Stories from Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Angelia Nelson-James of Shelbyville graduated from Bethel University during the school's Spring 2017 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6 at the school's main campus in McKenzie. Nelson-James received a bachelor of science degree...

The local VFW post recently conducted its qualifying contest for VFW's "Voice of Democracy" program. The program is an audio essay contest for students in grades 9-12. Each year, nearly 40,000 students nationwide enter to win their share of $2 million in scholarships and incentives...

A suspect has been charged in the robbery of a Shelbyville man at a local motel in May. Branson Isaiah Freeland, 19, of Whitaker Road was arrested Sunday by Shelbyville police detective Sam Jacobs. Freeland allegedly entered an unlocked door at Budget Motel, Madison Street, knocked unconscious a man on a bed and took his wallet and two cellphones. The victim received treatment for his injuries, police said...

Gene Ray Bedsole, 79, of Shelbyville died Monday, June 12, 2017. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Ed Boggess officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

And just like that, it was over. Nashville’s unprecedented run to the Stanley Cup Finals came to a grinding halt on Sunday night in Smashville, though once again it wasn’t without its level of controversy. The Predators appeared to score a goal in the second period off the stick of Colton Sissons, but had the goal waived off due to an apparent quick whistle...

On a Saturday morning as perfect as every Saturday morning should be, more than 220 people lined the lake at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy for the "Ed Carson Memorial Fishing Day." Among that number were 128 children ranging in age from 4 to 15 years of age. For some it was their first time to bait a hook and wet a fishing line. Others were veterans of the event. All were accompanied by either their parents and/or grandparents...

Help wanted: a manager to run a city government with a budget of $22.5 million and 173 full-time employees. Some combination of experience and/or education preferred. The pay is lower than in similar-size cities. The Shelbyville City Council debated the job position requirements for a new manager during last Thursday's meeting. Much debate centered around how much the position is worth...

Gas prices continue to fall nationwide as the world supply of oil continues to rise. The current national average price for a gallon of regular gas is $2.34, according to AAA, and motorists are likely to see further drops in prices in the coming weeks...

Carlan Lynn Parrott Jr., 47, of Shelbyville died Monday at his home. A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Carlos Saddler and Daniel William Hayes officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday.