Stories from Friday, July 21, 2017

One month from today, Billy Hix -- a science educator with homes in both Shelbyville and Huntsville, Alabama -- will be at Madisonville Community College in Kentucky, with an expected crowd of 10,000, providing running commentary for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse...

The two finalists for Shelbyville city manager made the short list despite concerns raised about each application. The city council on Tuesday selected Shanna Boyette and Jim Bradford to move on to the final interview round on Saturday, Aug. 5. Bradford had previously said he would be available on that date to travel to Shelbyville to interview -- he is stationed with the U.S. ...

Shelbyville firefighters braved 95-degree heat to douse a fire in a detached garage at the Grady McGee home on Whiteside Street late Thursday afternoon. McGee told investigators a pile of wood chips apparently ignited at some point; he had seen smoke coming from the pile earlier but thought any fire was out. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

The Shelbyville-Bedford County public library is pleased to announce that applications are now available to apply for the first 20 slots to participate in the free basic beginner’s computer courses that will be offered funded by a grant from the State of Tennessee...

The Webb School’s varsity boys’ basketball team traveled to Winston-Salem, N.C. to attend Danny Manning’s Wake Forest Basketball Camp on June 23-24. The Feet went 5-0 and won the small school division. “It was a nice way to end our summer camp season” said Webb Head Coach Jeff Mitchell. “The big upside was them seeing a great college campus and interacting with coaches and trainers that are not only at the division I level, but in the ACC — probably the best basketball conference in the NCAA.”...

The Shelbyville Sharks claimed second last weekend in the RACE swim league championships held at Sewanee. The Sharks entered the championship meet after an unbeaten romp through the regular season schedule. In the womens’ division, Shelbyville claimed second behind Manchester, with the Makos posting a 1,030 final score in the girls’ division, with the Sharks just behind in second place with a 917 final score...

Earlier this week, the Shelbyville City Open wrapped up play with the championship rounds of the various categories of competition. The 2017 City Open champions are: Men’s A Singles Connor Shea def. Zach King 6-3, 6-3. Men’s A Doubles Paul Montgomery/Steven Knowles def. R.J. Pierce/Charley Myers 6-3, 6-4...

Do you have a recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies? Or do you enjoy painting, photography or crafts? Did your garden produce beautiful tomatoes or did you put up a delicious batch of strawberry jam? If so, the UT/TSU Extension Offfice wants you to enter the exhibition entries at the Bedford County Fair...

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the March of Dimes, with the support of the Tennessee Department of Health and UnitedHealth Group, are working together to offer a new model of group prenatal care called Supportive Pregnancy Care® (SPC) to area women and babies...

Two small bullets proved costly for the members of Whiteside United Methodist Church. The bullets completely destroyed the central heat and air system of the Midland Road church, according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report. The unit, out of service since mid-June, will cost approximately $8,000 to replace, the report said...