of Raus died Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral-Home with Bill Doak officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.
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Wartrace Yard sale goers appreciated these kids Lemonade (Submitted Photo ~ 08/28/13)
Melonie and Micah Lynn Schmiede,and Chase and Makayla Sutter set up a lemonade stand at the Wartrace Yard Sale to raise money for those in need. They raised $298.00!
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