Stories from Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This is National Consumer Protection Week, and Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs has issued a news release reminding parents of the importance of protecting children's privacy online. "Whether they are studying, socializing, playing games or learning, kids are spending a lot of time online," states the news release. "Parents must ensure kids make smart and safe choices when they are online. Your child's personal information and privacy are valuable -- to you, to them and to marketers."...

The weirdest thing happened last Friday. The sky turned blue and there were no clouds in it at all. Then, on Sunday, the outdoor thermometer rose above the little blue line that denotes the "Yes, it's too stinking cold to wear flip-flops to school" cut-off point...

Nolan Barnes did damage both on the mound and at the plate to lead Cascade Middle to a run-ruled 16-2 win over visiting Cornersville Middle on Tuesday night. With his team trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning, the Champion eighth grader singled home a pair of runs to tie the game. Blake Floyd followed with a groundout to the right side to plate courtesy runner Grant Snell with the go-ahead score...

Three thefts were reported to Shelbyville police over the weekend. The police report indicated the car was unable to be locked. The following were charged since Friday by the Shelbyville Police Department, Bedford County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are only charged; guilt or innocence will be determined by the courts...

A Shelbyville police officer is currently taking a leave of absence with pay while state investigators look into allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor. Police Chief Austin Swing confirmed to the T-G Wednesday that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations that officer Tory Moore had inappropriate contact with a child...

David Stemper has announced his candidacy for Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk in the May 4 Democratic primary. Stemper, a 13-year resident of Bedford County, is a 1988 graduate of Boonsboro (Md.) High School and a winner of the 1987 Science Olympiad. After graduation, he worked for the Food and Drug Administration until 1993...

The final defendant in a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced to two years in prison by a federal judge on Monday. Bradley Aydelott will serve a 24-month sentence on the charge of bank fraud and money laundering in the scheme involving hundreds of homes in Shelbyville...

A preliminary hearing was set for next Monday for a murder suspect, but not before strong words were exchanged between his attorney and the county's general sessions judge. David Edward Niles, 24, who has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the Jan. 11 shooting death of 26-year-old Laura Parker, will have a preliminary hearing before Judge Charles Rich at 1 p.m. on March 15...

Robert V. Haston, 86, of Shelbyville died Tuesday at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Don Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Thursday.