Stories from Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Children attending Story Hour at Argie Cooper Public Library had a monstrously good time recently as they heard stories, did crafts and went on a monster hunt. Children's librarian Jessica Osborne, with the assistance of library volunteer Susan Farmer, read four books: "Where the Wild Things Are," "There's a Nightmare in my Closet," "The Monster Mash," and "Go Away, Big Green Monster!"...

James Franklin Jones, 74, of Shelbyville died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopper Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday.

The Community Viqueens got just the postseason start they wanted--a 6-1 win over visiting Sycamore in the opening round of the District 9 A/AA tournament on Monday evening. Much like their last game against the Cascade Lady Champions, the Viqueens offense was in full force, but struggled finding the back of the net...

Supporting charity is more than simply an academic exercise to the workers of Jostens. The company has consistently been a major supporter of United Way of Bedford County, said the charity's executive director, Dawn Holley. "They are one of the top givers in the community and extremely supportive of United Way," Holley said...

Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes will host Columbia in the District 8-AAA soccer tournament semifinals tonight at 7. The Eaglettes are the top seed in the tournament after claiming the regular season title. Columbia advanced with a win over Coffee County on Saturday afternoon...

The Shelbyville Central cross country team took second in the silver division of the Mid State Cross Country championship meet on Saturday at Sharp Springs. Dylan Yost led the Golden Eagkes with a 17:57 finish time. Teammate Rogelio Razo finished 20th overall with an 18:01, while Jorge Amaro came in third for Shelbyville with an 18:51 final time...

There was no denying the Community Middle Viqueens during Monday's season opener against the Westwood Lady Rockets. The Purple and Gold simply had too much firepower for the Lady Rockets and coasted to a 45-13 win on Monday night. Karla Pena and Kizzey Lane provided a one-two punch for the Viqueens, with Pena leading all scorers with 14 points...

October is all about the arts in Bell Buckle as a newly formed group holds its first event. The Bell Buckle Arts Council is presenting the Plein Air Event and Art Show on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. En Plein Air is French for "in the open air," and a total of 14 professional artists from across Middle Tennessee will leave their studios and set up their easels at the historic Railroad Square...

State officials are reminding Bedford County residents to obtain a free permit before doing any outdoor burning this season. The Division of Forestry requires the permits from Oct. 15 until May 15. Call 1-877-350-BURN (2876) between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday...

The Community Middle Vikings threw everything they had in a comeback effort at the Westwood Rockets in the second half of Monday's season opener, but couldn't quite finish off the run as the Purple and Gold suffered a 44-36 loss. Westwood coasted off an 18-point second quarter to a 24-18 lead at the half...

Local teachers gathered for a meet and greet Oct. 8 at Ruby Tuesday's. It was a chance for local teachers to learn about their Giveback program option. When people go out to eat at Ruby Tuesday on the school's selected date and have the flyer representing the school then Ruby Tuesday will donate 20 percent of those sales to the school. From left: The general manager of Ruby Tuesday greets Joy Caskey of Learning Way Elementary School. (Submitted photo)

MURFREESBORO -- Offense was a struggle for both the Cascade Middle Lady Champions and the MTCS Lady Cougars in Monday night's 2013 season opener. Even though both squads struggled, the Lady Cougars were able to knock down a handful more shots to claim the 26-14 win...

MURFREESBORO -- It was a tough start to the 2013 season for the Cascade Middle Champions. Cascade opened the season with a tough, 43-30 loss at MTCS on Monday night. The struggled offensively in the first half, only scoring eight points, while the Cougars raced out to a 19-8 lead after two quarters of play...

BELL BUCKLE -- Families with children in kindergarten through seventh grade are invited to learn more about The Webb School at a Middle School Preview from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. Webb is an independent college preparatory boarding/day school for grades 6-12. The oldest continuously operating private school of its kind in the South, the school is known for its dual emphasis on academic excellence and character development...

The man who shot a world-famous music video in Wartrace six years ago has been named to the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission. Director/Producer Shaun Silva, Owner of TackleBox Films and FORWARD Post Production was named to the commission according to an announcement by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty...

A Shelbyville man was seriously injured when attacked by his own pit bull Sunday night, police were told. Donald Merlo of West End Circle suffered severe bites to the face and arm, officer Chris Vest said in a report. Merlo was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center after initial treatment at Heritage Medical Center, police said...

Fall in Shelbyville means Music 'N Memories, and the "Strength in Numbers" Relay for Life team has gathered some of Shelbyville's finest talent for another production. Covering several decades of music and fun, Music 'N Memories will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Shelbyville Central High School...