Stories from Thursday, January 14, 2016

Multiple stab wounds during an argument landed a Shelbyville man in jail on assault charges Tuesday. Lawson Howard Jr., 53, of Fairgrounds Heights allegedly stabbed another man's left hand and inflicted cuts on his face and chest during an argument, Shelbyville police...

Thank you Shelbyville, I would like to thank the citizens of our community who came to participate in the Celebration Christmas. Myself, the Celebration board, fellow employees, and volunteers that put the event on were amazed with the attendance of over 2,500 people. The concept of a quality, family oriented, holiday event, with a carnival-like feel has been a goal for a couple of years...

There will be numerous observances next week of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday is on Monday. Here are a few we've been notified about: l The fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon will be held 11 a.m. ...

This winter, when you are home sick with the cold or flu cuddling with your dog or cat may feel like just what the doctor ordered. A Vanderbilt infectious disease expert, while stopping short of actually prescribing in-home "pet therapy" for colds or flu, says that if having your companion by your side makes you feel better, go right ahead. Pets won't catch or spread human viruses...

Bedford County Historical Society held its winter meeting Dec. 7 at First United Methodist Church. The evening began with a pot luck supper and was followed by the society business meeting. Recording secretary Carolyn Jones presented the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. ...

Butler's Creek FCE met for its Christmas celebration Dec. 14 at the home of Gay Ervin. Dinner was prepared by Gay, her daughters Amy and Teresa, her daughter-in-law JoAnn, and her sister, Louise Moore. After dinner and a tour of the house, the 14 members and Extension Agent Whitney Danhof exchanged gifts by playing Dirty Santa...

The Times-Gazette recently discussed the city of Shelbyville's 2016 goals and other issues facing the city with Manager Jay Johnson. Listed below is a short summary of some of Shelbyville's goals and other topics listed from that interview and from city documents...

The scam attempts keep coming. For one Shelbyville-area woman, over and over and over... "He's called me five times today," she said of the man claiming he was going to forcefully collect money she doesn't owe the Internal Revenue Service. "They know everything about me," she noted. "He said he was going to take me before the magistrate. I told him he was a scam and he keeps calling."...

The Fly Arts Center will host its second annual "Trivia On The Fly" fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 30. The Bedford County Arts Council benefit pits three-person teams in a trivia contest, with questions created especially for the event, including questions about local history and other topics...