Stories from Friday, October 11, 2013

One of the drivers in an early morning accident Friday east of Shelbyville suffered a serious elbow injury, investigators say. Phillip Swinford, 19, of Elora in Lincoln County was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center after initial treatment at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma on his left elbow, State Trooper Chad McAnally said...

Shelbyville's council has approved extensive repairs and upgrades to the city's recreation center. The council, at its Thursday meeting, authorized issuing an energy saving capital outlay note in an amount not to exceed $1.7 million. Also approved was an energy savings performance contract with Ameresco Inc., including an energy savings agreement and scope of services. The agreement is contingent on the city attorney's final review of the contract...

Four Bedford County veterans will be storming the war memorials in Washington, D.C., on Saturday despite the federal shutdown that has resulted in the sites being closed. The Southern Middle Tennessee Honor Flight will transport 50 World War II and Korea veterans, including four from Bedford County, on Saturday, said retired Sgt. ...

Lenda Sherrell of Monteagle, a retired certified public accountant who is exploring a Democratic bid for the 4th District U.S. House seat, told Bedford County Democrats she saw first-hand how rising insurance premiums in the 1990s affected working businesses...

Capt. Rob Rhodes hammers a 150-pound weight on Thursday at the Celebration grounds. The Shelbyville Fire Department conducted its annual agility training exercises to test firefighters' skills and health. Charles Armstrong, assistant chief for training, supervises him. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

It's a special night for Shelbyville Central as the Golden Eagles host District 8-AAA leading Lincoln County in a key district match up on Homecoming Night at Eagle Stadium. It's also Alumni Night for former Golden Eagle football players. There will be a finger food reception before the game in the SCHS cafeteria prior to kickoff. All alumni present will be recognized on the field at halftime...

A portable breathing machine was taken from a Hendon Memorial Road home, Shelbyville police were told Wednesday. The victim said the machine was missing after two friends, who had been living with her for several months, left to return to their home in Oregon...

In the District 9-A tournament, held at Community High School on Thursday night, the Community Viqueens got one last match on their home court in the 2013 season. Though the first set ended in a Viqueen victory, Community dropped the ensuing three sets and ended its season with a 3-1 loss to the MTCS Lady Cougars...

Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce donated funds to the Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Auxiliary for its help with the 2013 RC Moon Pie 10 Mile Run. Bell Buckle Race Chairman Jenny Hunt presents the $400 check to Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Auxiliary member Debbie Snell. The auxiliary organizes and serves more than 1,000 runners and volunteers during race day. The auxiliary is a fundraising and support group for the Bell Buckle Volunteer Fire Department. It consists of community volunteers, firefighter families and retired firefighters. (Submitted photo)