Stories from Friday, October 12, 2018

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, in Murfreesboro, will present a free "Leap into Science" Balance Workshop for families and children Pre-K through 5th grade Friday, Oct. 19, at Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library. Table top activities integrate open-ended science activities with children's books for children and families to explore together...

An alleged attempt to cash a bad check at a Shelbyville loan company fell flat for an Alabama woman Wednesday. Police were called after Tara Joye Rice, 28, of Huntsville showed up at Cash Express, Madison Street, requesting to cash a $14,500 check supposedly from a Fayetteville convenience store...

Breast cancer survivors Brenda Lambert, left, and Darlene Davidson celebrated with Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation residents on Thursday during the first Breast Cancer Survivors Reception. Davidson is currently going through treatments for kidney cancer, but is positive that she will be a strong survivor yet again. (T-G Photo by Dawn Hankins)

With three region games left in the regular season, Coach Chris Grooms and the Community Vikings know the ball is in their court as the Vikings pursue a playoff spot on the road against the Loretto Mustangs in a Region 5-2A matchup Friday night. “Just like last year, our playoffs start three weeks early,” Grooms said. “We’ve got to win every game from this point on.”...

A little bit of confidence can be a good thing. A lot can be downright dangerous. And confidence is one thing the Cascade Champions are in no short supply of in the midst of a three-game win streak. Tonight, the Champs (3-4, 1-2) will aim at their fourth-straight win and in order to claim it, will have to knock off traditional state power Trousdale County...

gjohnson@t-g.com Riding high on a five-game win streak, Shelbyville Central travels to face Region 5 5-A foe Columbia tonight as the Golden Eagles look to stay on track for the region title. Shelbyville Central (6-1, 3-0) seems to be peaking at the right time and that’s what every head football coach is hoping for at this stage of the season...

The annual Wreaths Across America observance will take place Dec. 15 at Willow Mount Cemetery, with opening ceremonies at New Beginnings Baptist Church. Organizers are currently seeking sponsors so that they can place about 1,300 Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans buried at Willow Mount. ...

Myrtle Ann Yell Harris, 84, of Shelbyville died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Ron Adams officiating. Burial in Hopper Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Sunday.