Stories from Wednesday, August 5, 2009

A routine traffic stop last week led Bedford County Sheriff's Department investigators to two homes where a quarter pound of marijuana was seized, leading to three arrests. Arrested were: Last Wednesday, Sgt. Nikia Elliott noticed a vehicle travelling over the speed limit and driving erratically. Pulling the vehicle over, Elliott spoke with the driver, who did not have a driver's license on him...

The Benefit Family Fun Weekend for the Halfway Home of Shelbyville will be held Saturday at Clearview Farm, 2291 U.S. 231 South, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event will feature live bluegrass and country music, barbecue, crafts, fishing, pony rides, and a silent auction...

Tyson Foods Inc. is warning employees of recent reports of fraudulent payroll checks being cashed at stores and banks in some communities where plants are located. However, Shelbyville police say they haven't seen any incidents locally. A memo from Russell Tooley, vice president of human resources, recruiting and security for Tyson, encourages the chambers of commerce in communities where Tyson plants are located to notify members of the business community about the activity...

A Manchester woman died from drowning Monday while swimming on Normandy Lake with her family at Cedar Point Recreation area. Johanna Lee McEwin, 63, of Kefauver Street in Manchester died after efforts to revive her at the scene failed, officials said...

A man who claimed he'd had "just a swallow" to drink allegedly ran away from a traffic accident on South Cannon Boulevard early Monday afternoon, Shelbyville police said. Danny Joe Freeman, 56, of Earnhart Street faces charges including DUI and fifth offense driving on a revoked license, according to arrest records...

Shelbyville Central High School will host an open house for freshmen and new students Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Student council officers have been working to get prepared for the open house. "The student council will be conducting tours as well as handing out schedules so the students can go around with their schedule and visit their classes," said Miriam Pietkiewicz, council advisor. "Student council members will also be placed around the school to answer any questions."...

The bus ride is roughly 480 miles. The temperature will be in the mid-90s with plenty of humidity. And, the competition is sure to be some of the best they've ever seen. Shelbyville Post 23 knows they're in for a battle if they want to come away with another title after winning the state championship in Columbia a week and a half ago...

Shelbyville Central fell to host Tullahoma in a District 8-AAA nine-hole golf match Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood Country Club. Tullahoma carded a 154 while the Eagle posted 176. Steven Coffelt and Matt Kilgore each shot a 37 for the winners. Senior Chase Bledsoe paced Shelbyville (0-1) with a 39...