Stories from Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Lawn care equipment was target of thieves over the weekend, authorities were told. A friend told the victim he saw the chain saw at a pawn shop in Smyrna, according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report. A suspect was named. The owner said he began to suspect the repairer of theft after seeing his name published in the T-G on a charge of theft of property. The suspect told the victim he hung it on a fence at his business...

Heart of the Home FCE Club met Sept. 17 with all members present. President Marie Spence opened the meeting and read a household hint: Revive an old marker pen when it gets dried up by dipping the tip in acetone nail polish remover. The call to order was read by Mignon Spence. Brenda Joyce gave the devotion. Roll call was answered the question "What is your favorite tea food?". Minutes were read by Ruth Owens. The treasurer's report and sunshine report were given by Joyce...

The Celebration Of Speed Motorcycle Rally, Racing and Festival will take place Friday and Saturday on the Celebration grounds. The promoters of the event have held motorcycle racing events previously inside Calsonic Arena, but this event will feature, for the first time ever, racing in the big outdoor arena, which was recently named Maverick Arena...

Cascade Elementary will have a "reward day" very soon, according to Principal Sherry Crawford, to recognize teachers and students for having achieved Reward status within the Tennessee Department of Education's accountability report for 2018. Cascade's Reward status is an achievement to celebrate as it is the top distinction a school can earn at the state accountability level. ...

EAGLEVILLE — A hard-fought road victory at Eagleville on Monday afternoon landed Community a solid bounce back win after falling to Columbia Academy last week. The Viqueens knocked off the Lady Eagles, 3-1. Community was in cruise control in the first two sets, picking up wins by scores of 25-18 and 25-22 before Eagleville answered with a lengthy, 29-27 Set 3 win over the Viqueens...

CHAPEL HILL — Freshman Evan Woosley-Reed was on another level in Monday’s District 11-A golf tournament, held at Henry Horton. Woosley-Reed shot a 66 to grab the match medalist honors, leading the Champs to the overall team win. Woosley-Reed wasn’t the only Bedford County golfer to earn medalist honors on Monday. Viqueen senior Hannah Goodwin shot a 79, beating Hickman County’s Bailey Gilbert, who finished second, by seven strokes...

William Harold “Bill” Jones, 79, of Shelbyville died Monday, September 24, 2018 at St, Thomas-Rutherford Hospital. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Ed Boggess and Lance Bennett officiating. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday