Stories from Thursday, July 16, 2009

A Shelbyville man has been charged with firing gunshots at a home Tuesday afternoon after a drug deal supposedly gone bad, police said. Derrick Lamont Parrish, 32, of Cedar River Road, is charged with six counts of aggravated assault -- one count for each of the persons in the home -- being a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of schedule VI and IV drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Bedford County Jail records. ...

Despite a few technical sound and lighting glitches, the opening night at the Bell Buckle Park's new amphitheater on July 4 was a big success, said Alderman Jenny Hunt last week. According to Alderman James Anderson, it's been a construction success as well...

Bobby Scott of Shelbyville has announced his candidacy for the 62nd District Tennessee House of Representatives seat in the Aug. 27 Republican primary. "Together we can make a difference in this community." said Scott in a news release. "I want to make a stand for truth, not politics in both this election and in my service in the State House. ...

The defense attorney for a couple accused of domestic violence says he does not believe anyone could be assaulted by a Cheeto. Wednesday was the first court appearance for James Earl Taylor, 40, and Mary S. Childers, 44, who were arrested in June by a Bedford County deputy who filed a warrant stating that "Cheetos potato chips were used in the assault."...

The summer baseball season is winding down and Shelbyville Junior American Legion Post 23 wants to finish on a high note. The American Legion Junior State Tournament kicks off today at Coffee County High School in Manchester. Shelbyville faces off with Columbia Post 19 in their first contest of the double-elimination bracket. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30...

A Shelbyville man became Tennessee's first fatality of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu. According to a Nashville television station, Joey Woodruff, 48, of Shelbyville died a week ago Monday at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. The Times-Gazette received information earlier this week that Woodruff may have been a victim of the swine flu, but was unable to confirm it through family members...

When you run out to Walmart Saturday, grab a few extra items to throw in the shopping cart. Then, as you are walking out the door -- give them away. They don't have to be expensive things: a box of crayons, a book bag, even just a pack of notebook paper. ...

The Bedford County Board of Education revisited the school dress code at its monthly meeting Tuesday. School officials had considered changing the current policy on hoodies. Teachers, after discussion, recommended retaining the policy, said School Superintendent Ed Gray...