Stories from Wednesday, September 5, 2012

BRENTWOOD -- The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants recently recognized 115 candidates who passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Among these successful candidates are Melissa K. Alcorn of Shelbyville, Caitlin M. Cassidy of Manchester and Steven P. Collins of Lewisburg...

As Sept. 11 approaches, it is important to honor those who died on 9/11 and thank first responders -- police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) technicians -- who continue to protect our communities. Every year since that tragic day in 2001, employees at Cash Express stores across Kentucky and Tennessee and throughout the nation have visited first responders in early September to make a simple, yet thoughtful gesture. They have delivered cakes to police and fire stations...

MURFREESBORO -- TrustPoint Hospital held an open house last month. More than 500 professionals and other members of the community attended and had the opportunity to visit with key physicians, meet the staff, and take a self-guided tour of the impressive facility...

MURFREESBORO -- Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, PA is proud to announce the addition of Mark Hazel, M.D. Dr. Hazel is Board Certified and specializes in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Hazel received his undergraduate degree from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN. ...

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) will be finalizing the Phase II expansion of the medical facility by the end of 2012. The 78,000 square foot Phase I Office Building on Garrison Drive is being joined by an additional three story, 155,000 square foot facility. Phase I, which opened in 2008, includes a portion of the operations of MMC including its ancillary departments, SurgiCenter of Murfreesboro, Infusion Center, Laboratory, and Radiology...

MURFREESBORO -- Family Staffing Solutions, Inc., provider of personal care and in-home assistance services for older family members, has established an office in Tullahoma, its fourth location in Tennessee, announced Becci Bookner, president and CEO...

A driver who allegedly refused to stop for police until arriving at his home was charged with his fifth offense of driving on a revoked license Friday night. Officer Cody Swift ordered Christopher Hendrick Rucks, 35, of Bird Street from his truck after a short pursuit from North Main Street to the home...

Observations from personnel of a loan firm hit twice by robbers this year helped police capture two suspects in an alleged fraud attempt at a nearby bank. Warren Louis Jones, 46, of Blacksburg, S.C., appeared "nervous" before cashing a document appearing to be a Titan Transfer Logistics payroll check at FIrst Community Bank, Elm Street, on Saturday, Sgt. James Wilkerson said...

Bedford County Veterans Service Office and the county's information technology (I.T.) department have developed a website which visitors can use to help find inscribed pavers at Bedford County Veterans Memorial on the square. The memorial, unveiled in 2006, has as its focus a sculpture by Russ Faxon of a service member holding hands with a young child. ...

A Bedford County couple was arrested over the weekend in connection with the sexual abuse of a child, according to Bedford County Sheriff's Department. Douglas Allen Mason, 47, of Old Nashville Dirt Road is charged with rape while his wife, Stacy Michelle Mason, 41, is charged with failure to report child sex abuse, Detective Chad Webster said...

If weather permits, work is slated to begin this week on a long-awaited state transportation project. Letters have gone out to residents of Blue Ribbon Parkway from Shelbyville public works director Mark Clanton about construction to take place over the next 30 days that may cause some inconvenience...

Last year, the empty lot between Pope's Cafe and the Norton Law Office on Shelbyville's public square was transformed into a small, inviting park. Now, the time has come to name it. Members of the non-profit Uptown Shelbyville organization appeared before the city council Tuesday to request that the property at 122 E. Side Square be officially named "Our Town Community Park."...

Harris Middle's Eaglette soccer team returned to action with a 7-0 win over visiting Coffee County in a Central Tennessee Conference match on Tuesday. Anna Butts scored four goals while Emma Haynes added three for the Eaglettes. Jennifer Mendiola claimed the shutout in goal...

Community 199, Moore Co. 241 -- The Community Vikings notched an impressive 199-241 win over Moore County on Tuesday afternoon. The Vikes were led by low-scorer Zack West, who finished the nine-hole course with a 36. West was followed by Jake Garrette, who shot a 47 on the day. Dillon West finished one stroke back with a 48 while teammate Austin Sanders finished with a 68...

SHELBYVILLE -- Harris Middle scored 30 unanswered points in the first half then cruised to a 44-0 win over visiting Warren County in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Tuesday night at Eagle Stadium. The Eagles scored quick and often as Montel Hindrick found the end zone twice in first quarter, a 71-yarder around left end followed by a 13-yard dash with Raphael Weatherspoon good on the two-point conversion run and the 14-0 lead...

Melonie and Micah Lynn Schmiede enjoying the Horse Show with a beautiful backdrop.

UNIONVILLE -- Sometimes, momentum is everything in how a team can perform throughout a season. Luckily for the Community Viqueens (3-0, 3-0 11A/AA) momentum is on their side following the third-straight win on Tuesday night to start the 2012 season...

Reggie Wesley Cunningham, age 71, of Flat Creek died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg. A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Gowen-Smith Chapel with Don Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Per his wishes, Mr. Cunningham will be cremated.

Anger over being reported for alleged sexual abuse led a Shelbyville man to purchase a gun with the intention of killing two informants, police said Tuesday. James Otis Mears, 54, of Locust Street was arrested after buying the gun from a Shelbyville police detective during a sting operation, Detective Sgt. Brian Crews said...

Daisy Blanche Cook, 101, of Bell Buckle died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, 2012 at Christian Care Center after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle with Frank Reagor officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Happy grandparents day nana(tonya weber) and paw paw(gene weber) love, haylie, abi, sara, sydney, cayden, logan, and austin

Happy Grandparents Day Gammy(Lisa Phelps) love, dylan , blake, abi, haylie, sara, and Aidan

Happy Grandparents Day Nini(Janie Dale) love, Jacob

This year's Times-Gazette / Relish Cooking Show and Expo will bring back features that delighted more than 1,000 visitors during a show three years ago in Shelbyville, but will improve the experience with a focus on real-world cooking. The show and expo will take place Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Calsonic Arena, this time featuring Chef Steven Petusevsky. The main show will begin at 7 p.m.; there will be a VIP pre-show earlier in the evening...