Stories from Thursday, September 13, 2018

Betty Jean Wright, 69, of Shelbyville died suddenly Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018 at her home. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Tom Henry and Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday.

With their first win under their belts, the Community Vikings will be looking to build on their momentum as the Vikings host the Eagleville Eagles in a Region 5-2A football game Friday night. The Vikings did not commit a turnover during their 22-19 win over the Richland Raiders last week...

A rabies clinic will be held 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic, 846 Union St. Rabies vaccinations will be $10 each, while other vaccinations (canine distemper/parvo or feline distemper) will be $15 each. Microchipping will be available for $20...

An employee of CVS Pharmacy, North Main Street, is charged with stealing almost $2,500 worth of prescription medication for her own use. The alleged thefts were discovered during an audit of the store when the medication was discovered missing. Surveillance video shows Heather Anne Wilson, 29, of Shadow Drive taking bottles of two medications out of camera view, then returning them to shelves, an asset protection manager told Shelbyville police...

Leah Barnes, from left, Anna Barnes, Mia King and Vission Montalvo enjoy playing outside in the beautiful weather. (T-G Photo by Carol Spray)

Motlow State Community College recently recognized faculty, administration, and staff members with 20 years of service to the institution during the College’s annual Fall Convocation. From left are honorees David Jernigan, Gina Burke and Jan Jennings; Motlow president Michael Torrence; and honorees Debbie Finney, Margia Keel, and John Selman. Not pictured is Wes Spratlin. (Motlow College photo)

There are 28 candidates running for governor in Tennessee. One, businessman Bill Lee, is listed on the ballot as a Republican. Another, former Nashville mayor Karl Dean, is listed as a Democrat. The rest are listed simply as "independents," which candidate Vinnie Vineyard says is a major problem...

When Annie Gray Heath Woods was born on Sept. 12, 1918, there was a terrible flu pandemic, the world was on the tail end of World War I and Morrow Graham was pregnant with son, Billy. Mrs. Woods turned 100 on Wednesday....

With strong winds forecast at up to 80 miles per hour on the North Carolina Coast later today, it's going to be all hands on deck for those who remain inland. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is once again stepping up to assist with recovery efforts by sending linemen to the state's coastline this weekend...