Stories from Thursday, August 9, 2018

Andre Quintes "Spooney" Bonner, 19, of Shelbvyille died Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church. Visitation at the church 6-8 p.m. Saturday and beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Urban Meyer may very well have cemented himself as one of the greatest college football coaches of all time with his career revival at Ohio State. After a 56-15 stint at Florida, including a pair of national championships, Meyer took a leave of absence, citing health reasons, Meyer departed from Florida until a scandal rocked Ohio State and ultimately led to the firing of then-coach Jim Tressel...

Thomas Magnet School Principal Tracy Watson fist-bumps a fourth grader as kids file through the front door the first day of school. A fist bump, also known as a bro-fist, power five, PIB as in pound it bro, or pibbys, is a gesture familiar to most kids...

Lose a gamecock at the cockfight last Saturday night on Railroad Road? They're ready to be picked up, says Bedford County Animal Control director Jack Cooper. "BCAC has 40 gamecocks of varying breeds that were seized after being abandoned," Cooper said. "If anyone wants to claim ownership, come to the Animal Control office."...

In preparation for the first Saturday night of the Celebration, which is also "hat night," the fourth annual ladies hat luncheon has proven to be a success. "The Celebration starts today," said Celebration CEO Mike Inman. "We are excited to have people from all over the world come to our town and this is where it all begins."...

A suspect who allegedly walked into a home July 30 and stole prescription drugs and a cellphone was arrested Tuesday, The victim told the Bedford County Sheriff's Office he awoke to discover the drugs and phone missing from his residence in the 2500 block of Highway 64 West. A tracker app traced the phone to Whitaker Road, where the victim and his son say they found it and the drugs in the hands of Samantha M. Ahnefeld, 25, of Sims Road...

Smokestack Theatre Group at Community High School will present "To Kill a Mockingbird," based on Harper Lee's classic novel, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. The story, for those unfamiliar with either the book or the equally-beloved film adaptation, takes place in Depression-era Maycomb, Alabama. ...

Abby Parker of Shelbyville was recently recognized during Tennessee 4-H Roundup at the University of Tennessee at Martin with the Vol State award, the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may achieve. Vol State is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excellence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership rendered in their communities. (Submitted photo)

To the Editor: Stella Adcock would have the Times Gazette write nothing but praise for Donald Trump. Every time she sends you a letter there is the suggestion that no one should disagree with her on Trump or his actions. The Times Gazette prints articles from both sides. ...

To the Editor: I would like to respond to Stella Adcock's letter complaining of how the T-G prints editorials that are not painting Donald Trump favorably. As with many right-wing Trump fanaticists, she obviously regards her hero as royalty who should never have to suffer a negative review...