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2 nonprofits receive $4,000 in grants
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has awarded $4,000 in grants to two nonprofit Bedford County groups. The grants were: $3,000 to the Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County and $1,000 to Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic (MTSNC)...
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Jesus returns to theater in 'Son of God' (Local News ~ 02/27/14)
Shelbyville residents can see Jesus on the big screen starting Friday. "Son of God" will be playing at the Capri theater. Capri normally holds two Saturday matinees, at 2 and 4 p.m., owner Ray Rhoton said. Due to a long runtime, 138 minutes, Saturday will only have a 2 p.m. matinee, he said... -
Dark-clad man steals purse from vehicle
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
A man described as wearing "a dark hoody and pants" stole a purse from a vehicle at a Maplewood Drive home early Tuesday night, police said. The victim said she'd left her car unlocked with the engine running for 5 to 10 minutes while picking up her children from a babysitter's residence...
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A 'Ladies' Day Out' (Features ~ 02/27/14)
Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church in Shelbyville enjoyed their "Ladies Day Out" Feb. 22 at the church, located on Madison Street Janelle Douglas is the current President. Whitney Danhof, UT Extension Agent, presented the program... -
Goodwill's Wedding Gala offers discount dresses
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
Goodwill's fourth annual Wedding Gala is set for 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Goodwill store in Rivergate. Already this year, Goodwill has more than 700 wedding gowns all priced between $49 and $399. Most of them were donated by area bridal boutiques and have never been worn...
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Coupon request draws response (Local News ~ 02/27/14)
More people are pitching in to help Robert Woolbright's drive to provide toiletries to patients at the VA Hospital in Nashville. "Anything for them is a blessing. It's really helped," Woolbright said Wednesday while picking up items donated by customers at the Times-Gazette office. "I've had a good response and want to thank everyone."... -
Once again, CPA steps into Champions' way (High School Sports ~ 02/27/14)
SPRING HILL -- For the fourth time this season Cascade's Champions (21-7) squared off against No. 1 CPA (30-2) and despite a nice start, the final results were the same in a 77-38 loss in the Region 6-AA Tournament championship on Wednesday night at Spring Hill High School... -
Healthy upgrade for EMS urged
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
Bedford County Emergency Medical Services, due to some aggressive collection of old accounts, is on track to exceed its net revenue for the county's 2013-2014 fiscal year by $250,000, and outgoing director Chad Graham said the county should use $65,000 of that excess to update the ambulance service's computer software...
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Appeal denied in dispute over gunshots
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
A man who fired several shots outside a local nightspot in 2011 lost his court appeal this week. Dejuan Koshief Roberts was sentenced to 13 years for aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and being a felon in possession of a handgun. However, Roberts claimed the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that prosecutors violated the rules of discovery...
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Lights for Shelley: County still cares
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
A candlelight vigil marking the third anniversary of the disappearance of Shelbyville teacher Shelley Mook will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of Bedford County Courthouse. Participants will place candles in the shape of a heart, said organizer Kristy Smelcer...
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Viqueens roll into history; First-ever region title fuels state hopes (High School Sports ~ 02/27/14)
CROSS PLAINS -- Viqueen coach Allison Martin has a lot of fond basketball memories, both in a Community jersey and from the coach's box. But none top the Viqueens' 58-48 win over Houston County (30-2) Tuesday night to give the team the first regional title in school history... -
A 'halo' for Mason (Local News ~ 02/27/14)
A stabilizer bar -- known as a halo -- was to be placed into the bone structure surrounding Mason Carney's head this morning to keep his neck properly aligned, his father Josh Carney said Wednesday. Mason is in stable condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center, according to his family... -
VOTE FOR......Hey, just wait a little while!!!
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
Local election season is just a few months away, and those signs for the candidate of your choice are already popping up around the county. But the guidelines on Shelbyville's books say that the political placards are not suppose to go up until next month...
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Vera Allene Pinkston Jennings
(Obituary ~ 02/27/14)
Vera Allene Pinkston Jennings, 78, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ron DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday.
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Decision delayed on Wartrace drainage
(Local News ~ 02/27/14)
Drainage issues were a main topic of discussion for Wartrace's board of mayor and aldermen this month. Action on closing a street in Wartrace has been deferred until a decision can be made about drainage. An ordinance on second reading and final reading would have officially abandoned and closed Stong Street -- a dead-end road at the center of a drainage issue...
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