Stories from Wednesday, August 26, 2015

First Community Bank's Kids Club Event was held August 1. Kids Club members got to paint a picture, learn about savings and received a free t-shirt and goodie bag. (Submitted photos)

The Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee presents the Brighten Your Corner award to East Depot Street merchants Northcutt Surveying, Elaborate Images and the (Pat) McMillian Building, where McMillian used to reside. Linda Nichols presents the plaque on behalf of First Community Bank, the award's sponsor. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

Wholesale Supply Group and SERVPRO held what they hope to be the first of a regular series of cookout luncheons for contractors last Thursday at Wholesale Supply Group, said Mickey Casson, one of the organizers. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

Shelbyville's Golden Eagles finished second while the Eaglettes won a District 8-AAA tri-match at Lincoln County on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles finished one stroke back with a 186. behind Lincoln County's 185. Lawrence County fired a 195. Shelbyville Central's Elliott Smith carded a 39 for medalist honors...

The Webb School claimed a slim, 15-stroke win over county opponent Community on Tuesdya afternoon, defeating the Vikings 172-187 at River Bend Country Club. Eli Freeman took match medalist honors for the Feet, with Oscar Westh-Blanc finishing a stroke back at 41...

Though the Forrest Lady Rockets escaped Wartrace with a 3-0 win, the final score wasn't quite indicative of just how close the game was for the better part of 75 minutes. Both squads, while held scoreless in the first half, had a handful of missed chances on both ends of the field...

After talking an early 2-0 lead, Shelbyville Central saw visiting Siegel scored seven unanswered goals to claim a 7-2 victory in the Eaglettes season and home opener on Tuesday evening. Seniors Lesleigh Blackburn and Olivia Doak put the Eaglettes up 2-0 in the first half, but Siegel scored three goals in the final nine minutes of the opening half to lead 3-2 at the intermission...

Bedford County Assessor of Property Ronda Clanton was recently named Member of the Year for the Tennessee Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers (TIAAO). In presenting Clanton with the award, President Ryan Cavanah said, "Ronda has been involved in TIAAO for a number of years and is always willing to help in anything needed. ...

Microsoft has now released Cortana, its Siri-like digital assistant, as an Android app, albeit in a beta test version. You have to sign up for the beta test before downloading the software. Cortana began life as a feature of Windows Phone, but it's now moved to the desktop as a part of Windows 10 and is tightly integrated with Microsoft's new Edge browser. Users who discover Cortana on the desktop will be able to also use the assistant on their Android phones...

Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic (MTSNC) will be offering a free class Saturday on the Trap/Neuter/Release program (TNR) of feral and stray cats. The class will be held at First Community Bank on Elm Street, in the meeting room by the courtyard. This is a new location; the previous site was the Chamber of Commerce, but the change was made due to the flume collapse...

A motorcycle thief may be on the loose in Shelbyville. The second bike theft this month occurred overnight Sunday from the front yard of a home on Cherokee Trail. The 2007 Suzuki GSXR sport bike is black with green flames and is valued at $8,500, police said...

Linemen for Shelbyville Power Co. were busy Tuesday morning redirecting power lines away from the collapsed flume between the fire and police departments. (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely)

A carnival worker with Amusements of America sets up a ride Tuesday on the Celebration grounds. The carnival runs Thursday through Sunday. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

The Duck River Watershed Education Committee has received a $1,000 grant to help with stream cleanup projects for the fiscal year 2015-16. Grant dollars were awarded by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups with the projects...

After some discussion, Bedford County Financial Management Committee agreed Tuesday night to send a courthouse security proposal to the full commission. County Finance Director Robert Daniel and County Mayor Eugene Ray had asked whether Bedford County Sheriff's Office could get by with hiring only two new employees rather than three, but Chief Deputy Jason Williams said all three were needed...

As opening classes of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration begin, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations of Tennessee walking horse abuse at a stable in Murfreesboro. No charges have been filed. The investigation was prompted by undercover videos the Humane Society of the United States says were taken at ThorSport Farm. They were released to the public on Tuesday...

This video was released by the City of Shelbyville on its Facebook page:

It was a tough loss for Harris Middle School in the Golden Eagles' 12-8 defeat by visiting Lewisburg on Tuesday evening. The Eagles (0-2) had the ball late in the game with a chance to get the win, but a long touchdown pass was called back and a couple of other penalties hampered their chances...

Everette Beasley "Rock" Brown, 90, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Rasnick officating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.