Stories from Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Martha Louise Rhodes, 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Willow Mount Cemetery with Bill Doak officiating, Doak-Howell Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Judy Ledbetter Boyett, 66, of Shelbyville died late Monday, April 14, 2014, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Randall Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Tristan Solomon and Kaitlyn Glover before prom having some fun:)

Cascade High School has named former assistant Jake Tyre as head football coach. Tyre takes over for coach Kenny Parker, who led the Champions for 18 years that included 11 playoff appearances. "We felt Jake would be the best fit overall. In the end, the decision was pretty clear," said Cascade principal Tim Harwell...

More than 30 pastors, church staff, public officials and others gathered outside the courthouse on a windy Monday morning as part of a statewide prayer rally. The event was the Salvation Bell prayer rally, which is organized by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Randy C. Davis, the executive director/treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, led the rally and asked several local pastors to lead individual prayers. Davis called for a revival across Tennessee...

Nearly two years from now, when the widening of North Main Street is completed, drivers may wonder how they could have ever lived without it. However, before that happens there will be plenty of digging, detours, and inconveniences for motorists and businesses...

Early voting for the May primary election begins Wednesday and runs through May 1. All early voting takes place in the basement of Bedford County Courthouse, regardless of where your election-day precinct is located. You don't need a reason to early vote; it's open to anyone...

Harold McGee of Mullins Hollow Road narrowly missed plunging into Flat Creek after losing control of his truck on Highway 82 South on the north side of Flat Creek community Monday afternoon. McGee, who was not seriously injured, told State Trooper Chad McAnally he fell asleep at the wheel. No alcohol or drugs were involved, McAnally said. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

Cascade Champion starting pitcher Sam Gardner weaved in and out of jams against the CPA Lions on Monday evening, but kept a shutout intact for the better part of his time on the mound. But a lack of offense was the Champs' undoing and CPA rolled with the 4-0 win...

Shelbyville Central split a pair of non-district games at home on Saturday, claiming n 11-10 win over White County before falling 12-0 to Smyrna. After jumping out to a commanding 5-0 lead after three innings, the Eagle had to battle back and score in their last at bat to claim the victory...

Before the weather moved in on Monday evening, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagle tennis squad was able to finish off Lincoln County and claim another perfect District 8-AAA match, defeating the Falcons 7-0. But before the Eaglettes could finish their match against Lincoln County, the match was called due to rain with the Eaglettes trailing 3-2...

The Community Viqueens scored 12 runs in the first three innings as they coasted to a 13-1 victory over the Middle Tennessee Christian Lady Cougars in a District 9-A softball game Monday night. After the Lady Cougars went down in order in the top of the first, the Viqueens wasted no time in lighting up the scoreboard. ...

It was another offensive clinic for the Community Middle Viqueens on Monday night against cross-county rival Liberty. The Purple and Gold drove in 15 runs on seven hits and claimed the 15-3 win. The Viqueens took an early lead off the Lady Patriots, driving in three runs in the top of the first inning...

Learning Way Elementary teacher Regan Aymett had a video crew documenting her lessons on Monday as part of the National Education Association's Master Teacher Project. The videos of her teaching techniques will be available to teachers across the nation to use as a reference, as well as Aymett's own remarks and reactions (sometimes, for example, it can be instructive to note what doesn't work). Aymett is one of 96 master teachers joining the project nationwide. As a looping teacher, Aymett teaches first graders one year and then teaches second grade, including many of the same children, the next year. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

An outdoor party gone out of control on Richdale Lane early Sunday ended with two arrests. A resident of the property, Michael Darrin Hickson, 22, allegedly argued with officer Gregg Loyd when told to turn down loud music. A few minutes later, more officers arrived to do a "welfare check" and ensure all were of drinking age...

Lily Vernell Sellers Neill, 78, of Shelbyville died Monday, April 14, 2014, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow at Wheel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

William "Pete" Johnson, 53, of Lewisburg died Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Marshall Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Westvue Church of Christ in Lewisburg. Burial will follow at Morton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at London Funeral Home in Lewisburg from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and starting at 9 a.m. Thursday.