Stories from Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Roy M. Cobble, 69, formerly of Shelbyville, died after a brief illness on August 21, 2016 at his home in Charleston, South Carolina. Per his request, he was cremated. A memorial service will be scheduled in Shelbyville at a later date.

First Community Bank is stepping into The Celebration in an artistic way. The bank's main branch on Elm Street is displaying various items associated with the horse show. The public is invited to view the display, which runs through Saturday, said Linda Nichols...

The city of Shelbyville is moving forward on updating its zoning map. The maps have not been updated since 2008, city planner Amanda Rhinehart said during Tuesday's City Council study session. The new map will update zoning designations for 103 properties, Rhinehart said...

Although one football player chooses to remain seated during the National Anthem, support for our nation is strong and clear at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Flag horse Ranger T. Walker, owned and ridden by Ernie Brewbaker, carries the flag on Tuesday night as the staff at center ring and spectators put their hands over their hearts. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Bethany Morton and Kirby Bannister of Shelbyville announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry and Ann Marie Morton. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary Ellen Brown, and the late Bobby and Evilo Morton. She graduated from Shelbyville Central High School in 2005. She works at Bedford Vision Clinic...

A Shelbyville woman has been charged with stealing $60,000 worth of jewelry from a Signal Mountain psychiatrist, according to a report by The Chattanoogan news website. Elizabeth Jo Christmas, 60, was charged with theft over $60,000 by Hamilton County authorities. She has denied the charges, investigators said...

After a slow start, Harris Middle School's Golden Eagles settled down and cruised to a 50-28 win over Coffee County in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Tuesday evening. Coffee County struck first with a one-yard run to go up 6-0. Malik Lottie scored the first touchdown for Harris on a 50-yard run. He added the two-point play to make it 8-6 for the Eagles...

BELL BUCKLE -- The late Coach James Cordero was remembered at The Webb School opening football game with the presentation of a plaque to his wife, Carmel Cordero, which marks the initiation of the James Cordero Student-Athlete Teammate Award dedicated to his memory...

The Webb School took a close loss in a dual-team match on Tuesday afternoon at River Bend Country Club, falling 205-201. Webb was led by Arkadii Zaprudnov and Copeland Rone, both of whom shot a 48. Seung Min Lee followed for Webb with a 50, while Joe Collins concluded the varsity scoring with a 59...