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Motlow holds memorial cancer walk
(Local News ~ 10/07/16)
A memorial cancer walk will be held on the Moore County campus of Motlow State Community College on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 1:45 p.m. at the Crouch Center. This year's event, The Greer Alsup Memorial Cancer Walk, honors the memory of Greer Alsup, a Motlow employee of 24 years who lost her battle to cancer in June. The walk will consist of one lap around the loop road and will be culminated with a reception in the Crouch Center...
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Motlow seeks nursing students
(Local News ~ 10/07/16)
The Motlow State Community College Nursing Department is sponsoring information sessions for prospective nursing students at the Moore County, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna campuses in October. The sessions are for anyone interested in learning about the Motlow State nursing program including the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to RN (Registered Nurse) program...
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Hay baler fire (Local News ~ 10/07/16)
A hay baler caught fire Thursday afternoon in a field behind Wendy's. The blaze spread to bales of hay. The Shelbyville Fire Department responded to the scene. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds) -
Unwanted advances send suspect to jail
(Local News ~ 10/07/16)
A man who allegedly attempted to force himself on a Belmont Avenue neighbor found himself arrested Wednesday, The victim, a woman who has just moved into the neighborhood, told police Anthony Walker "Tony" Lewis Jr., 42, had been pursuing her for several days despite being told she's not interested...
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Church signs on (Local News ~ 10/07/16)
Jordan Snyder, Randy Morris and Joey McCrary, from a Murfreesboro company, install a new sign last Friday at First Christian Church on Madison Street. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds) -
Vikings look to build on momentum (High School Sports ~ 10/07/16)
After winning their first game of the season with a last minute 36-29 victory over East Robertson last Friday night, Coach Chris Grooms and the Community Vikings hope to carry that momentum into an intra-county and Region 2A matchup against the Cascade Champions Friday night... -
County rivals go head-to-head tonight; Champs: 'Just another game' (High School Sports ~ 10/07/16)
It's the one game on the calendar that everyone in Bedford County circles. On Friday night, the Cascade Champions will host the Community Vikings in the Battle of Bedford. For the Champions (2-5, 0-4), Friday's game is just another game on the schedule... -
Despite loss, Golden Eagles make statement at Independence (High School Sports ~ 10/07/16)
THOMPSON'S STATION -- Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagles battled hard but came up short in a 48-20 loss to Class 5A defending state champion and top-ranked Independence on Thursday evening in a 5-5A matchup. "No doubt Independence is a very good football team. ... -
Road work hits snag over ramps
(Local News ~ 10/07/16)
A planned resurfacing of Lane Parkway has hit a speed bump -- with the need to build handicap accessible ramps costing an extra $150,000. The city has been seeking approval for the project from Tennessee Department of Transportation for several months, but has learned of a delay, City Manager Jay Johnson said. He made the announcement during the city council's Tuesday's study session...
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Funds sought for wreaths ceremony (Local News ~ 10/07/16)
Planning continues for the first-ever local Wreaths Across America observance, which will be held Dec. 17 at Calvary Baptist Church, followed by the placing of Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans at Willow Mount Cemetery. Organizer Tim Estes is continuing to make plans for the ceremony, but right now the most urgent need is fund-raising... -
Robert Lee Brandon
(Obituary ~ 10/07/16)
Robert Lee Brandon, 53, of Fayetteville, a truck driver for Shelbyville Lumber Co., died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Booneville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m. at Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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Majors rallies Democrats (Local News ~ 10/07/16)
In an unabashedly-partisan address, University of Tennessee football icon Johnny Majors rallied Bedford and Moore County Democrats Thursday night, calling the Republican-led state legislature "a confederacy of dunces and a ship of fools," and Donald Trump "a present-day Dr. Strangelove."...
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