Stories from Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Tennessee Department of Transportation has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration to designate State Route 840 as Interstate 840. The change was requested to encourage more economic growth along the corridor and more traffic diversion around Middle Tennessee's urban core...

In an effort to facilitate the start of student move-in for fall classes, the annual Middle Tennessee State University Fall Faculty Meeting will be held a day earlier this year. While traditionally held on the Friday before the start of classes, this year's meeting will be held on Thursday. At the meeting, MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee will give his annual State of the University address to faculty and staff...

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Captive Insurance Section recently earned a prestigious Highly Commended recognition as part of the 2016 U.S. Captive Services Awards. For the third consecutive year, Tennessee was nominated for the U.S. Domicile of the Year award. Sponsored by London-based Captive Review magazine, the global captive insurance awards are open to all U.S. states with active captive legislation...

Tennessee played a pivotal role in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. During a hot summer in 1920, Tennessee became the final state needed to meet a requirement that three-fourths of states approve the amendment in order for it to become federal law...

The Wheel FCE Club held a picnic at Bell Buckle Cafe on July 21. Charlotte Foster was the reporter. There was a short meeting after the lunch. Business discussed: Upcoming meetings; Lunch & Learn Aug. 31 at noon at the UT Extension Office; dues for 2017; and August meeting. Officers for 2017 were elected...

Wartrace Baptist Church sent several members to Provo, Utah, to serve as part of a mission team during the summer. While there, the group partnered with Shelbyville's Southside Baptist Church in making repairs and serving in other various ways to help Russ Robinson and his congregation at First Baptist Church in Provo. (Submitted photo)

This mannequin, in front of a store near the downtown square, is all dressed up for action. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

A woman whose allegedly brought heroin to a Bedford County Workhouse trusty working at the city garage on Industrial Boulevard was arrested Friday. An ambulance was called late Friday morning due to fears that the user, who survived, had stopped breathing...

It's too soon to see concrete evidence, but Pam Henry, aquatics director for Shelbyville Recreation Center, is sure that the exploits of Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps will have an impact on local interest in swimming. "It usually does," said Henry, who confesses that she's been closely following the Olympic Games in Rio...

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, M.D. issued this statement just before press time today on the recent Tennessee Walking Horse developments: "The Tennessee Walking Horse industry is a significant part of the economy of Kentucky, Tennessee and other states across the country and is comprised of thousands of individuals and small businesses. ...

Republican members of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia's congressional delegations are requesting the USDA extend the public comment period for proposed changes to the Horse Protection Act. Ten representatives and four senators signed off on two letters asking for 60 days' extension to the deadline, which is Sept. 26...

The Celebration is formally demanding the USDA not disqualify horses without providing the owner a chance to respond. Joseph D. Wilson, counsel for the Celebration, sent a list of demands to the government agency last week. The letter concerns horses being ruled in violation of the Horse Protection Act by the agency's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) veterinary medical officers. Wilson asks for a written response by this Friday...

Mabel Porterfield Payne, 96, of Lewisburg, formerly of Shelbyville, died Monday, August 15, 2016 in NHC Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at London Funeral Home in Lewisburg with Dr. Tom Dumser officiating. Friday, August 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of London Funeral Home in Lewisburg with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and beginning at 1 p.m. Friday.

Peggy Jean Locke Bell, 68, of Bell Buckle died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church.