Stories from Thursday, June 27, 2013

A woman in need of gas money falsely claimed she had been robbed at gunpoint near the courthouse Tuesday, police said. Officers were called to a North Cannon Boulevard convenience store after Cemeshia Ashton Walls, 23, of Memphis told a clerk her purse had been snatched...

Nick Holder cleans up a bicycle given him by a neighbor whose child had outgrown it. Holder plans for his grandchildren to ride it when they visit. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

After nearly 20 years of serving Shelbyville, the Walking Horse industry, and middle Tennessee, the owners of Tri-Star Vineyard & Winery announced this week they are closing permanently. "It has been our pleasure serving our loyal customers through the years with wine produced from local produce, most of which was grown on the vineyard property," according to a statement from Perry and Elaine Casteel...

The question of what to do with the proceeds from the sale of the Bedford County Nursing Home occupied county officials Tuesday. Some of the Bedford County Financial Management Committee's discussion centered on using a portion of the proceeds to pay down debt...

Next at bat: H.V. Griffin Park's batting cages. The park's batting cages will re-open at 10 a.m. Saturday for the first time since 2009, weather permitting, said Sylvia Pinson, Shelbyville Parks & Rec director. "We're excited to be able to swing the bat," she said...

A Tullahoma man is facing a long prison sentence after being found guilty of making violent threats at a Shelbyville school late last year. Tyrone L. Watts, 43, could face from 12 to 20 years after a jury returned guilty verdicts late Tuesday of charges of disorderly conduct and attempted terrorism. A sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 16...

When most baseball players suffer a devastating arm injury resulting in Tommy John surgery, the outlook for their career doesn't always look the brightest. Facing that same adversity, Community graduate Zeke Grissom suffered such an injury during his junior year, which could have ended his playing career...

Jake Preston - swinging for a HOMERUN

Thomas J. Reed, 98, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Private graveside services were held Thursday at Willow Mount Cemetery with Bill Doak officiating. Doak-Howell Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Sophia takes a little pause from swimming to refresh with some water

James Thomas "Jamie" Bingham, 38, of Shelbyville died Thursday, June 27, 2013. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Karen Sanders and Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.