Stories from Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Mary Virginia Bowling, 80, of Shelbyville died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, April 6 at Lone Oak Cemetery, Lewisburg. Arrangements: Gowen-Smith Chapel.

The purple pinwheels on the lawn at the Center for Family Development on Madison Street aren't just there for decoration. They've become a symbol of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and were placed on the lawn Tuesday by members of the center's Community Advisory Board...

The first-ever Bedford County CTSO Showcase will provide Bedford County's career and technical education programs, and the student organizations they're associated with, show off their hard work -- and maybe catch the eye of future employers, according to Joy Rich, director of career and technical education for the Bedford County school system...

A Lewisburg woman has been charged with prostitution and possession of drugs in Shelbyville. Brittany Lee Cable, 33 was arrested over the weekend, police said. "We responded to a backpage.com ad offering prostitution services and met with her at a local hotel where she was arrested for engaging in prostitution," Det. Lt. Brian Crews said. "She also had a marijuana cigarette and Xanax pill in her possession."...

Over spring break, Harris Middle School and Liberty School students made a annual visit to Washington DC, led by Tim Harwell. It was a quick trip, but filled with the opportunity to see famous memorials and historical buildings, including Arlington National Cemetery, National Holocaust Museum, National History Museum, Jefferson Memorial, Ford's Theater, Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, Mount Vernon, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Library of Congress, National Archives and others...

Jim Probasco spoke at the March meeting of Vietnam Era Veterans. Probasco explained why he joined the U.S. Air Force. At his first assignment Probasco was inside a mountain, and later he drove tractor trailers containing radar equipment. The radars were aimed at satellites and were used for warning of possible enemy missile launchings. Jim married his wife Carol while they were both in the Air Force. Carol will have her turn as speaker on May 10. At the April 12 meeting, the speaker will be Shelbyville attorney Richard Dugger. For more information, call Tom Taylor, 931-684-2557. (Submitted photo)

Each year, the members of Christ Lutheran Church on Elm Street decorate this cross on Easter morning before services. (Submitted photos)

Shelbyville Central’s soccer team continues to soar, claiming a 3-1 victory over visiting Franklin County in a District 8AAA match on Tuesday evening. After a 1-1 tie at halftime, the Eagles (4-1-1, 3-0 8AAA) scored a pair of goals early in the second half...

UNIONVILLE – The Community Viqueens loaded the bases three different times, but could only come away with two runs as the Forrest Lady Rockets defeated the Viqueens 13-2 in a District 12-AA softball contest Tuesday night. After the Lady Rockets scored a run in the top of the first inning, the Viqueens looked poised to take the lead in their turn at the plate. ...

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes came up on the short end of a 8-4 score at Lincoln County in a District 8AAA matchup Tuesday evening. The Lady Falcons belted 15 hits with Anna Thorton leading the way going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two singles...