Stories from Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, North Main Street, held a grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Oct. 23. The chain restaurant, offering chicken, fish and shrimp along with various side items, has already proven popular with local diners. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

BELL BUCKLE — A lop-sided first quarter was ultimately the undoing for the Community Middle Vikings on Tuesday night at the Webb School. Webb out-scored the Purple and Gold 14-4 in the quarter and held on in the second half for the 52-38 win over Community...

TULLAHOMA — The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagle freshmen fell 50-24 to Oakland in the opening game of the Tullahoma Lions Bowl on Tuesday evening. Host Tullahoma fell, 28-26, to Mt. Juliet in a battle of unbeatens in the night cap. Shelbyville Central jumped out to a 16-6 lead before the Patriots scored 32 unanswered point to take control of the game...

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic's Comprehensive Breast Center hosted its second 'Stronger TogetHER' event on Oct. 23. The evening featured entertainment and education, with an expert panel of MMC physicians sharing the latest recommendations for breast health. Guests were welcomed into a comfortable environment where they could directly engage with physicians and staff, even tour the mammography units...

As fans filter into Floyd Stadium for this Friday's 7 p.m. football game between MTSU and rival Western Kentucky, they'll have an opportunity to do something wonderful for underprivileged children. The 10 members of business education professor Virginia Hemby's Meeting, Event, Exhibition and Convention Management class will present "Toys for Tots and Chocolate That's Hot" at 4:30 p.m. ...

A man spent Monday night in jail and faces a $1,500 bond for allegedly trying to shoplift a $15 baseball cap from Walmart. A loss prevention specialist told police David Jason Wilhoite, 36, of Bluestocking Hollow Road removed the cap’s price tag and attempted to leave without paying Monday. Wilhoite told police he’d intended to pay for the cap...

Tori and Russ Taff welcome guests to the Franklin Theatre in Franklin for the nationwide simulcast Tuesday night of “Russ Taff: I Still Believe,” a documentary about the Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, his battle with alcoholism, and the impact on his marriage, career and family. Taff, a Bell Buckle resident who will release a new album this weekend, appeared on both the Grand Ole Opry and Mike Huckabee’s talk show to promote the documentary. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Ambience, wine and microbrews will all be part of the annual "Fall Lights" fundraiser for Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ribbon Circle on the Celebration grounds. Tickets are still available for the annual wine-tasting social, which is co-hosted this year by Murfreesboro Wine and Spirits. Tito's Handmade Vodka has also donated sample products. SBCHA officials note that non-alcoholic punch and water will also be available...

Janice Dillard, 66, of Smyrna died Monday, October 29, 2018. Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stones River Baptist Church, Dan Dale and James Stophel officiating. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Arrangements: Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro.

Joseph Allen Gibson, 41, of Shelbyville died suddenly Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Bess Harris Wiser, 92, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Kevin Welch officiating. Visitation noon-1 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home.

John Miller Dement, 89, of Normandy died Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Funeral services 1:30 p.m Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Graveside service following at Hollywood Cemetery, Wartrace, Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday and beginning 12:30 p.m. Saturday.