Stories from Friday, September 6, 2013

The yearbook staff at Community Middle School were greeted back to school with the realization that someone had stolen their yearbook equipment over the summer. They had worked hard to raise the money for the old equipment. The staff was devastated and didn't know what to do. Through the help of www.donorschoose.org they were able to create a project and request funds for a new laptop. The students were able to take a negative situation and see that positive things do come out of negative things. The students have one more project they are trying to get funded to replace more equipment. To help, visit donorschoose.org/mrs.burrahm for more information. Front, from left: Jesse Matthews, Parker Johnson and Alyssa Amos. Back row: Zachary Lohn; Brooke Williams; Hannah Goodwin; Haylie Parker; Leah Reed and Brooke Anne Farrar. (Submitted photo)

Harvey D. Williams picks beans from his garden on South Cannon Boulevard. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

Firefighters lost in the line of duty will be honored at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy's annual memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday. The academy is located on Unionville-Deason Road in northern Bedford County. Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak will provide remarks...

A Saturn vehicle engine was stolen from behind Four-Lane Motors, Madison Street, on Wednesday, Shelbyville police were told. A witness said a man took the engine, put it in the bed of a pickup truck and headed toward Tullahoma. The following were arrested since Tuesday by the Bedford County Sheriff's Department, Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are only charged; guilt or innocence will be determined by the courts...

"I hear all the farmers saying it's going to be a rough winter," said Scott Johnson of Bedford County Emergency Management Agency. The 2014 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which will hit newsstands next week, agrees, predicting a frigid winter with bitter cold and heavy snow...

"We have some challenges." Those words from Shelbyville's city manager accompanied a comparison of similar-sized Tennessee cities -- pointing out some sobering numbers about our community. Jay Johnson stated in a memo that he had informal conversations with several council members regarding other Tennessee cities, as well as other discussions on demographics...

Homes priced under $100,000 continue to be in demand, while more expensive homes are taking a little extra time to sell, one real estate agent says. "In real estate, generally speaking, a balanced market is about a six-month supply of homes," said Harold Segroves of Coldwell Banker Segroves-Neese Real Estate. "We've certainly been in a buyer's market except for homes priced under $100,000; that's your foreclosure market and your investor market turning that. That's been the most healthy market."...

LYNCHBURG -- It was a steady trickle of offense that eventually turned into a flood of Liberty Patriot offense by the fourth quarter at Moore County on Thursday nigiht. The Raiders simply had no answer for the Luke Davidson pass game and the David Trisdale run game...

COLUMBIA -- John Wang carded a team-low 39 to lead the Webb Feet golf team to a second-place finish in a tri-match on Thursday afternoon against Columbia Academy and Zion Christian. Columbia Academy claimed the win with a team score of 160, while Webb took second with a 170...

The Community Viking golf squad got a big leg up from Jake Garrette, but couldn't quite finish off visiting Eagleville in a dual-team match on Thursday afternoon at River Bend Country Club. The Eagles eventually claimed the win, 172-181. Garrette carded a team low 39 for the Vikings, while Dillon West added a 43...

CHAPEL HILL -- The Cascade Champions claimed their second team win of the week on Thursday night, winning a tri-match against the Forrest Rockets and the Spring Hill Raiders. The Champs had the lowest team score of 166, while Spring Hill finished 12 strokes back with a 178. Forrest came in third with a 193...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Community Viqueen volleyball team didn't get the start they wanted at Fayetteville on Thursday night. But it's like they say--it's not how you start a game, it's how you finish. After falling behind with losses in the first two sets, the Viqueens rallied and were able to claim a 3-2 road victory for the first team win of the season...

WHITE HOUSE -- The White House Heritage Lady Patriots got on the board first, but faced a tough battle against the Community Viqueens on Thursday night. Though the Purple and Gold stood toe-to-toe with the Lady Patriots, White House Heritage pulled away with a pair of second-half goals to claim the 4-2 district win...

Harris Middle's soccer team claimed a huge Central Tennessee Conference match with a 1-0 victory over visiting Warren County on Thursday evening. After a scoreless first half, Taylor Sanders found the back of the net to keep the Eaglettes unbeaten. Maddie Northcutt was perfect in goal for the winners...

Last year, the Cascade Lady Champions graduated 10 seniors, leaving big shoes to fill in 2013. After falling in the season opener to the Page Lady Patriots, Cascade rebounded with a 3-0 win over Marshall County on Thursday night in the home opener. With the new faces on the team also comes a new coach for the Lady Champs...

After starting the season with a pair of wins outside of District 8-AAA, Shelbyville Central looks for a trifecta tonight when they host district rival Tullahoma at Eagle Stadium. The Golden Eagles (2-0) claimed a 41-16 victory over much-improved Warren County last week after rolling past Marshall County 34-21 in the season opener...

John Robert Tyree Sr., 90, of Flat Creek died early Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Bob Simmons and Jamie Byrom officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Rosebank Cemetery in Flat Creek. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.