Stories from Friday, July 18, 2008

A deadlocked jury has resulted in a mistrial in the case against Ashley Cook, who is charged with the murder of Bill Ross. Cook, 23, is charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the Feb. 14, 2007, murder of Ross, a Shelbyville car salesman...

NEWBERN -- Shelbyville Post 23's Shaquille Thompson wasted little time flying through a potent Union City lineup Thursday night during the opening round of the American Legion state tournament being held at Dyer County High School. The right-hander went 5 2/3 innings, scattering four hits and fanning six, while allowing just one run as Shelbyville overcame a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the bottom of the fifth to win 2-1...

A day after staring in a Shelbyville Post 23 win on the mound, Jordan Burchett carried his team with his stick by banging out two doubles and two singles to help his team down Donelson Post 88 12-5 in American Legion play on Thursday afternoon at Central High...

An employee of CalsonicKansei North America's business office allegedly embezzled more than $60,000 during a period of at least two years, Shelbyville police said Thursday. Johnson was charged Monday with theft of property over $60,000, Crews said, and was fired by Calsonic. She is free on $100,000 bond, Bedford County Jail records show...

Circuit Judge Robert Crigler again denied the defense's motion for a mistrial this morning in the murder trial of Ashley Cook for the slaying of Bill Ross. The judge studied a variety of case law and appeals decisions overnight relating to the topic of deadlocked juries. Crigler said at 9 this morning that he would ask the jury at 10:30 whether it is hopelessly deadlocked...

The Skateboard Bash & Thrash competition will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at H.V. Griffin Park, followed by the "Drop In & Rock Out" tour at 7 p.m. The concert will consist of performances by three bands -- High Flight Society, Our Heart's Hero, and Philmont...

It's more than a community club -- it's a community. The Triangle Community Club in Halls Mill is where residents of the area gather for meetings, picnics, dancing and more. And now, they are gathering for the community center, not just at it. "The heating and air unit is in great need of repair," said Daphne Motes. "We used a lot of fuel last year, which depleted our funds."...

It may have been the fact that it was child number two, but the peaceful room -- which she had all to herself -- the great food, and the welcoming staff certainly made it so much easier than the first time. "The delivery was wonderful," said Misty Lee. "The first one was really rough."...

A "very expensive" television/CD monitor, several amplifiers and speakers were taken June 26 from a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice at Wright's Wrecker, U.S. 41-A North, said a Bedford County Sheriff's Department report released Thursday. The vehicle was the only one entered of many on the lot, the report said...

Several people have called, e-mailed or commented to me about this column within the past few weeks, and I thank everyone for their encouragement. One gentleman called and asked me how I avoid eating sweets, and the only thing I had to offer him was that I try to pray whenever the temptation arises...

A memorial service will be held for Patsy Carol Attig, age 72, of Tullahoma, who died on Monday after an extended illness, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Tullahoma. The Rev, Michael Bradley will officiate. Visitation with the family will follow the memorial service...

Funeral services for Thurman O. "Sonny" Nelson, age 73, of Shelbyville, who died Tuesday at Heritage Medical Center, will be held at noon on Saturday, July 19 at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Richardson will officiate, with burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Wartrace....

Funeral services for David Allen Peach Sr., 55, of Shelbyville, who died Thursday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Highland will officiate and burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today...

Funeral services for Charles Nixon Peacock III, 62, of Shelbyville, who died Thursday at Heritage Medical Center, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Arnold King will officiate and burial with military rites will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...