Stories from Friday, March 18, 2016

America's two most-famous superheroes, about to share a movie screen, are a study in contrasts. Superman, an alien with seemingly endless power, is optimistic, idealistic, and openly cooperates with the powers that be. His true identity is Kal-El, the last surviving native of the planet Krypton. He hides behind the persona of Clark Kent, a journalist, although Clark's small-town values are part of him as well...

Tax season is in full swing, and the last thing anyone needs is a "taxing" problem. Scammers claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service continue attempting to trick older Bedford County residents. "We have been trying to reach you," a caller told a Bedford County woman last week...

An anonymous donor will match public contributions to Imagination Library of Bedford County up to $4,000 through the month of April. The Imagination Library program, founded by entertainer and entrepreneur Dolly Parton, provides each child who is enrolled a book a month from birth through age 5, a total of 60 books. The program is now operating in locations around the world, but Tennessee is the only state where it's offered to every child in every county...

A Wartrace woman and her daughter were seriously injured in a traffic accident Thursday morning on U.S. 231 in Rutherford County near Christiana. Rhonda Jones, 40, and her daughter Lulu, 4, are hospitalized, investigators said. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rhonda Jones was northbound when she lost control of her van, overcorrected, and ran off the right side of the roadway. The van overturned in a ditch and struck a tree, the THP said...

A trespasser on U.S. 231 North property struck a caretaker checking on an unfamiliar light Wednesday night, authorities said. The man was exchanging vehicles when he saw a light in the distance that was different from those of the Shelbyville Municipal Airport runway, which borders the rear of the property, according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report...

Dale Proctor said that even while he was having lunch, he was thinking about work. The farrier said that while he stays busy year-round, business does pick up during this season. He works with walking horses and roping and barrel-racing horses. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

A number of Times-Gazette employees wore green to work Thursday, but sports editor Chris Siers and Ron Cirillo of the mail room went the extra mile and found the true festive spirit of the St. Patrick's Day holiday. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

The Cascade Lady Champions took full advantage of a huge fourth inning to claim their first win of the 2016 season on Thursday afternoon. With the score tied at one apiece, Cascade plated 12 runs in the fourth inning to coast to the 13-1 vitory over visiting Eagleville...

EAGLEVILLE -- The Community Middle Vikings dropped a tough one on Thursday afternoon at Eagleville, falling 5-4 in extra innings. Eagleville drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the eighth to claim the win. James Neeley got the start for Community and pitched 3 1/3 innings, while Chris Land worked the final innings in relief...

The Cascade Middle Champions dropped a tough one on Wednesday afternoon, falling 7-4 to visiting Forrest. Matthew Pilkington was the tough-luck losing pitcher, despite pitching five strong innings for the home team. Tyler Knight worked the final innings in relief...

Harris Middle School's Golden Eagles claimed a 7-6 victory over Franklin County South in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Thursday evening. Barrett Melson got the start on the mound for the Eagles and went three innings, allowing three runs...

Lydia Darnell's class at Community Middle School recently competed in the Special Olympics at Motlow State Community College. The students competed in basketball and were assisted by the Motlow men's and women's basketball teams. The students did an incredible job and came home with a trophy. Front row: Josue Juarez, Nathan Bailiff, Billy Stallings and Blysse McKee. Back row: Case Grizzle, Jacqual Holman, Martina Ramirez and Khari Pentecost. (Submitted photo)

Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville Volunteers met March 16 to honor two of their colleagues who are retiring from the volunteer program this month. Lois York, left, a retired nurse, has been a part of the volunteers for seven years. Mattie Ray Wiser has been a volunteer for 13 years. (Submitted photo)