Stories from Friday, March 3, 2017

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Jeff Arnett, the man responsible for overseeing production of the world's supply of Jack Daniel's, has been named Master Distiller of the Year at the 2017 Icons of Whisky America Awards presented by Whisky Magazine. The Icons of Whisky are the annual industry awards organized by Whisky Magazine that recognize the very best people and places in the whiskey business around the world...

According to a Shelbyville police report, officers responded to an unwanted person at Pop-A-Top on Madison Street. Upon arrival, it was noted that two subjects were located laying in the back parking lot. Officer Christopher Vest gathered more information and determined that Nicholas Eberle, who appeared to have been in an altercation, had been asked by the Pop-A-Top manager to leave the establishment...

From May 22 through May 25, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville will host a six-member Council of Occupational Education accreditation team from several states. The team will be reviewing 10 standards that measure and document the quality of the 13 full time programs education offered by TCAT-Shelbyville...

On Feb. 22, the Cascade FFA officer team attended the Tennessee State FFA Legislative Breakfast in Nashville. While at the breakfast the officers had the opportunity to listen to numerous guest speakers, including Gov. Bill Haslam. After the breakfast the officers volunteered to work with the state FFA officers in delivering Tennessee FFA history books to all of the legislators in their offices. ...

In 1939, the production of "Gone With The Wind" was the biggest news story in Hollywood, and one of the biggest stories in America. Millions of Americans had read the book and were eagerly anticipating the movie adaptation. Independent producer David O. ...

EAGLEVILLE — Throughout the postseason, the Community Vikings have been involved in heart-stopping games that have culminated in the team reaching the finals of the Region 5-A tournament. Thursday night’s championship game was a nail-biter just like the others, but this time the Vikings came up a little short...

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais introduced the Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2017, the same bill he had introduced in the last legislative session, on Thursday. DesJarlais' spokesman Brendan Thomas said the bill, which pertains to Tennessee Walking Horse inspections, is meant to protect the industry...

Mrs. Kacey gets crazy for Dr. Suess dress up day at Thomas Magnet school. (Pre-K assistant)

A Celebration of Life for Benny Louis Johnson, age 73, of Shelbyville (June 1, 1943 – March 1, 2017) will be held at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2017 with Dr. Bill Jaber and Brother Steve Murphree officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6 p.m. with the memorial immediately following at 6 p.m.

Mrs. Gladys Taylor Beasley, age 94, of the Cedar Grove community of Bedford County passed away on March 2 at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Beasley will be held Sunday, March 5, 2:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 451 Manire Road, Chapel Hill, Tennessee, with Reverend Danny Freeman officiating....

Mr. Charles Sanborn, age 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born to Charles Hubert Sanborn, Jr. and Edna Frazier Sanborn on July 8, 1944, at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Davidson County, TN....