Stories from Thursday, August 26, 2010

State economic development officials announced this morning that SMW Automotive, a supplier of brake and chassis components for companies like Nissan and Volkswagen, will open a production facility this fall in the former Summit Polymers location in Airport Industrial Park. The project represents a $26 million capital investment by SMW and is expected to create 170 jobs over the next five years....

Marilyn Goff Thompson, 87, of Nashville, formerly of Shelbyville, died Wednesday at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Iona Jane Goodman Peacock, 70, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Angel Ann Whitaker, 34, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Jay Pope officiating. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m.

It started for former Shelbyville Golden Eagle catcher Darrell Hardison with a game of catch in the backyard with his dad Porter and progressed into an intense love for baseball and making all-star teams at every level. Today it culminates in a dream come true as the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is taking his skills to the next level, signing to play with Martin Methodist College in Pulaski...

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association's National Futurity Wednesday night brought horses from as far away as California and Oregon, all there to represent the promise of the breed. According to Stan Butt, the executive director, more horses than ever registered for the classes last night...

The family of a murder victim have said they have not received money from a wrongful death suit, nor do they expect it. Chester and Donna Floyd, parents of Joseph Timothy Floyd, were awarded $120,000 following a ruling earlier this year in a suit against Jacob Wayne Riddle of Tullahoma...

Bedford County has received $34,221 in grant money as part of an effort to stop litter across Tennessee. The funding is part of $3,862,515 in litter grant funds that was given to all 95 counties, according to a press release from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)...

Shelbyville police officer Tory Moore has been cleared of allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and the investigation has been closed. A letter from 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor to TBI Special Agent Caleb Utterback stated that based on their review and "lengthy discussion of this case, we have concluded that we will not be able to mount a viable criminal prosecution in this matter given the available evidence...

One of the more highly anticipated matchups in Midstate high school football is on display this week. Cascade makes the 93-mile journey up to Cedar Hill to play Jo Byrns on Friday night in what's sure to be a dandy contest. Kickoff is at 7:30. Region 5-A championships were on the line more times than not when the two waged battle in recent years. The fact that the two highly-successful programs are in different districts and classifications now doesn't change things too much...

Shirlene Ledbetter Harris, 68, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Skeeters and Susan Rock officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 5-9 p.m.