Stories from Sunday, September 6, 2015

A Shelbyville man is being sought as a suspect in a shooting death early Sunday in Fayetteville. Michael Domonic Sales, 29, will be charged with criminal homicide, Fayetteville police officials say. Sales is accused of shooting Carlton Capone Caruth, 19, of Fayetteville in the parking lot of a game room on Main Avenue South. The men had been fighting inside the building moments later, police say...

I Am Jose, Casey Wright up, was named Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion early Sunday morning, closing out the 77th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The entry, winning its third straight World Grand Championship, retired all four challenge trophies in the class and became only the second horse to win three years in a row, the first since Talk Of The Town in 1951, 1952 and 1953. The stallion is owned by Billy and Debbie Woods of Lexington...

With the added expense of massive flume repairs, some Shelbyville city council members are again studying donations to non-profits. During discussions about the city's debt this week, councilman William Christie raised the topic of reducing the amount of funds Shelbyville pays to the organizations...

The driver of a small Nissan (above) was initially reported unconscious after she drove into the path of a tractor-trailer Thursday afternoon on South Cannon Boulevard. Veronica Lee Gross and Stephen Harris, who police said is her boyfriend, were arguing when she allegedly intentionally crossed the centerline and hit the truck, Lt. Trey Clanton said...

A suspect attempted to dispose of marijuana as he was being patted down for weapons early Friday, police said. Melvin Perkins of Shelbyville "began pulling things from his shirt pocket" after being stopped for questioning on Greenwood Avenue at Deery Street, officer David Curley said in his report...

Several members of the Bedford County Board of Education attended a fall district meeting of the TSBA on Sept. 1. The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the district meeting at South Lincoln Elementary in Lincoln County. "TSBA Fall District Meetings gives our staff the opportunity to connect with school board members from every part of the state so that we not only hear their concerns but also provide them with the support they need to help them make the best decisions for the children and schools in their communities," said TSBA executive director Tammy Grissom.. ...

GAINESBORO -- 2-0. It's a record that's never been attached to the Community Viking football team -- until now. Another strong second half was the difference as the Vikings came from behind to defeat the Jackson County Blue Devils 30-26 in the region opener for both teams...

SPRING HILL -- A win is always good for the soul, but a region win on the road when you didn't play your best eases the mind as well. Shelbyville Central remains undefeated after claiming a 42-21 road win over Summit in a Region 5 5A matchup on Friday night...

WATERTOWN -- Heading into Friday's Region 4-AA opener, Champion coach Jake Tyre knew Watertown (2-1, 1-0) had the potential to pile on the offense. He didn't expect the Purple Tigers would be able to accrue over 600 total yards against his Champions in a 49-18 loss...

Big showings in the first and third quarter was all the Webb School needed to bury Bowling Green Christian Academy, 49-22 on Friday night in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Wes Watson found the end zone for the first Feet score of the night on a 33-yard TD run...

One of the truisms of life is that you can't judge a book by its cover. And to that point, I wanted to share a beautiful story with all of you. This is especially for all of you teachers, active and retired. As Mrs. Thompson stood in front of her fifth grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie...

Your library board chairperson, Vicki McCord, and I were laughing about some of the "great books" that we really, in truth, hadn't particularly enjoyed. Personally, I think in some situations, too much is made of the merit of literary classics and not enough credit is given to all those "just plain good reads."...

I hardly ever have the time to watch TV. Admitting this makes me sound more important that I am. Call it having two kids under the age of three or working to establish a new business while still finding time to be creative and be a dad, but television has taken a far back seat to what it used to be...

It's an unseasonably mild day in late August and students all over the state head to college campuses. At nearby Motlow State Community College, new president Dr. Anthony Kinkel personally greets students with his friendly voice and trademark listening ear...

T-G: How long have you worked as a minister? Have you worked other jobs? Heard: I have been a minister for 26 years. My first 20 years I served as assistant pastor at Freeway House of the Lord in Toney, Alabama, and senior pastor at Heavensway Baptist Church in Ardmore, Alabama. The last six years I was an evangelist and singer with 4 Ever Praise Ministries of Ardmore....

Carley Christine Sullivan and Kyle Blake Winton announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeff Sullivan, and Dion and Christie Gordon. She is the granddaughter of Aaron and Wanda Sullivan, and Olene Womble and the late Aaron Womble...

Chelsey Michelle Crowell of Shelbyville and Zachary Michael Gregory of Henderson, Kentucky were united in marriage on the evening of Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church of Shelbyville. The bride is the daughter of David and Tammy Crowell of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Billie Crowell of Shelbyville and the late Elmer Crowell, and Burton and Peggy Orrell of Shelbyville...