Stories from Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Bedford County had five senior 4-H members attend the 93rd State 4-H Roundup this year in Martin. (Submitted photos)

Cascade High School had its first pep rally for the year last week to recognize football, golf and girl’s soccer teams. (Submitted photo)

Raus Community Club recently held a dog show. The winners (and judge) were: Cutest Dog, Bella Grace, shown by Layla Cataldo and Susan Glascoe; Best of Show, Fred, shown by David Carben; Josie Lowry, judge; Coolest Dog, Charlie, shown by Patsy Parker. (Submitted photo)

CASA Works, Inc. is looking for volunteers with a heart for children and a passion for service to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court. With a flexible schedule, volunteers dedicate 10-15 hours per month to the children to whom they are appointed. ...

The brother of a Shelbyville man seriously injured in a stabbing Monday afternoon will be charged with felony domestic assault when captured, Shelbyville police said. Jason Bryan was stabbed in the back by his brother Kevin Bryan, according to officer Russ Grubbs' report...

Tony Pilkington, 66, of Shelbyville died Monday, August 21, 2017. Graveside services will be 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Willow Mount Cemetery with the Bobby McGee officiating. Visitation will be 3-4 p.m. Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Morning classes started today at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. (T-G Photos by Jason M. Reynolds)

School enrollment as of last week was 8,591, an increase of 156 from a year ago, an official said. Superintendent Don Embry told the Board of Education about the enrollment numbers during the body's monthly meeting last Tuesday. The enrollment total often changes at the start of the year, so it could be slightly different today...

Plans for moving county offices to the former Regions Bank building on the west side of the public square include placing the county clerk and trustee's office on the first floor, with the register of deeds and the county election office in the basement...

Louise Jones Baker, 88, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Neil Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Wheel Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon.

James Franklin Cotham, 81, of Bell Buckle died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at his home, A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Cascade High School gym. His family will have a private service at his camp in Lobelville to scatter his ashes. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.