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O’Neal earns medalist honors
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/17)
Shelbyville Central and Tullahoma tied at 151 while Lawrence County scored 196 ins a District 8-AAA match at River Bend Country Club on Thursday afternoon. Golden Eagle freshman Brady O’Neal won medalist honors with a 39. Lawrence County claimed the girl’s victory with a 95...
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Champs out-duel Rockets at Henry Horton
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/17)
The Cascade Champions claimed a team win on Thursday afternoon, defeating Forrest in a dual-team match at Henry Horton Golf Course. The Champions turned in a 170 team score, out-dueling the homestanding Rockets, who carded a 207. Oscar Westh Blanc was medalist, shooting a 40 for Cascade...
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Big plays subdue Vikings in opener (Community Sports ~ 08/11/17)
UNIONVILLE — The Community Middle Vikings could not overcome the explosiveness of the Fayetteville City Tigers as the Vikings fell 48-8 in their DRVC football opener Thursday night. Five Community turnovers helped turn the tide as five Tigers scored touchdowns... -
Vols aiming at ending SEC East title drought (College Sports ~ 08/11/17)
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee has plenty of new faces chasing the same old goal that has eluded the Volunteers for a decade. The Vols are chasing Southeastern Conference Eastern Division title that has eluded them since 2007. Tennessee hasn’t won the SEC since its 1998 national championship. Tennessee went hungry again last year despite being picked to win the East and opening the season ranked ninth... -
Tide not sweating defensive losses
(College Sports ~ 08/11/17)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A trophy shelf’s worth of hardware accompanied several of Alabama’s biggest defensive stars to the NFL, but linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton and the Crimson Tide don’t seem too concerned. “We’re Bama,” Hamilton said. “We just reload. Everybody is going to embrace the challenge.”...
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Vandy hopes to expand offensive production
(College Sports ~ 08/11/17)
NASHVILLE (AP) — Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has been very busy this offseason trying to take full advantage of having the Commodores’ all-time leading rusher back for a senior season. Ralph Webb ranks 20th all-time in Southeastern Conference history with 3,342 yards rushing and could climb past some big names with a strong season. Ludwig has added some plays use both Webb and a talented group of running backs...
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Decker focused on relationship with Mariota (Professional Sports ~ 08/11/17)
NASHVILLE — Wide receiver Eric Decker insists he has no desire to go out Saturday night and remind the New York Jets what they’re missing after letting him go in June as part of the team’s salary cap purge. Oh sure, he’ll say hello to a few old buddies, maybe even a coach or two... -
Cancer patient funds (Local News ~ 08/11/17)
Members of the Bedford Cancer Foundation Board hold a mock check Tuesday representing the $22,600 raised in the Walking For Cancer Horse Show on April 22. The organization supports local cancer patients. (T-G Photo by Jason M. Reynolds) -
Students attend Boys State, Girls State (Local News ~ 08/11/17)
Shelbyville Central High School student delegates were selected to represent their school at American Legion Boys State (ALBS) held at Tennessee Tech University and American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State (ALA VGS) held at Lipscomb University this past summer... -
Assault suspect wanted a fight
(Local News ~ 08/11/17)
An assault suspect caught by Bedford County deputies Wednesday morning allegedly said he wanted to confront law enforcement and die "the street life in the gutters," according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report. Deputies seeking another suspect at a house on Myers Street found resident Kevin Lane Farrar, 44, instead. Farrar was spotted running from the house by deputies who caught him moments later when he fell face first in mud...
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FCE Club Report
(Other Record ~ 08/11/17)
The Shelbyville FCE club met Aug. 1 at the home of Margaret Hicks, with seven members and one visitor in attendance. The meeting began with brunch. The call to order, "Summer Blessing," was read by President Lucille Sorrells. A devotional reading, from Psalms 65:11, was given by Bonnie Saunders. The Educational Lesson on Ministry Meals was presented by Helen Williams. The lesson included ways to minister to families and individuals through meals in times of need...
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Keep an eye on safety (Local News ~ 08/11/17)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With the total solar eclipse right around the cosmic corner, eye doctors are going into nagging overdrive. They say mom was right: You can damage your eyes staring at the sun, even the slimmest sliver of it. So it's time to rustle up special eclipse eyewear to use Aug. 21, when the U.S. has its first full solar eclipse spanning coast to coast in 99 years... -
Boyette named city manager (Local News ~ 08/11/17)
Shelbyville City Council officially voted Thursday night to hire Shanna Boyette as city manager. She will start the position Aug. 29. The city also formally approved a new job description for the position. Boyette, a former Shelbyville city recorder, will succeed Jay Johnson. ... -
Coy Martin
(Obituary ~ 08/11/17)
Coy Martin, 77, of Lewisburg died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Gowen-Smith Chapel, Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
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