Stories from Sunday, May 20, 2018

Dr. T. Randall Curlee, 63, of Shelbyville and Knoxville, died on May 5, 2018 after a long struggle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare degenerative brain disease. His remains were cremated per his wishes and scattered in Cades Cove.

Cladie Johnson celebrated her 90th birthday on April 28, including a dinner with a her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews at her home in Shelbyville. (Submitted photo)

James Jennings, an Ambassador Club member at Learning Way, presents a bag full of tennis balls to Humane Association shelter manager Jane DeAtley. On hand to lend a paw with the Jenning’s family donation is Clover, who is ready for a new home. For more information about adopting Clover or another dog in need of a home, call the Humane Association at 931-684-5463.

Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting so many fascinating people; people from all walks of life; all different shapes and sizes; different races and various religions. I have always enjoyed meeting people and expanding my horizons with the new experiences these people offer me...

I am reading, (well, in truth listening to) a terribly interesting book. I am not sure if I would have enjoyed reading with my eyes as much because of the copious amount of detail in the narrative, but I do want to give my heartiest recommendation for, "Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder," by Caroline Fraser...

After sending in my column last week I wanted to kick myself as I wasn't thinking ahead, and if I had been, I would have realized the Sunday coming up was Mother's Day. Once the actual day came, though, I was glad I hadn't remembered last week, because with this year's special day came some reflection I hadn't previously thought much about...

Sixty years ago, 118 students, the CHS class of 1958, graduated from Shelbyville Central High School and began new adventures that would take us to all parts of the world. A few married classmates, some became successful business men and women and farmers in and around Shelbyville, some became successful engineers, lawyers, architects, nurses, accountants, and soldiers, and seven finished university with PhD's and became award winning scientists, professors, and entrepreneurs, spreading their influence from coast to coast. ...

Two historic Bedford County family farms are now part of the Tennessee Century Farms Program, administered by the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, and are being recognized for keeping continuously owned family land in agricultural production for at least the last 100 years...

A taser was used on a driver who allegedly ran away after hitting a house on Shoma Drive late Thursday night, Shelbyville police said. Sgt. Tory Moore said he saw James Garrett running from the accident scene. Moore and officer Joshua Graves said Garrett allegedly tried to hide behind a utility pole, then ran, ignoring orders to stop and threats of taser use...

The past week has brought an inch to an inch and a half of rain to Western and Northern Bedford County with amounts generally under an inch to the east and south of Shelbyville. We had a daily threat of thunderstorms hanging over us last week and it looks like the same kind of weather for the week ahead. ...

Linda Bomar Yockey is an independent candidate for re-election to a 5th District seat on Bedford County Board of Commissioners in the Aug. 2 general election. The district is composed of the Flat Creek and Normandy precincts. Yockey has served on the commission for three terms. She currently serves on the courthouse and property committee and on various county boards. She has also served on the Emergency Communications District board and the Solid Waste Authority...

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration CEO Mike Inman said numbers for the 48th Annual Spring Fun Show are looking up. “I think it’s going to be the best we’ve had in over five years,” said Inman. “Entries definitely look up. The industry is continuing to improve.”...

Two years ago, the Cascade Lady Champions just missed out on a trip to the Class 2A state tournament after falling short to White House Heritage in an epic 12-inning pitchers duel. On Friday night, Cascade (23-8-1) was able to put that demon to bed and advance to the Class A state tournament with an 11-0 blowout win over South Pittsburg (8-12) in the state sectional meeting...