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More baby turtles (Submitted Photo ~ 08/05/14)
Noah show's off his new pets. -
Shelbyville Central 2014 football schedule (High School Sports ~ 08/05/14)
*Denotes District 8-AAA game Note: All games start at 7 p.m... -
Community 2014 Football Schedule (High School Sports ~ 08/05/14)
*Denotes District 9-A game Note: All games begin at 7 p.m... -
Cascade 2014 Football Schedule (High School Sports ~ 08/05/14)
*Denotes District 12-AA game Note: All games begin at 7 p.m... -
USDA sending reports to prepare for new programs
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced Friday that farmers should start receiving notices updating them on their current base acres, yields and 2009-2012 planting history. The written updates are an important part of preparing agricultural producers for the new safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill...
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Incentives offered for streamside buffers
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
The Nature Conservancy and Tennessee Valley Authority are partnering to promote streamside buffers along streams in the Duck River Watershed areas of Bedford and Marshall Counties. Buffers are vegetated areas of trees and grass on stream banks. They are very important to our waterways because they provide stream bank stabilization, erosion control, clean water, cooler water temperature for aquatic species, and improved wildlife habitat...
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Attemped escape in cab doesn't work for suspect
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Police tracked down a man who allegedly pushed a cart loaded with food, beer and cola from Walmart late Saturday afternoon. Loss prevention employees said the man left in a cab. Officer Brock Horner had the dispatcher contact the cab company, found the address where the suspect was dropped off and arrested Rodney Lee Davis, 53, of Railroad Avenue...
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Barnes honored by missions group (Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Dr. Donald Barnes, founder and president of International Medical Assistance Corp., has now been given the title president emeritus, while Tommy Whitwell is the organization's new president. While serving as IMAC's leader for 23 years, Barnes was responsible for medical equipment being shipped to developing countries around the world. Barnes took medical teams to minister both medically and spiritually... -
Community Health paying $98M to settle claims
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Community Health Systems Inc., owner of Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville and Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, has agreed to pay $98 million to settle federal claims of improper billing by the hospital company. The Justice Department and Community Health announced the settlement Monday. ...
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Too much to keep
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
For the past four years or so, Shiloh United Methodist Church in Wheel has had a community closet -- an outbuilding on the church property, featuring donated items ranging from clothing to household goods, which are sold at a greatly-reduced rate to those in dire need...
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Tradition continues: Wartrace Horse Show's 108th year (Local News ~ 08/05/14)
The 108th annual Wartrace Horse Show featured large classes, quality entries and a large crowd, according to industry representatives. Winky Groover won the stake with MP2 for Debbie Eichler of Rising Star Ranch. (Submitted photo) -
Back to class (Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Teacher Holly Steiner welcomes a student to the first day of school Monday at Cascade Elementary School. See more photos at http://www.t-g.com/gallery/back-to-school-2014. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds) -
Paula Theresia Wade
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Paula Theresia Wade, 91, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
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Terrie Dale Pitts
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Terrie Dale Pitts, 56, of Shelbyville died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jennings & Ayers Funera Home in Murfreesboro. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Jackie Carolyn Agee Teague
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Jackie Carolyn Agee Teague, 83, of Jacksboro, mother of John Kenneth Teague Jr. of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jacksboro Cemetery. Cross-Smith Funeral Home of Jacksboro is handling arrangements.
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started First Grade (Submitted Photo ~ 08/05/14)
Annie Katherine Prince started First Grade at Liberty School this year -
Shop the next-to-latest for deals
(Column ~ 08/05/14)
Your potato chips may be spying on you. Well, not really. But the great technology website The Verge (theverge.com) had a fascinating story about MIT researchers who have found a way to eavesdrop through sound-proof glass by focusing a camera on items such as a bag of potato chips or the surface of a glass of water. If you have a good enough camera, it can see the bag or the liquid vibrating, and those vibrations can then be interpreted and played back as sound...
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Corker, Google announce help for businesses to get online
(Business ~ 08/05/14)
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker announced this week that representatives from Google will host a "Tennessee Get Your Business Online" event in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Music City Center, the large new convention center in downtown Nashville...
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Suspect charged with changing prescription
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
A Shelbyville man was arrested for allegedly modifying a prescription Sunday. Phillip Timothy Swing, 54, of Midland Road allegedly changed the digit '1' to a '4' on an otherwise legally-obtained prescription, in an attempt to get 40 instead of 10 pills, Shelbyville police said. He was arrested at a drug store...
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811 Day: A reminder to call before digging
(Business ~ 08/05/14)
Atmos Energy Corp. is joining utilities nationwide to recognize National 811 Day on Monday, August 11, 2014. This day serves as a reminder to all -- homeowners, construction crews, and do-it-yourselfers -- to observe safe digging practices by always calling 8-1-1 before any digging occurs...
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Gambill returns as manager
(Business ~ 08/05/14)
Paul Gambill has returned to Preferred Financial, located at 206 Lane Parkway in Shelbyville, to serve as manager. Preferred Financial will host a grand opening Friday Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the public is invited to stop by and meet Paul and his staff...
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Aymett again named master teacher (Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Regan Aymett, a first grade teacher at Learning Way Elementary, has been selected as a National Education Association (NEA) science master teacher. BetterLesson, which partners with NEA on the program, announced the latest cohort of 65 NEA science master teachers from 23 states across the country. ... -
Agents attend TAT Conference (Business ~ 08/05/14)
Nakai Waynick and April Finch with Celebration Travel recently attended the 18th Annual Travel Agents of Tennessee Conference and Trade Show in Nashville. The annual event brings travel professionals and tour operators together for a series of seminars, classes and face-to-face communication... -
Narconon offers help fighting addiction
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. You may reach Narconon at 800-431-1754 or drugabusesolution.com...
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FCE Club Reports
(Other Record ~ 08/05/14)
Heart of the Home FCE Club met on June 2. Six members were present; there was one visitor. The club held a work day to make bead crosses. Whitney Danhof gave a program on calories. Business: leader training, Share Fair, Lunch and Learn, All of the Above and 4-H Horse Show...
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Test your fire safety knowledge
(Features ~ 08/05/14)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering an online, interactive quiz for members of the public looking to test their fire safety smarts. The quiz reinforces the messages behind NFPA's annual awareness campaign, Fire Prevention Week, and its 2014 theme, "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"...
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Kroger to hire 500 (Business ~ 08/05/14)
Kroger will host a job fair in Murfreesboro on Saturday, Aug. 9 to help fill positions in their six Murfreesboro stores and other nearby locations. Approximately 500 part-time positions are available throughout Middle Tennessee. "We have a variety of part time positions we need to fill," said Melissa Eads, Kroger spokeswoman. "Positions are available in most every department including Front End, Deli, Meat, and Grocery."... -
MTSU expecting 853 to graduate Aug. 9
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Middle Tennessee State University's upcoming summer 2014 commencement ceremony, set for Saturday, Aug. 9, will celebrate a lifetime of educational achievement for more than 850 students. The ceremony, which will begin at 10 a.m. Aug. ...
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Gracie Victoria Wicks
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Gracie Victoria Wicks, 81, of Shelbyville, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. The family will receive visitors from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Per her request, she was cremated.
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