Stories from Friday, September 26, 2014

Shelbyville firefighters show off t-shirts and hoodies they are selling to raise funds to fight breast cancer. Fire Chief Ricky McConnell kneels in front with, standing from left, Brandon McCullough, Chris Cartwright, John Young, Matt Doak, Josh Wilson, Clint Smotherman and Tim Dixon. The shirts are available in navy and pink. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

Safety was the main concern at a joint meeting Thursday night of Shelbyville's city council and planning commission over the placement of cellular communications towers in residential neighborhoods. "Stealth designs" -- making the towers look like trees or hiding them within objects such as church steeples -- and concerns over setbacks were discussed...

Bedford County's jobless rate fell to 7.2 percent in August, according to preliminary figures released by the state department of labor and workforce development. Labor force estimates for the Shelbyville (Bedford County) micropolitan statistical areas shows 20,510 were employed out of a labor force of 22,090, with an estimated 1,580 without work...

In what's believed to be the first time in school history, the Shelbyville Central home football game tonight against Giles County will be televised live. The game can be seen across Middle Tennessee on MyTV30, part of the station's Friday Night Rivals series of high school football games...

Outdated prescription medication drugs left in a disposal bin in the Bedford County Sheriff's Department were discarded Thursday. "Hundreds of pounds" were removed, said Detective Lt. Jason Kennedy, standing at left with Detective Tiffany Host and Lt. Nikia Elliott. The public is invited to use the bin, located next to the front door of BCSD headquarters. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

A woman accused of falsely identifying herself to obtain prescription medication Sunday was arrested Wednesday by Shelbyville police. The person who the Suboxone was actually prescribed for attempted to obtain her prescription at Walgreens, North Main Street, and was told it had already picked up...

Volunteer Garden Club held its monthly meeting at Never Rest Park, with Alice Jensen and Bonnie Wright serving as hostesses. Club members have assisted with garden tours, the Duck River Clean-up and the Imagination Library Fish Fry. Members have taken the Flower Show School Course II and attended the Jackson Field Day...

In a game that will be showcased across Middle Tennessee, Shelbyville Central hosts Giles County in a non-district match up tonight at Eagle Stadium. The game will be televised on MyTV30, part of the station's Friday Night Rival series of high school football games...

Town and Country Garden Club held its summer social with spouses at the home of Rita and Edward Huffman. Hostesses were Charlene Nelson, Rita Huffman, and Nancy Reak. Those attending in addition to the hostesses were: Edward Huffman, Dick Reak, Barbara and Ted Blanton, Catherine...

It wasn't pretty, but the Cascade Champions were able to orchestrate a game-winning drive against the Liberty Patriots on Thursday night, claiming the 20-14 intracounty rivalry. After tying the game at 14-14 on a 31-yard touchdown pass to Bradley Houston from quarterback Grayson Tramel with 2:17 left in regulation, the Champion defense was able to hold strong and not give up the go-ahead two-point conversion attempt...

The Community Middle School Vikings took on the Eagleville Eagles on Thursday night and looked to get a win to go along with the homecoming festivities. Thursday's game was a battle of two defenses as the Vikings came out on top, 20-16. The Vikings kicked off to the Eagles on Thursday night electing to get the ball at the half...

Shelbyville Central claimed a 4-0 win at Franklin County in a District 8AAA soccer match Thursday night. Olivia Doak scored a pair of goals while Alexis Larion and Emma Haynes each added a goal. "This was a nice win, especially after a tough district loss on Tuesday night," Central coach Neal Gordon said. "You are always a little concerned about how well you will rebound and I'm proud of the girls. We played a lot better on defense and this was a great team win."...

T-G STAFF REPORT It took five sets, but the Community Viqueens were able to escape a pesky Fayetteville City Lady Tiger squad and claim a 3-2 victory on Thursday night in Unionville. Community fell behind with a 25-23 Set 1 loss, but rebounded by winning the next two sets by scores of 25-21 and 25-19...

BRENTWOOD -- The Webb School Lady Feet notched their second win of the season on Thursday evening at Curry Ingram, defeating the host team 3-1. Webb jumped out to a 2-0 lead after claiming a 25-20 Set 1 win and a 25-16 Set 2 win. Curry Ingram struck back in the third set with a 25-23 win, but Webb was able to hang on with a 25-20 fourth set win to put the match away...

In a final tune up before its regional match next week, the Webb School was able to edge visiting Zion Christian 385-392 on Thursday at River Bend. Webb's Eli Freeman was the match medalist, winning with an 81 final score over the 18-hole tune up. Luke Garland carded a 95 while Jarrod Wilson followed with a 100...