Stories from Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Master Sgt. George M. "Mike" Scott was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Vietnam Era Veterans. Scott is currently first sergeant for the 332nd Recruiting Squadron in Nashville. A Lafayette native, he was deployed the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Southern Watch. He has also served in Germany, Michigan, Korea, Georgia, Texas, North Dakota and California during his military career. (Submitted photo)

A nice pitching performance by Hannah Burks helped lead Harris Middle School to a 1-0 victory over Franklin County North in first round action of the Central Tennessee Conference Tournament on Monday afternoon. Burks pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only one hit with six strikeouts and no walks...

WATERTOWN -- It wasn't an offensive masterpiece by any stretch, but Cascade backed another stellar outing behind starting pitcher Brooke Sudduth and claimed a 4-1 non-district win at Watertown on Monday afternoon. Sudduth pitched six scoreless innings and struck out 13, while walking just two...

PULASKI -- It's been a rough district slate for the Cascade Champions in 2016. That trend continued in Game 1 of a District 12-AA series at Giles County on Monday night with a 10-5 loss to the Bobcats. Cascade seemingly took control of the game, knocking in five runs in the top of the second, but surrendered eight to the hosts in the bottom of the frame...

Items allegedly stolen from a flea market on Madison Street were found in the possession of a man two blocks away in a Deery Street parking lot Saturday morning, Shelbyville police said. Officer Bobby Peacock said he spotted Charles Antwain "Putt" Smith, 39, of Smith Street stacking boxes atop each other at 6:51 a.m...

Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes left their hitting sticks in their bat bags in a 5-0 loss to visiting Lawrence County in a 5-0 loss in a District 8-AAA matchup on Monday evening. Right-hander Marci Birdshaw kept the Eaglette batters in check, allowing only three hits while fanning eight with two walks...

Most high school football players who hope to move on to the collegiate level try to stand out in some form or fashion. That's not too difficult for 6-foot-6 Community senior Braden Simmons. Simmons recently signed his letter of intent to continue his college career playing football at Bethel University...

Warm spring days bring out the best in Tennessee's beauty, such as these irises -- Tennessee's state flower -- in bloom. Take time to enjoy nature's delights springing into view. (T-G Photo by Andrea Nix)

NASHVILLE -- A resolution that would order Tennessee to sue the federal government over its refugee resettlement program passed Monday in the state House. Senate counterparts previously approved the resolution and would only have to agree to a change that would allow a private law firm to sue on behalf of the state before the measure becomes law...

Seeking love online has its advantages -- but it can also get you in deep trouble. A Shelbyville man told police he joined the Plenty of Fish dating site Monday of last week and quickly received a text from someone claiming to be a woman in Georgia...

The Bedford Cancer Foundation's annual Walking For Cancer Horse Show, held Saturday at Champions Arena, show started off with a rendition of the national anthem and the display of the flag. See more photos at http://www.t-g.com/gallery/26961. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

Ricky Lane Brewer, 61, of Shelbyville died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Gowen-Smith Chapel with Doug Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation wwill be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Betty Juanita Beasley Adcock, 74, of Hickory Hill community died Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill with the Rev. Dan Sweet officiating. Burial will follow at Pressgrove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday.