Stories from Thursday, November 15, 2018

Janie Reyes Castro, 24, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville after an extended illness. Arrangements incomplete: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Heart of the Home FCE Club met Nov. 8 at the UT/TSU Extension office in Shelbyville with President Marie Spence presiding. Colleen Philpott was welcomed as a guest. Roll call was answered to "What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?" The treasurer's report was given by Brenda Joyce. Prior to the countywide meeting, the members made cupcake liner angels...

*** Redeemed Home 2345 U.S. 231 North Friday, 4-8 p.m. (Store will be closed until time for the open house) Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. *** Templeton & Associates Depot Street, just off the square Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The annual Interdenominational Community Thanksgiving Service will be held 6 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church on the square. The Rev. Ron Adams of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church will preach, and the worship team from First UMC will lead the music. Light refreshments will be served following the service...

Two shoplifting suspects were arrested Tuesday after police spotted one driving on Madison Street. Piggly Wiggly employees told officers a man and woman put five packages of meat in her bag and left without paying in a Pontiac Sunfire. Officer Ronnie Blankenship saw the Sunfire and attempted a traffic stop on Bethany Lane, his report said. The driver, Steven Clyde Blankenship, 32, of Locust Street allegedly didn’t stop but motioned officer Blankenship to follow him to his home...

The 24th annual Festival of Trees and Holiday Craft Fair will take place 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at The Fly Arts Center, 204 South Main St. The event includes Christmas trees decorated by a variety of local groups and individuals, and it also includes 20 craft vendors. There will be door prizes, a raffle, story time with Mrs. Claus (11 a.m.), and craft activities for children at 1 p.m. This year, there will even be a food truck...

A new agreement between Motlow State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville will make it easier for students in TCAT's administrative office technology program to transfer their credits to Motlow in pursuit of an associate's degree...

The first phase of new development at Shelbyville's H.V. Griffin Park is on track. Shelbyville City Council voted last Thursday during its regular meeting to enter into a contract agreement with Ragan Smith, a Murfreesboro construction and planning firm of Murfreesboro,...

Bedford County Board of Education held a study session Monday night at the Central Office board room to review and discuss updates to the school system's 2013-2018 Strategic Plan. The school board's initiative is to develop, update and quickly move forward -- all with academic fruitfulness. The next study session is planned for 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Central Office board room...

Ricky Leon Neese, 57, of Manchester died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford, Murfreesboro. Celebratuon of Life service 3 p.m. Saturday at Amazing Grace Community Church, Unionville, pastor Mike Hannah officiating. No visitation is planned. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Ruby Baxter Jennings, 95, of Murfreesboro died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, minister Jimmy Carver officiating. Burial in Coleman Cemetery, Murfreesboro. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday.