Stories from Sunday, October 15, 2017

The rallies planned for Saturday, Oct. 28 are bringing varying reactions from local pastors and the business community. The Bedford County Ministerial Association, which represents some but not all churches, met Thursday and issued a proclamation against white supremacy and all other forms of racism. The document is similar to one issued by the Southern Baptist Convention this past summer...

Matthew Crosslin, age 9,a Cascade Elementary student, killed his first turkey during the season opening weekend. He is a the son of Ricky and Donna Crosslin and grandson of Sonny and Glenda Baker of Wartrace and Gene and Henrietta Crosslin of Shelbyville...

A year ago, when county commissioners were deciding whether or not to build a justice center along with a state-required new jail, some representatives of the downtown area were quite vocal in their opposition, saying that it would devastate the area if judicial functions were to be moved elsewhere...

A craving for sweets and socializing brought the folks of Unionville and beyond together Saturday, Oct. 7 for the 17th annual Sorghum Squeeze. Organized by Randall Crowell, the event provides attendees a sneak peek at the process of making the thick and sweet sorghum syrup...

A suspect who ran to his car and took off as deputies arrived at his home Thursday afternoon faces multiple charges. Jacob Eugene Bolin, 20, ran to his car, which was parked behind a shop building near his Enon Church Road home, and sped away while deputies Steve Mills and Willie Castleman approached on foot with warrants in hand...

Shelbyville Central capped off a fantastic homecoming week with one of the biggest upsets in the state this season. The Golden Eagles dominated the second half in a 38-14 win over Class 5A No. 3-ranked Columbia Central in a Region 5 5A contest on Friday night...

The Community Vikings were four-of-four on fourth down conversions, with two of the conversions resulting in touchdowns as the Vikings defeated the Loretto Mustangs 40-18 in a Region 5-2A matchup Friday night. Wyatt Sobiek passed for four touchdowns and ran for two as Community (3-5, 1-3 R5-2A) celebrated homecoming in grand style...

HARTSVILLE — Cascade Champion coach Jake Tyre knew heading to Trousdale County for Friday night’s Region 4-AA game would be a tall order to fill. Ripe with a historic tradition of high school football that includes 10 state titles, the Yellow Jackets proved to be as good as advertised and dealt the Champions a 42-0 defeat...

Like the theme song for “Gilligan’s Island," Elder Gary Jon Ostrander III is experiencing life with “no phone, no lights, no motor car, not a single luxury” as he spends his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) mission trip in various part of Guatemala...

CHAPEL HILL - When Elder Gary Jon Ostrander III received notification of where he would be spending the next two years of his life on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) he didn’t have to open the envelope to know where he was going...

The Beta Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held their annual dinner and fashion show at First United Methodist Church on Oct. 3. More than 200 tickets were sold. "Remember, ladies, that no matter what season we are in, we have to love ourselves and enjoy our own style," said Carolyn Matusek, owner of Carolyn's boutique and moderator of the show. "Savor every season of your life and spend time with the ones you love and always remember to love yourself."...

The New York Times reported back in 1982, that a truck driver from Southern California, with 45 weather balloons rigged to a lawn chair, took a 45-minute ride to 16,000 feet before he got cold, shot some balloons out and crashed into a power line. I know it sounds strange, but it's true...

Last week I took you on a walk through the adult sections of our library. It only seems fair now to give children equal time. If you haven't looked at children's library materials since you were a child yourself, it is high time that you did. You are going to see a lot of differences among the modern books. ...

Ever hear the phrase, "too many cooks in the kitchen?" I've caught myself using that phrase a lot lately. In fact, when I used it last night after an experience that literally involved sharing cooking duties with someone, I stopped myself and wondered why I have been using the phrase so much lately. Could it be my lack of patience is again catching up with me?...

Buddy Lee Bynum, sweet fur baby of Rocky and Debby Bynum of Shelbyville. (Submitted photo)