Stories from Wednesday, March 26, 2014

If the Cascade Champions (4-3, 0-2 12-AA) learned one thing from Tuesday's district game against the Giles County Bobcats, it's the fact errors hurt. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the third, Cascade had a chance to get out of the inning and strand three Bobcat runners on base and only give up one run...

I probably received more feedback from last week's Windows XP column than any tech column in a while. There are obviously quite a few of you facing this problem. Microsoft is about to stop supporting Windows XP, which could leave it vulnerable to certain types of viruses and attacks. Some third-party anti-virus programs will continue to work, but without Microsoft making upgrades and patches to the basic operating system the risk of infection is greater...

As a Bedford County tradition since the 1970s, Hee Haw & Howdy has always sought to provide a quality show for a good cause. This year's performances will be at Shelbyville Central High School on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Judi Burton, team captain and director, is very excited about this year's performance...

Big G Express, Inc. was awarded 2013 Carrier of the Year by Continental Mills (Eastern Region) and Owens-Illinois (Liquor Category) in recognition of its excellent customer service, on-time deliveries and timely load status reports. Continental Mills recognized Big G Express with their first annual Carrier of the Year Award in 2011 (Service Star Award in 2012) and it is an honor to be recognized consistent, excellent customer service. ...

The USDA recently recognized First Community Mortgage (FCM) as a top lender in originating and closing USDA Rural Development mortgage loans. "We are extremely pleased to be recognized as one of the top lenders in the southeast and the largest RD lender in the state of Tennessee for the fourth consecutive year," commented Keith Canter, CEO of FCM. ...

Although the winners of the Times-Gazette / Kincaid Service Company "Bracket Bucks" contest won't be known until the NCAA tournament has ended, some of the players are already winners -- in our "count the basketballs" contest. The same special sections last week which contained our bracket entry forms were filled with basketball logos. ...

Billy Hix of Shelbyville was honored with the Master Outreach Award from the American Astronomical League. The presentation took place during a March 21 meeting of the Von Braun Astronomical Society in Huntsville, Ala. To qualify for this award, Hix had to conduct at least 50 public outreach programs during the past year. Hix works to inspire a love for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education among youth. During the past year, Hix has worked with over 10,000 students in school systems across the Motlow State Community College service area. Hix is a professor of education at Motlow and a teacher liaison for the Colorado-based Space Foundation. Hix, right, is shown receiving his award from Dr. Naveen Vetcha of the American Astronomical League. Hix and his wife Jan divide their time between Shelbyville and Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Austin Swing has announced his candidacy for Bedford County Sheriff in the May 6 Democratic primary. Swing currently serves as Shelbyville Chief of Police, running and maintaining a department of more than 50 full-time employees as well as part-timers. ...

Bedford County Financial Management Committee is skeptical of a request that the county pay for $9,000 of extra work on a Safe Routes to Schools project near Harris Middle School. Littlejohn Engineering has presented a request to the county for an additional $9,000 for the contractor -- who wasn't specifically identified during Tuesday night's committee discussion -- who worked on sidewalk projects near the school paid for as part of a Safe Routes to Schools grant...

It was a Golden event by all standards. Hundreds of basketball fans of all ages were in attendance for the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1963-64 Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes' state championship on Saturday night at Central High gym. The evening started with an opportunity to meet and greet players, coaches, managers and cheerleaders of the team that won the first of the girls basketball program's many state championships...

Harriett Louise Cosgrove Burrow, 76, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Christian Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday.