Stories from Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Eakin Elementary School observed Red Ribbon Week during October. During that time students discussed the importance of keeping their body clean and healthy and drug free. Third, fourth and fifth grade students were given the opportunity to participate in poster and essay contests. Two of the winners from the poster contest were Leigha Green, fourth grade, and Brock Luckado, third grade....

Martin Methodist College (MMC) will hold its second annual Service of Lessons and Carols in celebration of the holiday season. The event will be held Sunday 4 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pulaski and is free and open to the public. This service comprises nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels that tell the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus. ...

It took two taser jolts to stop a suspect Saturday night, police said. Rodney Sylvester Dillard, 26, of Belmont Avenue was objecting to being arrested on a domestic assault charge when officer Todd Sanders administered the jolts. Dillard was also charged with assault on an officer, resisting arrest, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was being held on $13,000 bond Monday...

EAGLEVILLE -- It wasn't an offensive masterpiece by any stretch, but the Cascade Middle Lady Champions were able to string together enough consistency to claim a 34-22 DRVC win on Monday night at Eagleville. The two teams struggled to find their early footing, netting a single basket each in the opening quarter...

EAGLEVILLE -- The Cascade Middle Champions picked up a big road win in DRVC play on Monday night, thrashing Eagleville 47-29. After a closely contested first half that left the Eagles teetering on a 16-13 lead, the Champions erupted for 22 points in the third quarter to pull away...

After playing to an 18-18 tie at the end of regulation, Harris Middle School was outscored 10-8 in overtime in a 28-26 loss to Tullahoma East in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Monday night. East led 6-2 at the close of the first quarter before Harris went on an 11-3 run in the second period to hold a 13-9 advantage at halftime...

Harris Middle School's Golden Eaglettes rolled to a 48-11 win over Tullahoma East in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Monday evening. After playing to a 4-4 tie in the first quarter, Harris outscored East 20-4 in the second stanza to lead 24-8 at the intermission...

The Liberty Patriots held off a Community Middle Viking last minute comeback as the Patriots defeated the Vikings 55-53 in a DRVC contest Monday night. It was the Vikings who took the lead in the early going. Zander Monroe scored five points as five Vikings made the scoring column in leading Community to a 16-9 first quarter advantage...

The Liberty Lady Patriots took a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter and held off a Community Middle Viqueen comeback as the Lady Patriots defeated the Viqueens 26-24 in a DRVC intra-county matchup Monday night. Mezzie Dunn of the Lady Patriots scored four points in the first quarter, but three-pointers by Jesa Moore and Rilley Davis helped the Viqueens take a 9-4 lead heading to the second quarter...

It's difficult enough for an actor to master one character in a comedy or drama. But "Greater Tuna," opening Friday at The Fly Arts Center, requires its cast -- Marc Majors and Neal Gordon -- to play nearly a dozen characters each, from a would-be cheerleader to a delinquent to a Baptist preacher, dashing on and off stage in a flurry of costume changes...

ATLANTA (AP) -- Raging wildfires fueled by high winds forced the evacuation of thousands of people and damaged hundreds of buildings in a popular resort town on the border of the Smoky Mountains National Park as National Guard troops arrived early this morning to help overwhelmed firefighters...

Before you wrap up a toy for the child in your life, take heed to safety tips like the recommended age, but if you think your child has swallowed a foreign object, don't hesitate to seek help. "The minute you notice your child has swallowed something, or fear the child has swallowed something, bring him to the emergency room and have it looked at," said Purnima Unni, pediatric trauma injury prevention program manager at Monroe Carell Jr. ...

Several local businesses report good response from holiday shoppers on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. "We were busy all day Friday and Saturday," said Lorinda Gambill of Bedford-Moore Farmers Co-Op, which has an extensive line of gift items...

Chapel, 8Jessup Altemont "Monty" Coldwell, 84, of Midland, Texas, a native of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 2 at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland with Dr. Tim Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 1.

The Shelbyville FCE Club met on Nov. 1 at the home of Irene Spears. Refreshments were served. Lucille Sorrells opened the meeting with seven members present. Devotion was given by Edna Gordon titled "Guard Your Heart" from Proverbs 4:23. Margaret Hicks read the minutes. The roll call question was "What is something good that happened to you this year?"...

Restoration Station day care wants the public to know it can provide child care any time -- literally. Life Restoration Church, 2011 S. Cannon Blvd., has operated the day care since May. Dana Williams, wife of the pastor, the Rev. Randy Williams, runs Restoration Station...

Two Sisters Travel Co. has become a Preferred Sandals Agency (PSA), joining an elite group of travel agencies recognized by Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts as experts in the Caribbean's Luxury Included Resorts. To become a Preferred Sandals Agency, travel agencies must undergo rigorous training including having half of their staff become CSS certified, and spending many hours in the Caribbean, experiencing and learning about the properties firsthand. ...

Denny Franklin Adams, 79, of Shelbyville died Monday, November 28, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jeff Smith officiating. Entombment will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Randall Thaddeus Jordan, age 52, of Eagleville, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Garfield "G.G." Glover, 98, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Jason Daughdrill officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday.