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Webb falls at USN
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
NASHVILLE -- Despite freshman Keon Johnson's best efforts, USN dealt the Webb School a 63-51 defeat on the road on Tuesday night. Johnson banked a game-high 31 points in the loss. Teammate Wes Watson also reached double figures, but the Feet duo struggled to get any more support from the remainder of the lineup...
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Eagles' lead slips away in 2nd half (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
COLUMBIA -- Shelbyville Central saw a first half lead slip away in a 57-46 loss to host Columbia in a District 8-AAA contest on Tuesday night. After play to a 20-20 tie at the end of the first quarter, the Eagles (0-12, 0-3) posted a 31-29 lead at the intermission... -
Eaglettes crush Columbia, remain unbeaten in district (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
COLUMBIA -- It was total domination as Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes cruised to an 81-24 victory over Columbia in a District 8-AAA matchup on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes (8-4, 3-0) now turn their attention to Friday night's matchup at home in a key district battle with defending champion Lawrence County at 6... -
Last shot falls short for Cascade (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
Cascade had its chances, but the chips just didn't fall the Lady Champions' way in the closing seconds against Nolensville on Tuesday night. Though Cascade (3-12, 1-2) had a last-second shot to potentially win, the last shot fell just short and Nolensville (6-7, 1-1) escaped with a 36-35 win over the Lady Champions... -
Nolensville hands Champs 1st 12-AA loss (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
Some nights, you just don't have it. The Cascade Champions (13-2, 2-1) had plenty of looks against District 12-AA newcomer Nolensville, but just couldn't get the shots to fall in their first district loss of the year. The Knights hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds and knocked off the Champions 44-41 on Tuesday night in Wartrace... -
Shots won't fall for Vikings in final minute (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
UNIONVILLE -- The Community Vikings were tied with the Eagleville Eagles with less than two minutes to go, but the Eagles were able to hit the shots down the stretch as the Vikings fell 59-55 in a District 9-A contest Tuesday night. In a game where the lead changed hands a total of 13 times, the Vikings could not get the breaks to go their way in the final minutes... -
Viqueens in control back at home (High School Sports ~ 01/11/17)
UNIONVILLE -- It was home sweet home for the Community Viqueens Tuesday night as the Viqueens played their first game in Unionville in 36 days and responded with a convincing 51-30 win over the Eagleville Lady Eagles in a District 9-A matchup. "Nice district win," Coach Misty Thompson of the Viqueens said. "We finally got that district 'W'. It feels good."... -
Revolutionary iPhone introduced decade ago
(Column ~ 01/11/17)
This week, and you may have seen this reported on elsewhere, is the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs' introduction of the Apple iPhone. The TWiT newtork was showing a little bit of that introduction on Sunday, and it shows what a showman Jobs could be at such events. ...
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Webelos honor vets, police, firefighters (Local News ~ 01/11/17)
On Jan. 9th the Webelos and Arrow of Light Dens in Cub Scout Pack 312 honored some local heroes as part of an effort called "Make Your Own Hero." The Webelos presented certificates to a Shelbyville police officer, two Shelbyville fire fighters and a former Navy petty officer 3rd class. The officer and firefighters talked about their jobs... -
MTSU to document Trail of Tears sites (Local News ~ 01/11/17)
MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation will usher in the new year by documenting key historic properties along the Trail of Tears. For the fourth consecutive year, The National Park Service's National Trails Intermountain Region has awarded a grant to the center for the completion of a number of projects along this historic route... -
Check your financial planner's credentials
(Local News ~ 01/11/17)
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Securities Division announces that in 2016 a total of 18 disciplinary actions were taken and over $130,000 in fines and penalties were assessed against individuals and businesses found violating the state's securities laws...
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University holding vigil Monday to honor MLK (Local News ~ 01/11/17)
While MTSU will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the campus community will conduct a candlelight vigil in his honor. The Office of Intercultural & Diversity Affairs will hold the vigil hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is free and open to the public... -
Fast Pace offers new health care option in Shelbyville (Business ~ 01/11/17)
Shelbyville has a new business for those needing urgent care. Fast Pace Urgent Care is now open at 1401 N. Main St. The business is more than a walk-in clinic, although it includes that service, said spokeswoman Nikki Hammond. Urgent care provides procedures such as stitches and X-rays... -
MMC expands endovascular services (Business ~ 01/11/17)
Beginning January 2017, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic will open the most advanced outpatient endovascular lab in the region. This addition will allow MMC's Vascular Surgery and Vein Center to better serve their patients and the community... -
Angry girlfriend denies bleaching man's clothes
(Local News ~ 01/11/17)
Anger at a boyfriend allegedly prompted a Shelbyville woman to steal three credit cards and bleach $1,000 worth of his clothing, Shelbyville police were told Monday. The woman told an officer they'd argued but she didn't damage any property. Other reports filed locally:...
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Harts Chapel Iead choice for new jail
(Local News ~ 01/11/17)
Architect James Langford told Bedford County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that he favors the proposed Harts Chapel site over the proposed Green Lane site for a new jail and justice center. Commissioner Tony Barrett, who is also a sheriff's deputy, tried to call for an immediate commission vote on site selection, but other commissioners objected, saying that wouldn't be fair to residents of the Harts Chapel area who didn't know the matter would be discussed Tuesday night...
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Swimming for their lives (Local News ~ 01/11/17)
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths in children under age 5, according to information provided by a non-profit organization that hopes to lower that statistic. Howard's Hope is offering its second season of free swimming lessons starting later this month for low-income children in Bedford County, said the charity's founder and director, Steve A. Reeves... -
Connie Gail Thompson
(Obituary ~ 01/11/17)
Connie Gail Thompson, 62, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Barry Simpson officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday.
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Veronico Gomez Domingo
(Obituary ~ 01/11/17)
Veronico Gom7z Domingo, 43, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Doak-Howell Funeral Home.
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