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Coffee County hands Eaglettes district loss
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/14)
Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes fell 5-1 hosting Coffee County in a District 8-AAA matchup on Wednesday night. The Eaglettes (14-7, 7-3 8AAA) won the first matchup earlier in the season, 5-0. Coffee County pitcher Brianna Jones only gave up two hits while fanning a dozen batters with one walk...
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Shelbyville seniors finally beat 'Cats
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/14)
Shelbyville Central's soccer team claimed their third straight District 8-AAA win with a 3-0 victory over visiting Tullahoma on Wednesday night, The win was especially special for the Golden Eagle seniors. "This was a big win in a number of ways but it was extremely special for the seniors as it's the first time in their high school career they had defeated the Wildcats," Central coach Chris Fritz said. ...
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Blood, sweat...and a win; Monajjem doesn't let injury slow him down (High School Sports ~ 04/24/14)
Cascade starter Chandler Monajjem gave the Champions his sweat and blood against the Marshall County Tigers. Literally. In the bottom of the first inning, Monajjem took a cleat from a Marshall County player to his throwing hand, which required immediate medical attention... -
Seniors spark Viqueen wins
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/14)
Two seniors, two wins. The Community Viqueens couldn't have asked for a better way to send off seniors McKenzie Greenwood and Carolyn Pena on senior night against Lancaster Christian on Wednesday. The Purple and Gold sent off the senior pair with a pair of drubbings against Lancaster Christian...
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County gets $36K in tobacco funds (Local News ~ 04/24/14)
Bedford County Health Department has received $36,611 from the state's tobacco settlement money to help reduce preschoolers' exposure to second-hand smoke. Dr. David Reagan, chief medical officer for Tennessee Department of Health, made the presentation on Wednesday at the health department offices on Dover Street. County Mayor Eugene Ray, Shelbyville Mayor Wallace Cartwright, State Sen. Jim Tracy and State Rep. Pat Marsh were among those in attendance... -
4-H says...Get ready, set, go!
(Column ~ 04/24/14)
Five, the school is silent. Four, books are stored and desks are empty. Three, students are packed. Two, teachers are at the door. One, everyone stares. That single moment, that very last second. Then, there it is, the time for which every student and teacher has been waiting...
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Princess doesn't reign on the street
(Column ~ 04/24/14)
I met a princess on Monday night. But if you think this is going to be a gushy love story...no. Prince Charming and the Princess didn't work out... (stifle the giggles, y'all...) Princess wasn't too happy to see me. At first she didn't notice. She was totally absorbed in her own little world, as royalty can sometimes be...
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Leadership class enjoys Ag day (Local News ~ 04/24/14)
Leadership Bedford Class of 2014 enjoyed Agriculture class day on April 9. The class visited the Tyson chicken barns owned by Ricky Reed where we received a quick tour and information on how the operation works by Reed and the Tyson Field Technicians... -
Women of distinction (Local News ~ 04/24/14)
Deb Insell is the Professional Woman of the Year. The 21st Professional Women's Luncheon was held on Wednesday at Blue Ribbon Circle Club. Insell began her career with the Bedford County school system as secretary to the instruction office, but worked her way up to the Board of Education, said Mike Rittenberry, president and CEO of Peoples Bank of Bedford County, who presented the award. Insell started an organization for Tennessee School Board secretaries... -
Vietnam veteran speaks on experiences (Local News ~ 04/24/14)
Dave Plumley of Unionville, one of Shelbyville/Bedford County Vietnam Era Veterans' own, was guest speaker at the group's April meeting. The New York native served in the Army in 1967-68 as part of the 27th Infantry Brigade, also known as the Wolfhounds... -
Student Council convention (Local News ~ 04/24/14)
A group of SCHS Student Council kids recently attended the annual Tennessee Association of Student Councils Convention. It was hosted by Bearden High School in Knoxville, March 28-30. The students participate in many leadership building activities during the three-day event. The students who attended are as follows, back row: Heath Couser, Yvonne Sanchez, Madison McCormick, Cassey Young, Jackky Navarro and Carlye Bogue. Middle row: Katlin Vega (advisor), Alexi Gordon, Bailee Phelps, Morgan Jennings, Clorissa Campbell, Brandie Dukes, Grant Thompson and Megan Insell (advisor). Front Row: Christie Tran, Caleb Krieg and Alli Chambless. (Submitted photo) -
Ricky Morris Walls
(Obituary ~ 04/24/14)
Ricky Morris Walls, 56, of Unionville died Thursday, April 25, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Leathers officiataing. Burial will follow at Swanson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.
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