Stories from Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Bettye M. Headrick, 81, of Pulaski died Monday, December 17, 2018 at NHC Nursing Home in Pulaski. Graveside services 1 p.m. EST Saturday at Coulter Memorial Cemetery, Chickamauga, Georgia, Rev. Barry Wilks officiating. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, Pulaski.

Faith Family Wellness Clinic, 2762 Highway 231 North, held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting. Kristin McBay FNP-BC and Kristin Warren held the ceremonial scissors, while Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce CEO Allen Pitner presented the first-dollar-of-clear-profit plaque. (Submitted photo)

“Holidays without Hunger” food boxes were bought at Food Lion by customers to assist those in need with food this holiday season. A total of 700 boxes were donated to Good Samaritan and The American Legion. From left are store manager Georgette Henderson and sales associates Mary Antosh and Jen Garrett. (Submitted photo)

Vietnam Era Veterans held a Christmas singalong with Johnny Reed during a recent meeting. The group will move to a new meeting place, El Mexico on North Main Street, beginning Jan. 10. For more information, call Tom Taylor, at 931-684-2557. (Submitted photo)

Liberty School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams shopped for Christmas gifts for a needy family recently. When employees at Walmart learned the purpose of their visit, some employees contributed to the effort as well. (Submitted photos)

There was a great turnout recently for the Winter Celebration at Thomas Magnet School, sponsored by fifth grader Jean Carlo Sanchez. (Submitted photo)

The Shelbyville Central High School Criminal Justice Student Organization completed its 2018 toy drive. The student members were able to provide for 38 families in need this Christmas season. The students were assisted by Bedford Farmers Co-op, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Dollar General. (Submitted photo)

James W. Ayers, executive chairman of FirstBank, has been presented the Horatio Alger Award by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. ...

A Murfreesboro psychologist has been charged with two counts of health care fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office in Nashville said Monday. Dr. Donald M. McCoy, 52, was arrested Friday by federal and state agents. According to the criminal complaint, McCoy is a licensed psychologist by the State of Tennessee and is an authorized TennCare provider who provides individual psychotherapy and family psychotherapy services to patients -- usually minors -- in the care of the Department of Children's Services ("DCS").. ...

MARTIN -- Shelbyville resident and former state senator Jim Tracy was graduation speaker at the University of Tennessee at Martin's summer and fall commencement Saturday. Tracy, a UT Martin graduate and West Tennessee native, is now state director for USDA Rural Development...

DECHERD — Harris Middle School fell behind early and could never recover in a 52-18 loss to visiting Franklin County North in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Monday evening. The Eaglettes trailed 26-2 at the close of the first period, 37-6 at halftime and 46-13 going into the fourth quarter...

Even as a brand new Hardee's nears completion on Madison Street, McDonald's is about to close for its own remodeling. In between the two, Domino's is nearing completion of its own new restaurant, which will replace an existing location a short distance down the street...

Earlier this season, the Cascade Lady Champions defeated the Community Viqueens for the first time since 2013. Another former district rival that has had its way with Cascade in recent years has been Forrest (8-2), who also was last beaten by the Lady Champs in 2013...

Twenty-three turnovers and a 9 of 28 attempts effort at the free throw line are rough enough statistics to drive any coach crazy. Fortunately for Cascade coach Mike Edmondson, his team added a more important statistic in the win column by overcoming sloppy play in a 51-48 victory over the visiting Forrest Rockets (3-8)...

With the help of a state grant announced this week, Bedford County's largest dairy farm plans to add a retail component, manufacturing its own small-batch cheese and ice cream on-site, selling it for consumers to enjoy at home or serving it to them at an attached restaurant...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners’ rules and legislative committee got its first look at proposed revisions to the county’s beer sales regulations. The discussion of the rules for selling beer were prompted by a fatal Oct. 21 crash involving a driver who had just left a horse racing facility at 202 Anderton Road...

The City of Shelbyville will apply for a $781,000 Tennessee FastTrack infrastructure development grant on behalf of "Plant 4," a prospective firm eyeing 231 North Business Park. In return, the light manufacturer, through a proposed $23 million investment, would initially create 135 jobs...

Iris Tinnon Fleenor, 67, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Memorial service 5 p.m. Sunday, December 16 at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation begins at 2 p.m.

Donald Wayne Crowder Jr. 37, of Wartrace died Monday, December 17, 2018. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Per his wishes he will be cremated.