Stories from Thursday, January 5, 2017

Pictured is the Flat Creek United Methodist Church musical Christmas program during the Christmas day service. In no particular order are: Gillian Leverett, guitar; Jasmine, Jordan and Noela Suarez; Cheyenne, Savanna and Madeline Adams and Maebry Long. Not shown is Kristianna Leverette, who directed the program. (Submitted photo)

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) will recognize the winning entrants in the 2016 Fire Prevention Poster Contest at an awards event on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy. The poster contest is a longstanding annual event used by the SFMO to highlight and promote fire safety awareness throughout Tennessee schools. ...

The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. ...

Auditions for The Fly Arts Center's spring play, "Moonlight & Magnolias," will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, and 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at The Fly, 204 S. Main Street. The play, by Ron Hutchinson, is a farcical comedy based on true-life events. Producer David O. ...

Three men were charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a deputy smelled its odor during a traffic stop early Monday. Deputy Chris Morton stopped an SUV driven by Anthony Shurlow of La Vergne on Wartrace Pike at 12:52 a.m. due to an alleged light law violation...

The 2016 year was chalked full of headlines throughout the sports world that shook every level of competition to its core. Peyton Manning won a Super Bowl in his farewell tour, the Cubs ended a 108 year World Series drought and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the franchise first NBA Finals...

On Friday, Dec. 30, a gathering was held at Riverbend Country Club to honor the junior golf team, which was wrapping up an extraordinary year of competition. Club president Gerry Fanning addressed the team in front of family and club members. "You make Riverbend look good with all of your successes," Fanning said. ...

After buying a NOAA weather alert radio for a family member for Christmas, I happened to remember that my own weather radio wasn't working correctly. I dug it out, played with it, removed the backup batteries (which had started to corrode), and realized it was a goner...

Question: How can you have a fun time while benefiting a local non-profit organization that serves the community in so many ways? Answer: By participating in the annual Trivia on the Fly event on Saturday, Jan. 28. The trivia contest not only provides a night full of fun, but supports The Fly Arts Center, said organizer George Bruno...

A motor vehicle accident Wednesday evening on State Route 99 in Rockvale has taken the lives of three people, at least one of whom had Bedford County connections. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, Michael L. Collins, 44, and Suzanne E. Collins, 34, both of Chapel Hill, and Ronald E. Smith, 59, of Eagleville, were all killed. The Collinses' 6-year-old son, who was properly restrained in a child seat, survived...

Carolyn Bell Knox, 81, of Tullahoma died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Creation Church in Tullahoma with senior pastor Don Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow at Smith's Chapel Cemetery in Moore County. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.