Stories from Friday, February 13, 2015

Another life was lost Thursday morning at the dangerous Fairfield Pike-Route 437 (Bypass) intersection. Brenda Ann Burks, 61, of Shelbyville was killed instantly at about 9:30 a.m., Sgt. Mike Davis of the Shelbyville Police Department said. A passenger, her granddaughter Kyra Burks, 13, of Highway 82 South, was injured...

Don't expect gas prices to hit the $3 mark anytime soon, one expert says. "How long will they last is the real question," said Don Lindsey, Tennessee public affairs director for AAA. "Right now, there's nothing in sight to indicate the oil prices will rebound to anywhere near where they were (early) in 2014."...

An Antioch man made a best interest plea Thursday for his role in a case of murder for hire. Sean Alexander Gearhardt, 22, pleaded to facilitation of first degree murder, and will serve 60 percent of a 25-year sentence before he is eligible for release...

Shelbyville's city council approved bids Thursday to place caution lights at the bypass and Fairfield Pike, hours after another fatality at the intersection. The bid of $230,645.41 was won by Wright Paving, which also includes the resurfacing of Coney Island Road from Depot Street to Belmont Avenue...

Love is in the air -- at least, for some people. As Valentine's Day approaches the T-G weighed in with locals about their Valentine's plans and whether or not they enjoy the day set aside for lovers. Luawana Robb, a local business owner, is looking forward to seeing what her husband has planned...

A Tullahoma woman is trying to establish a cancer support group that would cover South Central Tennessee. Julia Logan-Mayes said she hopes to set up a Gilda's Club chapter that would cover not only Tullahoma but also seven surrounding counties, including Bedford County. ...

The University of Tennessee Extension will offer "Girl Talk" classes Feb. 23, March 2 and 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Extension Office on Midland Road. Moms and daughters attend all three classes together to talk about their changing bodies and sexuality. There will be snacks, games, door prizes and a variety of teaching methods to keep the class interesting and fun...

EAGLEVILLE -- A 58-55 win over the No. 5 Moore County Raiderettes on Thursday night was enough to send the Community Viqueens back to the District 9-A title game for a chance to repeat as district champions. Thursday's 9-A semifinal showdown had the feel of a heavyweight bout with two teams going the distance...

New Hope Chapel will begin a seven-week Lenten study on Wednesday of this week, Ash Wednesday, meeting from 6-7 p.m. each Wednesday. Child care will be available. The study will cover aspects of the Bible in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Each week, the topic will be one of Christ's seven final sayings on the cross:...