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Viqueens drop 2 to start season
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
COLUMBIA -- The Community Viqueens saw their second match of the 2014 season fall in three sets at Columbia Academy on Tuesday evening. Community, though the Viqueens made a respectable run at the Lady 'Bulldogs, the home team went on to claim a Set 1 win, 25-12...
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Viqueen soccer team wins
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
LEBANON -- The Community Viqueens opened their 2014 soccer season at the Middle Tennessee Golden Eagles on Tuesday evening with a 2-0 win. The Viqueens got an offensive surge from Lexie Bennett, who netted both goals to help power Community to the win...
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Webb claims 10-stroke win over Community (High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
In Tuesday's dual-team match at River Bend Country Club, the Webb School Feet were able to best the Community Vikings by 10 strokes and claim a 188-198 team win. Eli Freeman carded the team-low for Webb, finishing his nine-hole round with a 42. Seth Miller followed for the Feet with a 47, while Phil D'Antonio finished two strokes back... -
Eaglettes drop opener (High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
It wasn't the start of the season Shelbyville Central had hoped for after falling 3-1 to visiting Central Magnet School of Murfreesboro on Tuesday evening. The Eaglette defense allowed three goals in the first half before holding Central Magnet scoreless the second half... -
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Franklin "Colonel Bob" Register Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
Lt.Col. (Ret.) Robert Franklin "Colonel Bob" Register Sr., 81, of Humphreys County, formerly of Shelbyville, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at his home. A memorial service will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 26, at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville.
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Ribbon-cutting at TuTu's Treasures (Business ~ 08/20/14)
A ribbon cutting and open house was held Friday at Tu Tu's Treasures, 117 Hickory Drive. (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely) -
Simulcast explores science, faith
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The Church of Christ at Cedar Lane in Tullahoma will host a free simulcast event with the topic "Science & Faith: Are They Really In Conflict?" on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. Three world class speakers will discuss the topic: Eric Metaxas, author of the New York Times bestseller "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy"; Dr. ...
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The annoying side of Facebook sometimes pops up
(Column ~ 08/20/14)
Part of the fun of using Facebook is in sharing things -- funny things, moving things, alarming things, and what have you. But there are some things that always annoy me when I see them in my timeline. Maybe you feel the same way about some of them, or maybe you have your own set of Facebook pet peeves. In any case, here's my list:...
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Military news
(Other Record ~ 08/20/14)
Jesse J. Cotton, an Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadet at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tenn., has graduated from the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Knox, Ky. The 29 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. ...
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Kroger to drop prices
(Business ~ 08/20/14)
The Nashville Division of Kroger has announced a comprehensive price reduction plan, investing millions of dollars to reduce thousands of prices in our stores. Kroger started cutting prices several weeks ago and have now lowered prices on thousands of individual items...
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Gambill's back on the finance scene (Business ~ 08/20/14)
Do you need assistance with a loan? A new business that has opened on Lane Parkway can give you the help you need. Preferred Financial opened their doors last week at 206 Lane Parkway, with an open house that saw over 100 visitors. Manager Paul Gambill had been in the finance business for over 39 years, spending time with another company in Shelbyville until the end of 2013... -
Taking the message on the road (Business ~ 08/20/14)
Big G Express professional driver Danny Smith, presented a program on highway safety to Coach Kevin Thomas's Drivers Ed class at Shelbyville Central High School this past Monday. As a Road Team Captain, Danny takes the message of highway safety across Tennessee. The goal of Tennessee's Road Team is to create a safe driving environment and save lives on our highways by educating motorists on how to safely share the road with large trucks... -
State grant pays to fix pets (Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Once again, the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association is a recipient of a grant to help those on fixed incomes spay and neuter their pets. SBCHA received $3,300 to help the residents of Bedford County with their pets. "This is a great grant that we rely on each year to help us in our mission of reducing pet overpopulation," said Kimberly Warren, SBCHA vice president. "Spaying and neutering your pets not only eliminates unwanted litters, but can also increase a pet's lifespan."... -
'Tax refund' sent, but recipient hadn't applied
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
A Shelbyville woman received a cashier's check for $3,743.15 for her 2013 tax return last Thursday, along with a note from her bank saying they couldn't directly deposit the money using her account information. Trouble is, she hadn't filed a return. A tax service told her someone else had filed a tax return using her name with Turbo Tax online, police were told...
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Reward Schools to be named (Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The state will release the names of two or three local Reward Schools on Thursday, Superintendent Don Embry says. Reward Schools are those the Tennessee Department of Education identifies annually as having the highest overall performance or growth... -
Futurity returns to Shelbyville
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is celebrating the return of the National Futurity show to Shelbyville. The Futurity -- which showcases younger animals in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry -- will be held at Calsonic Arena tonight...
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Eakin celebrates Celebration (Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Eakin Elementary School is celebrating The Celebration in a special way this week. The school cafeteria dressed out its food serving line with Tennessee walking horse items, including show ribbons, trophies, toy horses and a walking horse platter... -
Trade fair shifts locations, hours (Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The Celebration Trade Fair is moving outdoors, and becoming a part of the big show. The Trade Fair is an annual event featuring a variety of vendors selling everything from equine equipment to fine jewelry to T-shirts. In the past, it's been held during the day, inside Calsonic Arena on the horse show grounds. It closed just as the Celebration's evening performances were getting underway... -
Last day for wine petition
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Thursday is the deadline to sign a petition to allow wine sales in grocery stores in Shelbyville, with 124 more signatures needed as of Tuesday. However, county election commissioner Summer Leverette stressed those signing the petition must be city voters, and the final count has yet to be made...
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Walk on...it may be faster
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
With visitors to the Celebration arriving this week, traffic on North Main Street is expected to pick up rapidly. Work on Shelbyville's main thoroughfare will continue during the 10 days of the National Walking Horse Celebration, according to Heather Jensen, TDOT community relations officer for Region 3...
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Cory Blake Phillips
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
Cory Blake Phillips, 24, of Wartrace died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fair Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Sandra K. Avent as eulogist. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
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