Stories from Friday, October 21, 2016

Josh Lynch presented a program on his company, Athena Broadband, to Rotary Club of Shelbyville on Oct. 12. Lynch described the firm's products and services and spoke on ways to bring broadband to rural areas. (Submitted photo)

Four generations of the Robert and Mignon Spence family were together recently as he was being honored for 27 years' service as an elder at Green Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. From left are son Mike Spence, great-granddaughter Sidney Spence, Robert and Mignon Spence, and grandson Bobby Spence holding great-grandson Logan Spence. (Submitted photo)

AT&T announced Wednesday a $5,000 contribution to Motlow State Community College to support non-traditional, underserved students preparing for high-skill jobs requiring technology-based skills in Tennessee community colleges. The donation will fund scholarships to help students begin a path toward completing their college degrees. The contribution was presented at Motlow State...

Money was taken from an unlocked vehicle at a White Street residence between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday, police were told. Approximately $30 in bills and change are missing, the victim said. A "slight smell" of marijuana led to the arrest on drug charges of a man stopped for allegedly not dimming his vehicle's lights for an oncoming officer Thursday morning...

The Cascade Middle Lady Champions just had too much gas in the tank for visiting Huntland on Thursday night. Huntland battled competitively for much of the first half, but Cascade was able to wear down the Lady Hornets in the second half for a 53-35 home win...

Following a disappointing overtime loss to Liberty on Tuesday, the Cascade Champions responded in a big way, throttling visiting Huntland 52-26 on Thursday night. Huntland held the upper hand early, posting a 10-7 lead after the first quarter, and stretching its lead to 22-18 by hafltime...

Al Rogers browses through books for sale Monday at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library, which is holding its annual book sale through Saturday, Oct. 29. Rogers said he was looking especially for books by William W. Johnstone. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagles return home tonight after three weeks on the road to face Region 5-5A foe Columbia in a special night at Eagle Stadium. Not only is it Pink-Out Night, but it is Future Eagles Night and a win over the Lions will ensure a TSSAA State Playoff berth for the Golden Eagles...

A benefit will be held tonight for Bryan Smotherman, who is being treated for lupus and is out of work. The event will feature barbecue and hot dogs for dinner. It will run from 6-9 p.m. at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. Shirley Wheeler and The Golden Girls will host the benefit singing and auction, according to the event's Facebook page. Performers will include Souldiers of the Cross and One Voice...

As of 12:15 Thursday, after a day and a half of early voting, a total of 1,382 Bedford County residents had gone to polls to cast ballots in the Nov. 8 general election -- a strong and steady turnout that's roughly equal to the number of people who cast ballots in the entire early voting period for the August election...

Brenda L. Parker Parsons, 66, of the Halls Mill community, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at St. Thomas Rutherford after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Tommy Dye and Billy Howell officiating. Burial will follow in Crowells Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.

Susan Patricia Hamilton, 54, of Shelbyville died Thursday, October 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m.