Stories from Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Author Brenda Lunoe of Lynchburg was the guest speaker for a recent meeting of Shelbyville Woman's Club. Lunoe has written an inspirational book titled "Angel By My Side." She spoke of suffering abuse, bereavement, and hearing loss, followed by God's intervention giving her incredible blessings and a strong faith. She advised the audience that God said to fear not, be strong and have courage...

Summer break is almost over for many students in Tennessee, and as plans are being made for another school year, it's important to make sure students receive their required immunizations before going back to the classroom. "We want Tennessee children to be in school, learning in a safe and healthy environment, so it's extremely important students are vaccinated against diseases that can spread easily in the classroom or elsewhere," said TDH Chief Medical Officer David Reagan. ...

A driver accused of causing a head-on injury crash Saturday night on Gowan Drive has been charged with DUI. Eric Glen Poarch, 35, of Lewisburg crossed the center line about 10 p.m., Shelbyville police said. Despite failing field sobriety tests and having three bottles of liquor in his truck, Poarch said he is a non-drinker and had not been drinking, officer Jeremy Mirales' report said...

NASHVILLE -- Opponents of a constitutional amendment that has enabled tougher abortion restrictions in Tennessee are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court for a recount, saying the state's quirky method for counting votes on ballot measures unfairly compels citizens to make one choice dependent on another...

A Manchester attorney has been suspended from practice following misconduct accusations and a drug-related conviction. Judith-Ann Ross St. Clair was suspended for three years, with six months active and two and a half years on probation by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court...

The script was straight out of a crime movie -- but it was real. "I am going to kill everyone in here," Stephen Henry Lovett allegedly screamed after he, as the victim put it, "ripped open" the door of an Oakwood Place home early Sunday night, interrupting a TV movie...

A Chapel Hill man has been charged with vehicular homicide following a head-on crash on US 41A north of Shelbyville on Saturday night. Kyle A. Nevison, 24, of Pyles Road was northbound in a Chevrolet, Silverado pickup pulling a boat when he swerved across the center line and struck a 2014 Ford Escape head-on shortly after 11 p.m, according to a report filed by state troopers Barry Qualls and Jacob Davis...

Carol Jean Burdette McCord, 67, of Shelbyville died Monday, July 23, 2018. Memorial services will be noon Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, Rev. John Brown officiating. Visitation begins at 11 a.m.

Angelia Renee “Angie” Demonbreum Davidson, 46, died Monday, July 23, 2018 in Murfreesboro. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

William Greg Tocchio, 52, of Shelbyville died suddenly Monday, July 23, 2018. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Jon Bell officiating. Burial at Wheel Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home.