Stories from Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Submissions will open Friday for the Times-Gazette’s annual “Adorable Christmas Kids” photo contest, sponsored by the Times-Gazette, Heritage Jewelers and Little Eagles Nest child care. The contest invites readers to submit Christmas-themed photos of children, which are then voted on by readers...

EAGLEVILLE — The Community Viqueens came back from a halftime deficit to trail by only one after three quarters, but could not get over the hump as the Eagleville Lady Eagles defeated the Viqueens 37-33 Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles took a 15-9 lead after one quarter as A.K. Lemmons led the way for the Viqueens with four points...

EAGLEVILLE — The Community Vikings scored plenty of points against the Eagleville Eagles, but a big disparity at the free throw line was the difference as the Vikings fell 80-70 Tuesday night. Both teams scored the same number of points from the field with the Vikings connecting on 10 three-pointers while the Eagles made 14, but Community (1-3) was 2-of-2 at the line while Eagleville was 12-of-23...

MURFREESBORO — Points were hard to come by for the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles in a 67-15 loss to Blackman on Tuesday night. The Eagles (0-6) were outscored 28-0 in the first quarter, trailed 44-8 at halftime and 59-13 after three periods. Blackman placed four players scoring in double digits...

MURFREESBORO — Shelbyville Central dropped a 58-33 decision to Blackman on the road on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes (1-5) fell behind 16-8 in the first quarter, trailed 32-14 at halftime and 51-22 going into the fourth stanza. Jaida Bond scored a game-high 17 points while Nia Vanzant added 10 tallies for the winners...

MURFREESBORO — The Cascade Champions just never could get over the hump on Tuesday night at Central Magnet School of Murfreesboro. Though competitive at times, CMS was able to keep the Champs at bay and claim a 59-40 non-district win. Cascade competed well in the first quarter, but fell behind with a scoring drought in the second frame...

MURFREESBORO — A gritty effort on the road landed the Cascade Lady Champions (1-5) their first win of the season at Central Magnet School of Murfreesboro on Tuesday night. Cascade got quality production throughout the lineup and edged out the Lady Tigers 56-52 to claim the win...

2017 Christmas Light Display / Light Show! Winners Circle S. / Legends Subdivision

Ashley Stevens, a University of Montevallo student from Wartrace, recently played the role of Sheila Franklin in the university’s production of “Hair: An American Tribal Love-Rock Musical.” Stevens is a musical theatre and communication studies double major at the university, expecting her degree in 2019. She graduated from Tullahoma High School in 2015. In addition to her role in “Hair,” Stevens is a Montevallo Maven and a member of the Honors Program. “I was very honored to play this role and I was so excited to share it with an audience!” said Stevens. “Hair,” inspired by the counter-culture movement of the 1960s, revolves around a group of hippies living in New York City, and their navigation through the changing political climate of their time. The show ran Nov. 16-20.

The Tennessee Historical Commission today announced the addition of the Wilson-Crouch House in Tullahoma to the National Register of Historic Places. "The latest National Register of Historic Places listing reflects Tennessee's heritage and honors a residence that is worthy of being recognized and appreciated," said Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer Patrick McIntyre...

Sixty-eight seniors in The Webb School Class of 2018 participated in Blazer Day, one of many traditions, Nov. 14, as they received their senior blazers in a special chapel ceremony. The presentation is scheduled annually on or near the birthday of founder, W. ...

The Tennessee Historical Commission is accepting grant applications for historic preservation projects beginning Dec. 1. These federally funded grants will be available after Congress passes the federal budget. The exact amount of funds available grants is not known but it is expected to be in the range of $250,000. ...

A man who allegedly threw a bag of marijuana out of his vehicle while being pursued by police Monday said he didn't know an officer was behind him. Cody Robert Traylor, 24, of Murfreesboro was clocked at 72 mph in a 50 mph zone on U.S. 231 North by officer Michael Taylor. Traylor allegedly slowed to 50-55 mph but didn't pull over until reaching the State Highway 82 intersection, telling Taylor later he was preoccupied by texting...

Chuck Heflin has announced his candidacy for Bedford County Mayor in the May 1, 2018, Republican primary. Heflin currently serves as one of two Bedford County Commissioners representing the 5th district. He is a Shelbyville native. He and his wife, Nita, have five children...

Bedford County Financial Management committee gave its recommendation Tuesday night to selling the old Central High School/Harris Middle School building on Elm Street to Gary King for $120,000, with an additional tract containing the old soccer fields selling for $20,000...

Extra police have been stationed at Shelbyville Central today as a precautionary measure since two suspects in an aggravated burglary are connected to the school, officials say.

Cory Flippo, standing, and Keith Davis are part of a comedically-disastrous Christmas program in The Fly Arts Center’s holiday production of “Christmas Belles.” The comedy, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, will be presented in dinner theater format Dec. 1-2 and 8-9 with dinner at 6 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. There will also be a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 10, without a meal. Tickets for the evening performances are $23 and $25, depending on seat location, and tickets for the matinee are $11.50 and $13.50. Tickets can be purchased at flyartscenter.tix.com.

Deputy Chief Mike Rogers of the Shelbyville Police Department holds a 2-year-boy found walking along railroad tracks on East Lane Street Tuesday morning. The boy’s father. Cody Butters, 26, was found asleep in his home during a door-to-door search, police said. Butters told officers he had been up late Monday playing video games and his wife was unexpectedly called to work. Police said he would be charged with neglect. (Shelbyville Police Department photo)

Two men suspected of breaking into a Shapard Drive home early Thursday are being sought by Shelbyville police. Camari Davon Cannon and Julian Harris will be charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent felony. Both are considered armed and dangerous, police said. Video from the home shows two men authorities believe are Cannon and Harris is to call Shelbyville police at 931-684-5811 or Crimestoppers at 931-685-4300...

Robert Huffman "Bob" Floyd, 78, of Alexandria, Virginia, a native of Shelbyville, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria. Doak-Howell Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Charles Wilfred Quinn, age 77, of Unionville died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. A funeral mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. William’s Catholic Church in Shelbyville. Father Louis Rojas will officiate. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.