Today's News

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency representatives, along with the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, will meet with FEMA officials Tuesday to determine the extent of federal aid from FEMA for ice storm recovery, Emergency Management Director Charlie Frazee said.

February is noted for the observance of history, most notably pertaining to American presidents and African-American history.

Of course, Valentine's Day falls smack in the middle of the month, but that is very appropriate. Because that is a holiday reserved for love, and most historians are in love with the past.

Or, more appropriately, they are in love with how the past has shaped our future.

And some of those in love with history have publicly displayed their affection.

After the Rockets cut Anderson County’s lead to one, 27-26, with a big second quarter, fans probably expected Shelby to come out firing after the break. But a six-point effort in the third quarter cost the Rockets (14-14) in a 55-49 loss to Bearcats (21-5) in Friday’s 30th District Championship game.

Anderson County had outscored Shelby, 13-6, with just seconds remaining in the third, but the Rockets’ trailed just 40-32.

The SCHS boys' basketball team's seven-game win streak ended Friday when Anderson County topped the Rockets 55-49 in the 30th District Championship Friday at Anderson County.

The Rockets trailed by 11, 43-32, at the start of the fourth quarter, but used a 13-2 run to close within one, 48-47, with 1:30 to play. But Anderson County hit five of six free throws over the final 29.2 seconds to seal the victory.

Boomer Beckley led the Rockets with 12 points, and Donovan Johnson and Daryl Hicks each added 10. Anderson County's C.J. Penny led all scorers with 23.