Stories from Sunday, April 30, 2017

Every so often, I hear the comment, "I really envy you, getting to sit around and read all day." I regret to inform you that the only time in recent history that I read for pleasure in a library was when I was on vacation and it wasn't my library. Truth to tell, it felt pretty weird. ...

The debut album from Black River Records Christian singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr, "Overflow," is available at retail and continues to be offered at digital music outlets. And, Kerr's single "Radiate" has hit No. 25 with 35 stations reporting airplay, including the WAY-FM Network, KLTY/Dallas and KFSH/Los Angeles. ...

I read a story by Leslie Flynn who told of a small boy being raised in a frontier city by his grandmother. One night the house catches on fire. The grandmother, trying to rescue the boy who was asleep in the bedroom upstairs, is overcome by the smoke and dies in the fire...

Harris Middle School's LEGO Robotics team is building success and building a way to serve the community. The team has placed a number of impressive wins this school year, said teacher Debra Campbell, a team sponsor. "At the Tullahoma Qualifier, we won first place in our Project Presentation on December 17th, which qualified us to attend the Eastern Tennessee Regional Championship in Cookeville on February 11th on the campus of TTU," said 6th-grade science teacher Kim Dolan.. ...

The Community Vikings had eight different players collect nine hits, but could only score in the final inning as the visiting Loretto Mustangs defeated the Vikings 8-2 in a baseball tilt Friday night. The Mustangs, ranked second in the state in Class A, had hits in every inning as they scored in five of the seven innings...

The Cascade Champions had chances, but came up on the short end of an 8-4 loss to visiting Eagleville (15-11) on Friday night. Trailing the visiting Eagles 4-1 and down to their final out in the bottom of the seventh inning, Cascade (9-17-1) worked a little two-out magic to fight back into contention...

Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence. — Abigail Adams The House concurred with the Senate on the IMPROVE Act (Fuel tax increase & food tax decrease) which added the provision for property tax relief for disabled veterans and qualifying senior citizens. ...

A former substitute teacer who extensively volunteered with Shelbyville Central High sports programs faces many years — and possibly life — in federal prison for attempting to solicit sex from a minor. William “Greg” Maupin, 44, was arrested after attempting to contact a young girl for sex through the Craigslist website, authorities said. He arraanged a meeting and was met by officers...

Parents of incoming kindergartners have an opportunity to meet their children’s future teachers and much more at an upcoming open house. The annual Ready, Set, Go...Kindergarten open house will be May 4 at Harris Middle School from 5:30-7 p.m. The event allows for parents to meet educators, learn about healthy school lunches and learn the ins and outs of public schools. ...

Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard Jr. visited Thomas Magnet School on Friday; he and State Sen. Jim Tracy visited Rachel Grijalva’s fifth grade classroom, which is using the interactive computer software “Vault – Understanding Money” to learn financial literacy...

Cousins Sophia, DaKayla & Emily spending time at Nana's pond in Wartrace on a Sunday afternoon.