Stories from Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met April 25 at River Bend Country Club. The Women’s Issues Program was delivered by Lita York, Shelby Chapter chair, who gave a very interesting (and sometimes humorous) account of her training to become a nurse while enlisted in the military over 60 years ago. She met her husband, Ted, while they were both serving in the military. Front row, from left: Lita York, Sherry Sorrells, Margaret Jarrell. Second row: Rhonda Bates, Marilyn Lewis, Westelle Giles, Alene Hall, Gay Mixon, Muriel Robinson and Marie Parsons. Third row: Roxana Francesconi, Betty Brown, Martha Watt, Ardis Caffey and Jill Sauls. (Submitted photo)

The CG Freck Foundation gives Bedford County Animal Control a $5,000 donation following the fifth Paddlin’ for Paws fundraiser Saturday in Wartrace. From left, Dr. Sara Cooper and BCAC Director Jack Cooper accept the check from Kim Council of the foundation. Funds will be used to purchase new equipment for large-scale investigations and rescue operations such as ammonia meters, respirators for responders and forensic/CSI materials, Jack Cooper said. (Submitted photo)

Tony Hill of Tennessee Donor Services explains the process of organ donation to attendees at the Chamber of Commerce’s coffee Monday honoring Organ Donation Month. Attendees, some pictured here, were told that almost everyone can donate, even those with some types of cancer or certain diseases. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

Shelbyville Garden Club held its April meeting at the Farm Bureau building. The program was Leanne Moore of Leanne's Flowers, who presented new looks for grapevine wreaths. Hostesses were Becky Cortner and Vickie Robbins. The devotion was given by Pam Beasley, and the club judge was Kay Simmons...

Crystal meth found in a Buzzard Roost Road home Friday led to a resident's arrest on drug charges. The meth was found embedded in a carpet, atop a tool box and in a small bag in the home of Katelarn Anissa Baute, 26, said a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report. Two bongs and a pipe containing marijuana residue were also discovered by deputy Brandon Jarrell...

The state held a household hazardous waste collection event Saturday at Big Springs Shopping Center. Ed Craig watches as a contractor employee carries items from Craig’s car to be sorted and processed. A total of 66 people participated, and 10 more were turned away because they brought paint, which is now accepted at the Shelbyville transfer station and is no longer accepted by the state at HHW events. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

The rider of a Hoveround motorized scooter escaped with minor injuries after it was struck by a vehicle Monday in the parking lot of the Shelbyville Kroger store, police say. Joseph Belcher, 62, of East Lane Street was riding the scooter westbound near a bush around the store's gas pumps early Monday afternoon, officer Michael Taylor of the Shelbyville Police Department said...

Bedford County residents facing mental health challenges will soon have more options when seeking help. Branches Counseling Center, an area faith-based organization, will open an office in Shelbyville this month. Branches' flagship office is in Murfreesboro, but the center has already expanded to other surrounding counties...

A suspect in a shooting early Saturday has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Michael Devon "Micky" Cannon, 33, of Dover Street is jailed on $300,000 bond. Cannon allegedly shot a man in the leg around 4:30 a.m. in front of a Morton Street home, police said...

SEWANEE — The Shelbyville Central soccer squad picked up a 6-3 non-district win on Monday evening at St. Andrews-Sewanee. Erman Garcia and Eric Botello each found the back of the net twice, while David Cardenas and Nicholas Caraballoso scored once. The Eagles host Warren County for senior night tonight at 7...

CORNERSVILLE — After more than a week without having played a District 8-A game, the Cascade Lady Champions (16-8-1, 7-0) inched closer to their regular season title, grinding out a 3-2 win at Cornersville on Monday evening. Freshman Bailey Olive got the start in the pitcher’s circle and pitched well for Cascade...

UNIONVILLE — The Community Viqueens scored six runs in the opening inning and never looked back as the Viqueens blanked the Fayetteville Lady Tigers 10-0 Monday on Senior Night. The Viqueen defense turned in an errorless performance while three Community pitchers gave up just one hit in the contest...

If ever there was a game to define the Cascade Champions’ season, it was Monday night’s senior night clash against Mt. Pleasant. Cascade (13-16) jumped out to a big lead, responded to a surge by the Tigers, and coasted to the 12-7 win in the home finale...

Freshman Hannah Burks fired a one-hitter and the Eaglette offense exploded for dozen hits in Shelbyville Central’s 5-1 win over Columbia on Monday on Senior Night. Burks fanned five batters with no walks and only allowed one hit which came in the first inning...

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles have won three games in a row after claiming a 10-7 win at Marshall County on Monday evening. Senior Tyler McBay earned the win in relief and helped his cause at the plate with a double and single. The Eagles (10-13) banged out 14 hits...

William Jonathan Lee, 39, of Murfreesboro died Sunday, April 29, 2018. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro, Rev. Steve Hutson officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Gladys Marie Throneberry Adcock Burrow, 94, of Maryville, a native of Shelbyville, died Monday, April 30, 2018. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Rev. Eddie Reed officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation begins at noon.