Stories from Thursday, October 17, 2013

Lt. Col. (USAF ret.)Walter Earl Griffing, 83, of Florida died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. He was the husband of the former Martha "Betty" Floyd, formerly of Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 21 at Twin Cities Funeral Home in Niceville, Fla. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla.

Although county commissioners accused Bedford County Sheriff's Department at recent meetings of having violated the county's vehicle use policy, Sheriff Randall Boyce said on Wednesday that the policy specifically exempts employees such as sheriff's department officers who are subject to being called in in an emergency...

The Cascade Champions have had quite the ride through 2013. Entering their eighth game of the season, the Champs have just one blemish on an otherwise perfect record--a loss to Giles County. Two weeks ago, the Champs (6-1, 2-1 12-AA) knocked off Marshall County in a 41-34 thrilling victory that came down to the wire, before sitting idle during last week's bye...

Bell Buckle Police Chief Tommy Wiley and volunteers are dealing with the town's coyote problem this week. Wiley briefed the town's board on the situation after residents reported missing pets and sighting the animals. The chief said he contacted the county, who referred him to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and was told they were "overwhelmed" with the problem...

As the season winds down, the Community Vikings are searching for small measures of success. Two games ago against the Monterey Wildcats, the Purple and Gold unleashed an otherwise dormant offense and piled up 47 points in the team's lone win on the season...

When most people think of coyotes, the desert and failed attempts at catching roadrunners is the first thing that comes to mind. But as Bell Buckle residents have learned, the beasts have recently become a local nuisance, reportedly claiming several pets in the process...

The emergency medical services program at Motlow State Community College is doing well, said instructor Drew Hooker, as it faces new goals and changes. "We're really in a growing phase right now," said Hooker, a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School who worked for Bedford County Emergency Medical Services for 6 1/2 years, reaching the post of administrative supervisor. He now directs the EMS program at Motlow...

Brandon Mitchell attaches a bracket to the fence on the Celebration grounds to help secure Christmas lights being put up Tuesday afternoon. Helping Mitchell is Tim Pruitt, left. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

Normandy Volunteer Fire Department's annual fall chili supper is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the fire hall. Proceeds go to the department. (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely)

E.J. "Joe" Overton, 83, of Chattanooga, a former Shelbyville resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.23 at St. John United Methodist Church in Chattanooga. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.

Clarence "Monk" Hill, 52, of Estill Springs died Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital. Funeral services were held at Watson-North Funeral Home in Winchester on Tuesday, Oct. 15 with the Rev. Ray Gardner officiating. Burial followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens.