Stories from Friday, July 24, 2015

Children from Ms. Menza's Daycare took advantage of the nice weather and visited the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library earlier this week. (T-G Photo by Derrick Hill)

Butler's Creek FCE met July 20 at the home of Barbara Troxler. Refreshments were prepared by the hostesses: Barbara Troxler, Jean Raby and Joyce Cartwright. Kay Harrell called the meeting to order with the seasonal eating tip, and "A Volunteer" was read by Gloria Crick. A devotion, entitled "Holy Tomatoes," was read by Melissa Turrentine, followed by prayer. Blessing of the food was given by Debbie Crosslin. Roll call was answered by 14 members and visitor Wilma Swicegood of Dickson...

After inheriting the position as coach of the Community Vikings one month before the start of the football season last year, Chris Grooms and the Vikings took their lumps on the field. Without much time to implement any kind of system, Community showed flashes of success on offense, but struggled defensively during a winless 2014 season...

Drivers on South Cannon Boulevard need to keep an eye out for raised manhole covers and other utilities protruding from the pavement as resurfacing work continues. (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely)

The Rotarian of the Year award for 2014-2015 was presented to Wayne Bomar. This award is voted on by the members of the club. (Submitted photo)

Buddy, an American Pit Bull owned by David Wilkerson, doesn't meet a stranger. He spotted a photographer at Riverwalk Park and wanted to be petted. "I bring him here every day," Wilkerson said. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

The latest in a series of women's safety and self-defense classes will be held next week under the sponsorship of Shelbyville Police Department and Bedford County Sheriff's Department. The class, taught by Det. Carol Jean of the police department and Deputy/School Resource Officer Tracey Harvey of the sheriff's office, will be 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at First United Methodist Church on the square. It's free and open to any woman...

People will be in for a Fair time starting Monday. That's because it's time for the 18th annual Bedford County Fair. The fair runs from Monday through Saturday. The Home Ec and Ag exhibits will be received Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The fair's new theme is "Sow It, Grow It, Show It."...

Tennessee once had three bookmobiles. Now there are only two. The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library's van burst into flames Thursday morning. It's been declared a total loss. Doris Seagroves was driving the 1986 Chevrolet van on U.S. 231 North when the "check engine light" came on...

James Douglas Langston, 73, of Franklin, a former Shelbyville Central High teacher and coach, passed away at Saint Thomas Mid-Town Hospital in Nashville on Friday, July 24, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Harlin Student Center at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home of Murfreesboro is handling arrangements.

Donnie Jones, 69, of Shelbyville died Friday, July 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Carroll Crosslin officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will follow from 4-7 p.m. Sunday.

A Bedford County man is in custody after what investigators describe as a "large amount" of child pornography was found on his computer. Robert J. McBride of Unionville-Deason Road was charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor Friday, Sheriff Austin Swing said...