Today's News

 FRANKFORT -- Antonio Soler Jiminez battled injury and a little bit of the elements, but couldn’t overcome his opponent in the 8th Region Tennis Tournament at Franklin County High School on Thursday.

Shelby County High School’s Soler Jiminez (15-1), a senior exchange student from Spain, rallied from a quick, first-set loss to North Oldham’s Cyrus Moslemi (16-0), but ultimately fell in a test of unbeatens, 1-6, 7-5, 6-4.

The Simpsonville city budget for 2010-11 is official.

The city commission approved unanimously Tuesday night the second reading of its new financial plan, which will take effect July 1.

The budget is $927,000, about 5 percent more than this fiscal year. Revenue totals $1.3 million, including a $400,000 carryover, which the city does not spend. That serves as an emergency fund.

 Brandon Brown shot a 13-under-par 59 Saturday to set a course record at Shelbyville Country Club.

Though storms tried to dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in the 2010 Relay for Life, the rain couldn't stop them from surpassing their goal, bringing in more than $103,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The event was moved inside the gymnasium at Shelby County High School because of the forecast for severe weather during the benefit's hours, which run 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.