Stories from Sunday, May 6, 2018

HUNTLAND -- The top-seeded Cascade Lady Champions got just the start they wanted in the first round of the District 8-A tournament. Brooke Sudduth pitched a one-hit shutout and Cascade rolled to a 13-0 drubbing of the host Huntland Lady Hornets. Hits were aplenty for the Lady Champs as Cascade belted out 13 hits in the postseason debut...

Each year, Bedford County government contributes hundreds of thousands of dollars to local not-for-profit agencies. Those contributions have gone on, in many cases, for decades. In some cases, they make up a major part of an agency’s budget; in other cases, they are a small part, but a symbolic one...

Here are some of the funding requests heard by Bedford County commissioners on Thursday, in declining order based on the amount they’re asking for in the 2018-19 fiscal year: Current allocation (2017-18): $142,390. Asking for (2018-19): $145,465. The 2015/16 allocation, prior to cutbacks: $142,390...

Alleged use of BB guns resembling pistols led to aggravated assault charges against two Shelbyville men in unrelated incidents Thursday, police said. A man allegedly shot a car five times at the Walmart parking lot in an apparently unprovoked action while another suspect threatened a man at his home, according to authorities...

Well, it seemed like in late March and April that spring would never arrive and stay because we kept having those frequent cool spells and frost off and on but we finally enjoyed some beautiful days this past week and for the next two weeks all I see is highs in the 70s to low 80s. Nights will be mostly 55 to 60 degrees...

A $60 bottle of bourbon was stolen by a couple who distracted a clerk at Celebration Liquors, North Main Street, Thursday afternoon — but use of a credit card by the woman involved left a trail easily followed by Shelbyville police. The woman made a purchase while a man accompanying her hid the bourbon under his shirt, security video showed. ...

Shelbyville Central High School senior Chase L. Clanton has been awarded the AACA Scholarship from the Antique Automobile Club of America. AACA is a national car club of over 60,000 members. Seven applicants were awarded scholarships this year. “I’ll be using this scholarship to pursue an education in Recording Industry and Audio Production at Middle Tennessee State University,” Clanton said. ...

FAYETTEVILLE — Hits were hard to come by for Shelbyville Central in a 8-0 loss to top-seed Lawrence County in the second round of the District 8-AAA Tournament on Friday evening at Lincoln County High School. Maci Birdyshaw pitched a two-hit shutout with a dozen strikeouts and only one walk...

CHAPEL HILL – The Community Viqueens came from behind to take the lead, but a second comeback attempt came up just short as the Forrest Lady Rockets edged the Viqueens 6-5 in a District 12-AA tournament game Friday night. The Lady Rockets used three hits including a two-run double by Jasmine Runk to score twice and take a 2-0 lead after the opening inning...

EAGLEVILLE — A horrific first inning proved to be more than the Cascade Champions could overcome in the opening round of the District 8-A baseball tournament on Friday night against Fayetteville. The No. 2 seeded Champions surrendered four runs and despite battling back, fell to the Fayetteville City Tigers, 5-4...

To the editor: I have lived in Shelbyville all my life. I was proud of my town. People would talk about how pretty it was. Well, I am not proud of it now and when someone asks me where I am from I say “out of town.” Trash and junk are everywhere. Dumpsters are running over, trash inside and outside. ...

I overheard friends at work yesterday talking about a missing person's case in Alabama. Emily, who is one of those friends, is from the area in Alabama in which Jennifer Marshell White, disappeared almost a month ago. She was fired up about the case, to the point the girls were saying she should be an investigator. Emily even said she'd been losing sleep over the case, trying to figure out what possibly could have happened to this woman...

Last Saturday, Community Aviation Day drew an enormous crowd to Shelbyville Municipal Airport to see aircraft from many places throughout Tennessee and surrounding States. "I can't thank the community enough for the tremendous support," says airport director Paul Perry. ...

50th anniversary celebrated Durward and Lorene (Hicks) Blackburn recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted by their sons, Bryan (Marsha) Blackburn, Jason (Shellie) Blackburn, and Neal (Robin) Blackburn. Many friends and family were in attendance. The couple have three children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They were married on May 3, 1968...

Vickie Bridges and Michael Stem, of Bell Buckle, have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda and Rick Cahill of Shelbyville and the late Jerry Floyd. She is the granddaughter of Ruth and Eugene Nichols of Wartrace. The groom-elect is the son of Tina and Jeff Stem and the grandson of Irene and Dwight Smith and the late James and Shirley Stem...

Boys & Girls Club of Bedford County members attended a Nashville Sounds baseball game on April 29, courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Prince. Club members had a pizza party, ice cream, and seats behind home base and beside the dugout. (Submitted photos)

I came across a beautiful story that I want to share with you. The author of the story is unknown. Hopefully you will find it as inspiring as I did. Here it is: After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns, the church's pastor slowly stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in the service that evening. ...

As I write this column, the big national news is about the capture of the "Golden State Killer" after a manhunt that lasted for decades. Everyone is anxious to find out exactly how this mystery was solved and I'm sure there is a lot of speculation about the fine points of the investigation with fans of forensic drama and thrillers...

The CG Freck Foundation, at the Paddlin’ for Paws festival on April 29, supported the long-term animal rescue efforts of Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association with a $500 donation. Christine Abbey-Carlton, left, treasurer of the Shelbyville-Bedford County Association, accepts the check from Kim Council of the Foundation. The funds will be used to enlarge the dog training area and play area at SBCHA’s no-kill shelter. (Submitted photo)