Stories from Friday, August 19, 2016

Columbia State Community College has announced nearly 430 graduates for its spring 2016 semester. Graduates from this area include: Brittany Cantrell Kaitlyn Ester Lauren Smith Shelbye Stacy Stephanie Clark Kenlea Gillum Melanie Brown Ryan Daughrity...

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney A. McPhee stressed the challenges of increasing student retention and faculty salaries in the face of limited funding resources during his traditional State of the University address Thursday inside Tucker Theatre...

Nancy Powell, 85, who created the town-wide Wartrace Yard Sale in the 1990s, has been named honorary ambassador of this year's event by the Wartrace Chamber of Commerce. Powell had noticed visitors to the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on the streets of Wartrace looking for daytime activities. ...

The Bedford County FFA of Shelbyville Central High School has been recognized in the 2016 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activities that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities...

The man charged with robbing Hopps Express No. 2, Union Street, on July 29 now faces charges of robbing the same store in 2015. Evidence was found from the 2015 robbery as Christopher Rayvon Starks, 29, of Germantown Road was being arrested Tuesday night, Detective Lt. Brian Crews of the Shelbyville Police Department said...

COLUMBIA -- The Webb School fell a little short on Thursday afternoon in a dual-team match at Graymere Country Club, facing Zion Christian. Webb turned in a team score of 214 while Zion finished with a 197. Webb was led by the efforts of Joe Collins, who finished his round with a 45...

WINCHESTER -- The Community Viking golf team picked up a big win against Moore County on Thursday afternoon at Bear Trace, beating the home team 195-234. The Purple and Gold was led by Spencer Smith's low medalist score of 43, while Brayden Stpehenson carded a 48...

Shelbyville Central finished second in a District 8AAA tri-match with Coffee County and Franklin County on Thursday afternoon at River Bend County Club. Eagle senior Elliott Smith and Coffee County's Samuel Prater each shot and even par 72. On Tuesday Shelbyville Central rolled past Lincoln County in a district match...

Cascade's freshmen showed in prime form in Thursday's opener against Nolensville. The Lady Champions peppered the Lady Knights' goal all night long and came away with a 6-0 shutout victory. Five of the six goals scored came off the toes of freshmen, including a hat trick by Kailey Snell...

This large tree in the front yard of Lane Street Inn, East Lane Street, was brought down by a strong wind gust during a thunderstom at sunrise Thursday. (Submitted photo)

UNIONVILLE -- It was a clean sweep for the Community Viqueens in their first victory of the 2016 season. The Purple and Gold swept visiting Lancaster Christian in three sets on Thursday afternoon. The Viqueens won each of the first two sets by scores of 25-15 and finished the victory with a 25-17 Set 3 win...

Lorettia Love folds clothes to re-organize tables during the Angel Wings ministry Thursday at Shelbyville Church of God of Prophecy. The church gives away clothes and food every month. Organizers estimate between 30-40 households are served in each session. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

UNIONVILLE -- Turnovers and missed opportunities were costly for the Community Middle Vikings as the Moore County Raiders defeated the Vikings 26-6 in a DRVC football contest Thursday night. Community (0-2) committed four turnovers, with three of the miscues leading to Raider touchdowns...

The Cascade Middle Champions (1-1) coasted to a huge first win on Thursday night over visiting Westwood. Led by the efforts of eighth grader Blaze Bryson, the Champions scored early and often in the 32-12 rout. Cascade needed just two plays from scrimmage before Bryson rattled loose on the first of four rushing TDs on a 43-yard TD...

Dr. James M. Gifford, a Bedford County native who is caretaker of the literary legacy of Jesse Stuart, will be the guest of honor for Friends of Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library's annual author luncheon, which will be held Oct. 11 at the Blue Ribbon Circle on the Celebration grounds...

The official start of the 78th Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is only five days away. Morning classes will start inside Calsonic Arena on Wednesday, with the evening performances in the big outdoor oval kicking off Thursday night. Ticket prices vary according to date, but for many nights of the show, a general admission ticket costs just $5. Reserved seats are also available. Contact the Celebration office at 684-5915 for more information...

Tonight marks a new era for the Shelbyville Central football program. Justin Palmer was named the Eagles' new head football coach on July 8 after the sudden departure of former coach Jason Hardy to take an administrative position at Jackson County. To say that it's been a busy six weeks would be a huge understatement, but the challenge of a short-term transition is over and the team is ready for the season opener tonight at home against Lawrence County in a non-region matchup...

Robert Lee "Bob" Gibbins, 69, of Shelbyville died Monday, August 8, 2016 in Clarksville after a brief illness.

Clara C. Faulk, 96, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Friday, August 19, 2016, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Memory Chapel in Laurel with the Rev. Arnold Kelley and the Rev. Russ Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.