Stories from Sunday, July 22, 2012

"Won't worry about anything, instead pray about everything..." Those are the words of wisdom passed on to us by the Apostle Paul. The Bible instructs us not to worry about what we are going to eat or what we are going to wear, and we are told not to worry about tomorrow. What we are told to do instead of worrying is to put our trust completely in God...

Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Sudberry of Shelbyville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Sudberry to James E. "Jamie" Barnes, both of Huntsville, Ala. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crowell Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Manor Sudberry. She is a 1983 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School, and a 1987 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in computer science. She is co-owner of EnVention, LLC. in Huntsville, Ala...

I am having a knee scope today. It happened while I was playing basketball, meniscus tears, two of them. I love to play and I love the ladies I am privileged to play with. It is one of those bucket list things. I wanted to play basketball and so I did. ...

I've been trying to keep a prayer journal recently. Not only does the practice of writing in longhand provide a reprieve from the hours I typically spend facing a keyboard and monitor, I find it helps to keep my thoughts focused. I've always admired folks who have journaled throughout their lifetimes, and as I contemplate (finally) writing a book, I now wish I were one of them...

As summer winds down, high school football teams across the state are conditioning and working out in preparation for the start of fall football practice. Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagles have their eyes set toward the season opener at Coffee County on Aug. 17 and the team has been very active in recent weeks working out and playing in 7-on-7 passing games...

TULLAHOMA -- Shelbyville Post 23 Junior Legion claimed a 5-1 win over Franklin County on Thursday night in the opening round of the state tournament. Left-hander Kyler Reynolds got the win on the mound for Post 23. Shelbyville's Friday night matchup with host Tullahoma was postponed in the second inning due to rain...

With extreme heat keeping some donors at home and severe storms forcing the cancellation of dozens of blood drives earlier in the month, the American Red Cross continues to have an emergency need for donors of all blood types. A blood drive will be held 2-6 p.m. Aug. 14 at First Baptist Church on Depot Street...

Franklin County authorities want to talk to anyone who saw the Ford Mustang belonging to murder victim Erika Sharpton of Tullahoma being driven in Bedford County early Monday, July 2. "We need to talk with anyone who saw the car or knows who might have been driving it or who was in it," Sgt. Chris Guess of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department said Friday...

Federal prosecutors have filed motions to enforce subpoenas against a Shelbyville business and the ex-wife of a man convicted of a massive mortgage fraud scheme here three years ago. In an attempt to collect restitution, motions were filed late Thursday against Patricia Ritch and 1st Money Source, LLC of Shelbyville to force them to produce documents...

A proposal for a small-scale game processing facility at 2364 State Route 64 (Wartrace Pike) was turned down Thursday evening by the Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals. Board member Kennon Threet said the request to have the facility classified as an incidental home occupation, allowed by special exception, wouldn't be appropriate because the owner, Ronnie Riley, doesn't actually live at the site, and there's no home there...

The early morning meeting of the Bedford County Board of Education was intended to be a perfunctory one, giving board members an opportunity to review a printed version of budget revisions which were discussed in a special called meeting Monday evening...

Middle Tennessee State University will offer three times as many classes in Shelbyville this fall as it did last fall, including several new programs, according to Lisa Moore of Middle Tennessee Education Center, the joint venture of MTSU and Motlow State Community College located on Dover Street...

Zi Rayne and a duck get a close look at each other at the Bedford County Fair om Friday night. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

While students have been enjoying their summer vacation, some of their teachers have been gaining knowledge to take back to the classroom in the fall. As part of the Teaching American History grant, educators have travelled to Boston, Mass. and Washington D.C. over the summer to take part in active history lessons -- in the very locations where our country's history began...

"Betty" and "Gordon" enjoy a quiet moment in Laddy Sartin's comedy CATFISH MOON. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 23rd and are $3. Show dates are Fri. and Sat. Aug. 10th and 11th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Community High. The comedy centers around four high school friends who's friendships have deteriorated over the years and their attempt to patch things up by going on one last fishing trip...

Mary F. Allen, 89, of New Herman died late Saturday evening, July 21, 2012 at Christian Care Center after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jack Allen Jean officiating. Burial will follow at New Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

the beford county sox winners of the 5-6 year old rec leauge tournament held in murfreesboro july 21

the bedford county sox 5-6 year old winners of the state rec championship held in murfreesboro on july 21

Patsy Melson Bronson, age 76, of Shelbyville died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tom Bierovic officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday.