Stories from Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Southside Student Council recently had a canned food drive for the needy. Front: Sophie Miller, Diana Campos, Ashley Tapia, Kailey Clark, Jacob Cooper, Logan McCormick and Cole Banks. Middle: Valynn Corley, Leslye LovVorn, Gracie Deas, Ashleigh Pridmore, Axel Grajales, Ryan Dye, Rylan Green and Lexi Bailey. Back: Back- Sponsors Brian Waggoner and Kyle Prince, Lakentra Norton, Daniela Alcala, Haley Newman, Makenna Lamb, Bayleigh Stovall, Hunter Morgan, Taylor Sexton, Mason Smith, Lukus White, Andon Warren and sponsers Angela Pridmore and Jan Hix. (Submitted photo)

A large tool box containing more than $1,000 worth of tools was stolen from the service area of Shelbyville Automotive Group, North Main Street, overnight Monday. Police said another box had been moved but the stolen box was probably so heavy an individual couldn't move any others...

When writing commentaries about various subjects, I have been mindful of our litigious, contentious, and argumentative society in which there are few, if any, subjects which can be written about without controversy, or at least differences of opinion...

Dear editor, A Big Thank you for all the support for the Caregiver Relief Program Fundraiser on April 1! We wish to express thanks to the United Methodist Men that donated all the pancake "fixins" and cooked a yummy dinner for us! The Thrivent members and Board Members that helped with all serving and donations. Thanks for all the community support also -- everyone that came to eat, buy and support our efforts...

Argie Cooper Library is kicking off National Library week this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lot of the future library. The Community is invited to stop by the Geek the Library kick-off Saturday, take a photo, and tell the library staff what they "geek" (like)...

It took teamwork to bring Janice Vick to safety after she lost control of her SUV on State Highway 130 south of Shelbyville and ran down an embankment early Wednesday afternoon. Bedford County firefighters cut the hood and dash of Vick's SUV as she gives information to State Trooper Steve Sanders. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

After this frigid winter, you've probably got a lot of junk to dispose of. You'll get to do that on your regular garbage day next week as the Shelbyville's public works department will be conducting its spring cleanup Monday through Thursday. Public works director Mark Clanton said the crews will pick up just about anything -- including couches, chairs, household items and latex paint -- with a few exceptions...

Artisans will return to Bell Buckle next month to demonstrate their wares. On May 17, the second event organized by the town's Arts Council will be taking place, according to Sally Kilgore. The event will be "fairly unique" with invited craftspeople such as potters and quilters to demonstrate how they make their crafts, with pieces for sale as well...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners, meeting Tuesday night, approved a new contract with South Central Tennessee Development District for removal of dead livestock. The county's bill is going up by 4 1/2 percent over the previous contract, but the county has little choice...

Two were hurt when this truck overturned Wednesday afternoon on Fairfield Pike about two miles east of Cascade Schools. Jessica Cota of Highway 64 East, the driver, was airlifted from the scene (see helicopter in background) to Vanderbilt Medical Center with pelvic injuries, State Trooper Dallas Rife said, and passenger Steven McCullough was treated and released at Heritage Medical Center. ...

The PAST Act passed through a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the bill with no discussion. The PAST Act, or Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013, was "marked up" and moved out of the committee as a package with other bills. No additional votes have been scheduled yet...

Shelbyville's council spent time last week examining revenue sources used to conduct city government's functions. State shared revenue is discussed each year during budget time, city manager Jay Johnson said. Tennessee "shares," or allocates, designated revenue back to the cities -- either on a specific formula or population basis. For fiscal year 2014, the state revenue is $112 per person -- an amount set annually by the legislature...

Harris Middle spotted Tullahoma seven runs on the way to a 9-4 Central Tennessee Conference loss on Wednesday afternoon. Owen Sanders got the start for the Eagles with Rhett Birdsong throwing the last three innings in relief. "We left way too many runners on base tonight (10). When you do that against a good team you are not going to be successful," Harris coach Bill Woods said. "We walked way too many batters tonight (10) and just didn't do the small things you have to do to win."...

It was a hard-fought defeat for the Shelbyville Central Eaglette tennis team on Wednesday afternoon against backyard rival Tullahoma. While the Eagles notched another 7-0 win, the Eaglettes fell to the Lady Wildcats, 4-3. In doubles, Keely Smith and Sydney Cooper outlasted Tullahoma No. 1 duo of Laura Burke and Katie Myers in a 9-8 marathon win...

TULLAHOMA -- It just wasn't meant to be in Shelbyville Central's 10-8 loss to Tullahoma in eight innings in a District 8-AAA matchup on Wednesday night. The Eaglettes defeated the Lady Wildcats 10-0 in their first meeting. Shelbyville jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Baylee Cook led off with the home run followed by a grand slam off the bat of freshman Kendall Durard. The Eaglettes left the bases loaded in the first...

It was another tough night in District 12-AA action for the Cascade Lady Champions on Wednesday night against the Spring Hill Lady Raiders. With two big innings, the Lady Raiders dealt Cascade a tough, 11-0 loss. For the second night in a row, offense was a rarity for the Lady Champions...

Shelbyville struck first and had its chances to knock off arch-rival Tullahoma on Wednesday evening, but in the end couldn't overcome a handful of errors and fell to the Wildcats 8-4. Golden Eagle starter Trevor Sanders dodged trouble in the top of the first inning after issuing a leadoff walk...

HUNTLAND -- The Liberty Lady Patriots picked up a big, 20-4 win over the Huntland Lady Hornets on Tuesday evening. The Lady Patriots drove in five in the first inning, one in the second and third, and a crushing 13 runs in the fourth inning for the final margin of victory...