Stories from Sunday, February 7, 2016

Charlie E. Louvin Jr., 61, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. A private burial was held at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Amy Elizabeth McGowan and Mason Eldridge Gassaway of Shelbyville announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and DeLynn McGowan of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Dee and Normalyn McCullough, and Wayne and Imogene McGowan, all of Shelbyville...

A new book by a woman entrepreneur for all women is taking aim at the cultural attitude that says the busier you are, the better. Alli Worthington is an author, speaker, blogger, and the Executive Director of Propel Women, an organization that empowers female leaders. Her new book is "Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy."...

I am a member of the Bedford County Ministerial Association, and I look forward to the fellowship I have with the men and women of the clergy here in the area. We brainstorm about ideas for community ministry, working with other ministers and churches for a common goal of preaching the gospel, or involvement in various service projects...

During one of our recent snowed-in afternoons, Larry and I were watching "Jeopardy" when the category ROY G. BIV was announced. We turned to each other in puzzlement since neither of us had ever heard of him. After the show, I consulted the trusty Internet for enlightenment. ...

There is a period in every toddler's life known as the "terrible twos." Every parent can probably attest there's some truth to this statement, regardless of how you interpret it. However -- I declare in my most scholarly voice -- I'm not sure they should be called the "terrible twos."...

Members of the Town & Country FCE club gathered at Christian Care Center on Monday, January 25 to entertain residents with hot cocoa and home-baked cookies. Participating were Janet Boyce, Libby Covington, Janelle Douglas, Hazel Foster, Jeanine Miranda and Catherine Talley...

When long-time local residents hear about "the burning of the Bedford County courthouse," what they immediately think of is the 1934 incident in which a lynch mob gathered to threaten a young black man, E.K. Harris, who was accused of assault. After Harris was smuggled out of the courthouse, disguised as a National Guard soldier, an enraged mob burned the building to the ground...

This beautiful photo was taken by local photographer Annette Sissom. The Times-Gazette is looking for community submissions of high quality scene photos from Bedford County for possible inclusion in this year's Salute magazine. In particular, we are looking of photos that represent the county's four seasons, however, all great feature photos including agricultural photos, scene photos, or photos portraying active lifestyles or children playing are greatly appreciated. Send to editor Sadie Fowler at sfowler@t-g.com. (Photo by Annette Sissom)

To the editor: Actually, this letter is to the residents of Bedford County. The county is below poverty level (percentage wise) already. Every day you see people in the T-G getting a ticket for expired license, no license, revoked license, suspended license or no car insurance...

"The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive." -- Albert Einstein The highlight of the week was Governor Haslam's State of the State address which he gave to us on Monday evening. The House chamber was packed with all the legislators as well as many distinguished guests from across the state...

How in the world did my recent blog post on the Times-Gazette website get out of hand? I posted a blog asking people to provide first and last names when submitting news or a photograph to the newspaper. That is part of properly identifying people we are referring to in stories and photos...

Nine Tennesseans whose lives have centered around service to others will be celebrated at Middle Tennessee State University's annual Unity Luncheon as part of the university's observance of Black History Month. Judge Camille R. McMullen of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals will be the featured speaker at the luncheon, which is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Student Union Ballroom on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro...

Motlow State Community College will present master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq to perform the program, "Notes at Noon" to celebrate Black History Month. The performance will be Thursday, Feb. 18, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Eoff Hall in the Powers Auditorium on the Moore County campus...

Middle Tennessee State University's Small Business Development Center will conduct a free seminar on "Crowdfunding" from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 3050 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro. Attorney Jay Leftkovitz will speak...

A former Middle Tennessee State University student whose love of animals led him into a wild career will be the guest on the next "MTSU On the Record" radio program. Host Gina Logue's interview with "Safari Greg" Carter will air from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, and from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, on WMOT-FM (89.5 and www.wmot.org)...

An attempt was made to enter a home on Drake Drive early Thursday afternoon, Shelbyville police were told. A resident told police a burglary alarm sounded at 1:04 p.m. He arrived home to find a door open, police said. Another resident, who was asleep inside, told police she saw no one but has noticed a white, four-door pickup frequently driving slowly down the street in the past few days,...

Here's our look back at the past seven days in local news. Choose the best answer for each question. 1) A Victory Baptist Academy student has received what kind of recognition for her drawing of an owl? A. It was published in the children's magazine "Highlights"...

Local Girl Scouts took delivery on Saturday of 1,289 cases, or 15,168 boxes, of cookies for their annual fund-raiser. Girl Scouts and volunteers sorted and restacked the boxes onto pallets to be picked up by parents. From left are MaryGrace Dennis, MaryAnna Patton, Fayth Dennis and Alisha Osland. For more information about cookie sales, or the Girl Scout program, call Virginia Dennis at 931-492-0124. Adult volunteers are needed in order for more girls to be able to participate. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Longtime Shelbyville firefighter Dwayne Sullivan has been appointed acting fire chief while chief Ricky McConnell is out on medical leave. Sullivan will step in Monday for what's expected to be eight to 10 weeks, city manager Jay Johnson said. A firefighter since January 1981, Sullivan has held the position of commander since July 2011. ...

T-G city editor John I. Carney, one of the judges at Heritage South Community Credit Union's chili cookoff Friday, ponders his choices. Below, judge Dr. Jimmy Clark samples one of the selections. (T-G Photos by Jim Davis)

A new soup kitchen, organized by Bedford County Ministerial Association and carried out from the basement of First United Methodist Church on the square, will be held for a trial run on Tuesday nights during Lent, with the expectation that if everything goes well, that limited run will be extended...

NASHVILLE -- The Webb School fell 63-58 at Davidson Academy on Friday night. Webb led 31-27 at the half, but a lack of offensive production in the third quarter proved to be the team's undoing as Davidson Academy went on an 18-6 run. Trailing Davidson Academy 45-37, Webb couldn't fend off the home team down the stretch...

FRANKLIN -- It was a disappointing finish to the District 12-AA schedule for the Cascade Lady Champions. Though Cascade made a strong push in the final minute, a sluggish effort through the majority of the game proved to be more than the Lady Champions could overcome in a 43-40 loss...

COLUMBIA -- After a close first quarter, Shelbyville Central came up on the short end of a 72-54 score on the road at Columbia in a District 8-AAA matchup on Friday night. The Lions only led 20-16 at the end of the opening frame but outscored the Eagles 22-10 in the second stanza to hold a 42-26 advantage at halftime...

UNIONVILLE -- Even with the regular season District 9A championship wrapped up going into Friday night's district game against the Eagleville Lady Eagles, the Community Viqueens did not want to disappoint the home fans on homecoming and Senior Night...

COLUMBIA -- Anytime you hold a team scoreless in a quarter and only allow four points in a half you've played outstanding defense. Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes excelled on the defensive end of the court in an 83-26 District 8AA road win on Friday night...

FRANKLIN -- A clutch effort down the stretch earned the Cascade Champions a 74-68 win in the District 12-AA finale on Friday night at Page. The win didn't come easy. Cascade (17-5, 5-5 12-AA) led by as many as 17 points, but saw the lead dwindle to just two points late in the fourth...

UNIONVILLE -- The Community Vikings started slow but ended fast in defeating the Eagleville Eagles 64-40 Friday night in their final District 9A regular season game. Not only did the Vikings win on homecoming and Senior Night, but the victory gave Community sole possession of third place in the district standings...