Stories from Wednesday, October 4, 2017

The League of the South, a white nationalist group which held rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro in 2013, plans a "white lives matter" rally in Shelbyville along with other groups on October 28, according to a posting on the website occidentaldissent.com. Shelbyville Police Chief Jan Phillips told the Times-Gazette this morning that the group does not plan to hold a parade and therefore does not require a permit from the city. ...

Alene Modrall Gray Claxton, 97, of Murfreesboro died Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Remigiusz Marion Kuban, 79, of Shelbyvulle died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no services planned,

Five-week-old Knolyn Dwayne Mitchell Blair died Sunday, October 1, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.

What will happen to the Our Town Park? The City of Shelbyville has been maintaining the park next to Pope's Cafe on the square since 2011 but has to decide what to do in the future, according to discussion at the City Council study session Tuesday. The late attorney John Norton owned the property, said Mike Alsup, parks and recreation director. His estate has not decided what to do with the site yet...

Tourism dollars, by conventional wisdom, are highly sought-after. Tourists spend money on food, gas and lodging, boosting the local economy and sales tax revenues, but by definition don't expect the local government to educate their children. The economic development and tourism (ED&T) division of Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce has discussed various concepts over the years for promoting and developing local tourism, but hasn't reached much of a consensus, said chamber CEO Allen Pitner. ...

The Protestant Reformation may have happened 500 years ago, but it will be the focus of a church conference next week. Beth Sar Shalom Reformed Christian Church will host "Reformation: 500 Years Later" next Monday through Friday. The times are 7-9 p.m. daily. Monday and Tuesday programs will be delivered in Spanish as well as English, while the remainder of the lectures will be in English only, said the Rev. David Carrera, the church's pastor...

As cool temperatures settled into Shelbyville Friday morning, it was perfect weather to sit on the courthouse square for a cup of joe at the Coffee Break. (T-G Photo by Terence Corrigan)

A program that has improved the quality of life for hundreds of people and educated thousands of professionals will mark its 50th anniversary in new quarters. The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday on the first floor of the Alumni Memorial Gym, home of the new Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. A ribbon-cutting is slated for 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public...

A room air conditioner was stolen from a Cates Street home Sunday, Shelbyville police were told. Other thefts reported to area authorities: A wallet containing cards was taken. The following were charged since Monday by the Shelbyville Police Department, Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are only charged; guilt or innocence will be determined by the courts...

As National 4-H Week kicks off we would like to take a moment and share with you what some 4-H'ers have been busy doing the past few weeks. We had great help from our 4-H volunteers during Environmental Awareness Week at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. We also had students do their part in promoting 4-H at a local elementary school, and we cannot forget the success some of judging teams have had in recent weeks...

The Huddle House restaurant chain, including the location on North Main Street in Shelbyville, has again partnered with the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry program, a nationwide effort to raise funds for kids in America who are under-nourished on a regular basis...

On Sept. 8, the Bedford County FFA Chapter of Shelbyville Central High School held their annual welcome back cookout at the Shelbyville Central High School CTE Annex. The chapter members were able to enjoy a meal together while talking about the upcoming year of FFA events. ...

On Sept. 28, Martin Methodist College welcomed former Tennessee Chief Justice William C. Koch Jr. (pictured) and Pulaski native Attorney Joseph Ward Henry Jr. to serve as guest speakers for the Justice Henry Law Lecture Series. Koch, president and dean of the Nashville School of Law, led the discussion of the early ouster of former Tennessee Gov. Ray Blanton to a full house of students, faculty and community members. (Submmitted photo)

Wendell Miller has spent 50 years with Kroger, 47 of them with the Shelbyville store, and 46 of them with the title of grocery manager. The chain recently recognized Miller at "The Barneys," its the annual celebration event for associates with milestone anniversaries...

Shelbyville Lions Club members Peggy Bush, Eddie Wright and Bryant Shearin are shown conducting a recent vision screening of a student at Learning Way Elementary School. A total of 54 children were screened at that school that day and the club also screened at Eakin School that same week. Each year the club screens local daycares, pre-school, kindergarten and 4th grade students This early prevention is critical in catching and preventing future eye problems. (Submitted photo)

The Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution held their first meeting of the 2017-18 fiscal year at the Riverbend Country Club on Sept. 27. In observance of Constitution Week, Forest A. Durard, Circuit Court judge for the 17th Judicial District gave an address concerning the U. S. Constitution with an emphasis on the First Amendment. Pictured with Durard is retired Circuit Court Judge Muriel Robinson, who is a member of the Shelby Chapter. (Submitted photo)

Cascade Elementary School has announced its Titan Transfer Students of the Month. Front row, from left: Aaron Moore, Sophia Chappell, Damien Maldonado, Kate Gonzalez. Back row: Assistant Principal Robin Ayers, Nathan Lemmons, Lincoln Gulick, Donna Mooney of Titan Transfer. Not pictured: Katherine Damron, Alaina Roberts. (Submitted photo)

COLUMBIA — A valiant comeback effort fell just short for the Community Viqueens in the District 6A finals at Columbia Academy on Tuesday night. After falling behind two sets to none, Community rallied and forced a fifth-set tiebreaker, but ultimately never got the offensive wheels moving in the final set and fell 3-2 to the Lady Bulldogs...

UNIONVILLE — While clinging to a precarious 1-0 lead midway through the second half against the Cornersville Lady Bulldogs in an elimination game of the District 6-A tournament Tuesday night, Coach Chris Brothers and the Community Viqueens found little time to relax or feel very comfortable about their lead...