Stories from Thursday, November 8, 2018

Additional security was present at Shelbyville Central High School on Wednesday after one student was shot Tuesday afternoon during what police described as an off-campus “drug deal gone bad.” The incident took place at mid-afternoon at Fast Lane Market, Madison Street, Detective Sgt. Charles Merlo of the Shelbyville Police Department said...

The sun peeks through clouds at sunrise as a new day dawns in Middle Tennessee. (Submitted photo)

Pvt. Hunter J. Rodgers, son of Donna M. Rodgers and grandson of Jerry Rodgers, both of Shelbyville. has completed and graduated from U.S. Army basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He is completing his advanced training at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Pvt. Rodgers is expected to graduate by February 2019, from combat medics. (Submitted photo)

The Shining Stars program made a donation to Bedford County Schools vision teacher Pam Feldhaus, third from left, to assist students with vision problems in Bedford County. Making the presentation are Shining Stars volunteers Evie Winfrey, Mary-Alice Shavers and Seth Countess. (Submitted photo)

Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation this week proclaiming November as Hospice & Palliative Care Month in Bedford County. Alongside him were representatives from Willowbrook Home Health Care Agency: Anne Farrar, healthcare liaison; Elton Chesser, volunteer coordinator; Meagan Hitchcock RN; and Jon Amsphugh, chaplain. (Submitted photo)

Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County is observing both Alzheimer's Awareness Month and also National Family Caregivers month in November. Caregiver Relief Program began in 1993 and has developed into a home-based medical caregiving ministry.It is a non-profit charitableorganization and assists the caregivers of persons withAlzheimer's disease.A registered nurse visits the home to assess the condition of the participantand caregiver, offer support, education, medical assessment and referrals.. ...

"A Night of Witchcraft and Wizardry," an interactive, Harry Potter-themed event, will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. The event, for Potter fans of all ages, will include a Harry Potter trivia contest, a short story contest, a "build your own wand" craft station, a bake sale, the opportunity to have your caricature drawn as a witch or wizard, themed concessions, and more. ...

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association will hold a holiday luncheon 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center, 147 Hospitality Blvd. in Manchester. James Shaw Jr., hailed as a hero for disarming the gunman at the Waffle House shooting in Antioch in April, will be the guest speaker...

Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library donations for the Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: Walter Leon Bobo by Barry and Pam Cooper; Heather Bowman-Teal by James and Ann Richardson; Mary Catherine Pewitt Brown by Barry and Pam Cooper;...

Shelbyville native Gale Prince was recently presented a Quilt of Valor by Amy Martin, who is on a mission to eventually “wrap” all local war veterans. Prince graduated from Central High School in 1953 and from Middle Tennessee State College in 1957. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation and served at various assignments throughout his career, including tours in France, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel in 1978. He and wife, Jonelle, have lived in Murfreesboro for 22 years. From left: Jonelle and Gale Prince and his sister, Joan Crowell. (Submitted photo)

Just this year, Bedford County's Veterans Services office has fielded nearly 1,500 incoming calls and made approximately 800 outgoing contacts. Nearly 400 veterans have been transported by county van to medical appointments. "We appreciate our veterans and their service," said Pamela Roberson, county service officer...

Bedford County and the City of Shelbyville held their first joint study committee meeting Wednesday to discuss the idea of the county taking over animal control responsibilities from the city. County Mayor Chad Graham opened the meeting, which was more about asking questions than providing ideas, about raising some of the issues that will have to be addressed before a detailed formal proposal can be considered by both sides...

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) David L. Evans, 68, of Wartrace died Wednesday night, Nov. 7, 2018 at his home. Funerals 4 p.m. Saturday at Horse Mountain Church of Christ, Mark Pierce officiating, and 4 p.m. Sunday at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, Baxter. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. before both services. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date with full military honors. Shelbyville arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.