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Shelbyville Central High School Class of 1975 (Other Record ~ 12/20/15)
The class of 1975 from Shelbyville Central High School held its 40th reunion recently. Attendees included, front row from left, Tommie Adcock Washington, Becky Threet Russo, Lisa White Lawson, Cindy Henry Peek, Beth Wilson Singleton, Mary Jacobs Mealer, Nora Chunn Brandon, Janice Sebastian and Wilma McLean Marable; second row, from left, Marshall Powell, Pam Swing Harris, Ralph Edwards, Sharon Vannatta Edwards, Jay Wright, Sherry Beachboard Rambo, Kandee Kinser Walker, Suzy Coffey Mielke, Sally Bydalek Syler, Phyllis Uselton Guffy, Glenda King Orr, Lisa Brandon Neese, Carol Crosslin Dunnam, Dawn Russell Barnett, Vickie Murray Fleenor, Nancy Crowell Powell, Betty Allen Heath, Vickie Brown Gardner, Barbara Leslie Henderson and Debbie Irwin McKoon; third row, from left, Tony Compton, Laura Gammill Kincaid, Rickey Fuller, Joe Bell, John Lamb, Mary Jo Feldhaus Johnson, Robert Martin, William Newsom and Tolda Kelley Hood; back row, from left, Rusty McGee, Chuck Bernd, Ann Whitney Watkins, Marks Davidson, Mary Buchanan, John Flack, Garrett Gordon and Tonya Burk Davis. (Submitted photo) -
Local stitchers help decorate Governor's trees (Features ~ 12/20/15)
Members of the Shelbyville Satellite Group, part of Cheekwood Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America, contributed ornaments decorating three trees in the entrance of Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence in Nashville, home of the Governor and first lady... -
Three homes deliver the holiday spirit (Features ~ 12/20/15)
Members of the Shelbyville Woman's Club enjoyed their annual "Christmas Tour of Homes," a tradition club members enjoy each December. This year, the homes of Karen and Mike Inman, Rita Ann McDonald, and Charlene Judd were in the spotlight. The first home featured was the Inmans'. Karen is a member of the club and Mike is the CEO of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration... -
Sorority celebrates Christmas (Features ~ 12/20/15)
Members of Xi Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at River Bend Country Club on Dec. 10 for their annual Christmas party. A brief business meeting was held before dinner. The annual pecan sale concluded in November with proceeds going toward the scholarship fund given each year to a rising high school senior. Also, the sorority gives a donation during the holiday season to Good Sam. Members of the sorority from left to right are: first row: Brenda Wright, Donna Green, Donna Simmons, Lyn Robinson, Mickey McLean, Faye Sudberry, Kay Simmons, Jennifer Thompson, Ginny Saylor; second Row: Charlene Nelson, Debbie Alcorn, Debbie Donegan, Becky Cortner, Peggy Orrell, Linda Anderton. (Submitted photo) -
Simmons, Mosley united in marriage (Wedding ~ 12/20/15)
Cassie Lorene Simmons of Longview and Matthew Ryan Mosley of Unionville were united in marriage on the afternoon of Nov. 7 at Living Stones Community Church in Shelbyville. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Kim Simmons of Longview. She is the granddaughter of Eugene and Annie Cunningham, and the late John and Helen Simmons, all of Shelbyville... -
Kanye West and kids
(Column ~ 12/20/15)
You know there are strange things happening in the world when you listen to Kanye West lecture at a college and find yourself agreeing with a lot of what he said. I don't doubt that Mr. West is a pretty insightful person; he'd probably be the first to tell you. During the lecture he said something that stuck out to me...
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Happy holidays!
(Column ~ 12/20/15)
Christmas time again! Wow! What a difference a year has made for the library! We have a new name, a new address, a new building, and even a new parking lot! I hope that you are enjoying the elbow room in our new home as much as we are. Please stop in and see the lovely decorating job that Calvin Wilson donated to us this year as a special gift. ...
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Greatest story ever told
(Column ~ 12/20/15)
I want to invite you to join me and my family and our friends at Cannon United Methodist Church for a Candlelight Communion Service on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. The church is located at 1001 Cannon Blvd. here in Shelbyville. This communion service will be a good way for you and your family and friends to reflect upon the real meaning of Christmas as you continue your celebration of the birth of Christ...
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Sunday Conversation: Band director takes Cascade to new heights (Features ~ 12/20/15)
David Lucich, the subject of this week's Sunday Conversation, has been the band director at Cascade High School ever since the school first launched its band program, and has taken the school to its current award-winning status. His wife Christy is now a teacher at Community Elementary School... -
I'll be at work for Christmas (Features ~ 12/20/15)
What do a firefighter, nurse, grave digger and dairy farmer have in common? They may be working this Christmas while many folks are gathered around the tree opening presents. A wide variety of professionals work on Christmas, from soldiers to emergency personnel to retail and food service employees. This story is not a comprehensive list, but a snapshot of responses to a casual survey of readers... -
Vikings get by Raiders with strong 3rd quarter (High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
UNIONVILLE -- The Community Vikings outscored the Moore County Raiders in only one quarter, but their 23-10 third quarter margin was enough to claim a 59-52 victory in a District 9-A contest Friday night. The Vikings (4-5, 2-1 9A) got off to a slow start as fouls started to mount in the first quarter. Braden Simmons had four points, including a dunk, but the Raiders ended the quarter with a 12-11 lead... -
Viqueens fend off district threat (High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
UNIONVILLE -- The Community Viqueens used balanced scoring from the outside and inside to stay unbeaten in defeating the Moore County Raiderettes 61-54 in a District 9-A contest Friday night. "We were able to score in the post and I think that helped us outside and just the opposite," Coach Allison Martin of the Viqueens said... -
Eaglette streak improves to 5 (High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
COOKEVILLE -- A strong third quarter helped to lift Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes to a 54-38 win over Cookeville in the Cookeville Christmas Tournament on Friday night. The win makes up a 43-31 Hall of Fame game loss to Cookeville earlier in the season and marks the Eaglettes' (6-4) fifth win in a row... -
Harvey honored for conseling work at Community (Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Deputy Tracey Harvey, a 21-year law enforcement veteran, was honored by the Tennessee Counseling Association at a conference in Murfreesboro when she was presented with the Tennessee School Counselor Association's Counselor Advocate of the Year award. Harvey is the school resource officer (SRO) at Community High School, a position she has held over 15 years... -
Jail escapee tried to burn stolen truck
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
The man accused of escaping Bedford County Jail allegedly tried to burn the truck he stole while leaving Shelbyville, police say. After allegedly breaking into three convenience stores between Shelbyville and Williamson County, Harley Caffee, 20, drove to Yazoo City, Mississippi in the old Chevrolet pickup stolen from Street Rods by Michael, Detective Sam Jacobs of the Shelbyville Police Department said...
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Young and indebted: Millenials too often get snared in credit debt (Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Credit experts are urging Millennials to think twice before opening a line to borrow money. USA TODAY/CNBC ran a story last month on how young people are still getting trapped in credit card debt despite legislation that aimed to stop the targeting of college students... -
Help for the holidays (Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Robert Freeman beams as he holds his new truck during City Outreach Ministries' annual toy distribution Saturday. Kobe Simmons of Boy Scout Troop 370 pauses from loading a food-delivery pickup. The American Legion (Big Brothers) distributed food on a cold Saturday morning to veterans, the elderly and families. A steady stream of cars was lined up into Kingree Road to receive the food...
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