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Final minute costly for Vikings (High School Sports ~ 01/09/19)
UNIONVILLE — For the first 31 minutes, the Community Vikings appeared to be in control and held a four-point lead in their District 12-AA opener against the Marshall County Tigers Tuesday night. But the Tigers scored the final nine points in a span of 33 seconds and went on to defeat the Vikings 70-65... -
Short-handed Viqueens fade in 4th (High School Sports ~ 01/09/19)
UNIONVILLE — The Community Viqueens held the lead at halftime and were down by only two points after three quarters, but a cold fourth quarter was the downfall as the Viqueens fell to the Marshall County Tigerettes 52-37 Tuesday night in the District 12-AA opener for both teams... -
Feet flex at Ezell-Harding (High School Sports ~ 01/09/19)
NASHVILLE — The Webb School notched its second-straight blowout win on Tuesday night, blasting Ezell-Harding 71-32. Quite simply, Ezell-Harding just couldn’t match Webb’s offensive production. Webb jumped on the Eagles on the first quarter and never let off the throttle... -
Champs survive Raiders’ attack (High School Sports ~ 01/09/19)
LYNCHBURG — Brayden Cashion unleashed a barrage of 3-pointers to lead Moore County to the tune of 20 points on Tuesday night against Cascade. But Cascade was able to withstand an 18-point push by the Raiders (3-15, 0-2) and escaped Lynchburg with a 56-54 District 8-A victory... -
Monster 4th powers Lady Champs past Moore Co. (High School Sports ~ 01/09/19)
LYNCHBURG — A monster fourth quarter push was enough for the Cascade Lady Champions to knock off Moore County and score their second district win of the season on Tuesday night, defeating the Raiderettes 54-39. For the majority of the first half, the Raiderettes (3-13, 1-1) held control of the lead... -
Courthouse clock is literally frozen in time
(Column ~ 01/09/19)
ADVERTISEMENT -- W.A. Buchanan, Dealer of Groceries & Provision. Everything Fresh and Nice. I want the people of Bedford County to give me a call. I will treat you fair and square. Dunaway's old stand. Depot St. SHELBYVILLE -- A very pleasant incident occurred at the business house of Shofner & Cannon last week when Mr. John T. Cannon presented his partner, Mr. John C. Shofner, with a fine gold beaded walking cane. The present was quite a surprise to Mr. Shofner and was highly appreciated...
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15 years of service (Business ~ 01/09/19)
Ronnie Fletcher was honored recently for 15 years of service to Shelbyville-based Big G Express. Fletcher works in the maintenance shop. (Submitted photo) -
Gastroenterologist joins MMC staff (Business ~ 01/09/19)
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic has announced Brian Smith, M.D. as the newest addition to its gastroenterology department. Smith is a board certified Gastroenterologist who is skilled in general adult gastroenterology, including colon cancer screenings. ... -
FirstBank is United Way sponsor (Business ~ 01/09/19)
FirstBank on Madison Street is a platinum sponsor of United Way of Bedford County, contributing $1,000 and conducting an employee fundraising campaign. From left are Jonathan Boyce of FirstBank; United Way executive director Mark McGee; and Daryl O’Neal of FirstBank, who also serves on the United Way board. For more information about United Way, go to http://unitedwaybedford.org. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney) -
Scene on the square (Local News ~ 01/09/19)
Bedford County Courthouse and the Russ Faxon sculpture at Bedford County Veterans Memorial Plaza watch over the Shelbyville square on an overcast, but unseasonably warm, Monday afternoon. The square was still sporting its Christmas decorations on the lampposts. (T-G Photos by John I. Carney) -
Nomination deadline nears for annual Chamber awards (Local News ~ 01/09/19)
Friday is the deadline for nominations for Shelbyville-Bedford county Chamber of Commerce's annual awards. The awards will be presented during the chamber's annual meeting and luncheon on Feb. 5. There are five awards: Deery Eakin Volunteer of the Year Award... -
Facilities Tax hike OK’d by commission (Local News ~ 01/09/19)
Bedford County Board of Commissioners, meeting Tuesday night, approved an increase in the Adequate Facilities Tax on new residential construction, from $1 to $1.33 per square foot, which did not sit well with some real estate agents and builders attending the meeting... -
Officers recognized for heroism (Local News ~ 01/09/19)
Sheriff Austin Swing and Chief Deputy Jason Williams, during Tuesday night’s meeting of Bedford County Board of Commissioners, recognized officers for their response to an active shooter incident in November. The officers were from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol... -
Talking education: Area teachers meet state legislators (Local News ~ 01/09/19)