Stories from Wednesday, January 16, 2019

FAYETTEVILLE — What started as a close game evolved into a late-game rout as the Webb School out-scored Zion Christian 40-25 in the second half on Tuesday night and pulled away for a 78-57 win. Zion led 19-18 after the first, but Webb rallied to a 38-32 lead by the halftime intermission...

MURFREESBORO – The Community Vikings fell behind by 15 points at halftime and could not recover as the Central Magnet Tigers defeated the Vikings 68-58 in a District 12-AA contest Tuesday night. Community (12-8, 1-2) started out cold and could only muster six points in the opening quarter as the Tigers took a 15-6 lead heading to the second quarter...

EAGLEVILLE — The Cascade Champions took their first District 8-A loss of the season on Tuesday night in an 81-60 defeat at Eagleville. An efficient Eagle offense placed four players in double figures and Cascade was simply unable to match the output on the offensive end of the floor...

COFFEE COUNTY – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes saw their led evaporate in the fourth quarter in a 57-52 loss at District 8-AAA leading Coffee County on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes led 19-18 after the first quarter, 32-18 and led as many as nine points in the third frame before settling for a 45-42 advantage going in the final eight minutes...

EAGLEVILLE — A closely-contested first half got away from Cascade down the stretch and the Eagleville Lady Eagles handed the Lady Champions the first District 8-A loss of the season on Monday night. Eagleville scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and beat Cascde 58-44...

MURFREESBORO – The Community Viqueens outscored the Central Magnet Lady Tigers 30-16 in the second half to pull away and claim a 51-29 victory in a District 12-AA game Tuesday night. Inside game Community (12-6, 2-1) found success on the inside in the opening quarter as Gracie Simmons scored six points from her post position. The Lady Tigers could only manage one field goal as the Viqueens took an 11-2 lead into the second quarter...

This utility pole stands for progress and electricity availability. Yet, this sunset also indicates that nature is the root of invention. (T-G Photo by Dawn Hankins)

Rhonda McGee was honored by Big G Express for 20 years of service as of Jan. 7. She works in accounting and payroll. (Submitted photo)

Participating merchants donated $2,000 to Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library as a result of last month’s annual Wine Walk on and near the square. Each year, the merchants hold the Wine Walk; while it’s free for shoppers to participate, an optional souvenir wine glass is sold, with proceeds benefitting the library. From left are Lee Ann Moore of Lee Ann’s Flowers; Tabitha Lewis of Salon 102; Linda Brown of Heritage Jewelers; Margaret Petty of the library; Christy Boyce of Lee Ann’s Flowers; and Luci Tapley of Merle Norman. The next such event on the square will be Date Night: A Chocolate Tasting Affair, on Friday, Feb. 8. (Submitted photo)

Grant Countess, a freshman accounting and leadership and ministry major from Shelbyville, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2018 semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes...

A man driving a stolen truck led Shelbyville police on a high-speed chase through the downtown area early Monday night, eluding pursuing officers near Flat Creek. The suspect was clocked at 116 mph at one point on Highway 82 South by officer Matt Sharp before a decision was made to terminate the pursuit...

Tennessee has two programs for alleviating the burden of property tax on low-income senior citizens. Property tax relief is funded by the state, and available statewide. But the state also allows local governments to adopt a property tax freeze program, which freezes a senior citizen's property tax bill at its current level in situations where a reappraisal or a tax rate increase would normally raise it...

"I don't want to hurt you but I still have to make a living," one of two men who held up a Shelbyville convenience store early Wednesday told a clerk. The men, brandishing knives and clad in bandanas, arrived at the Circle K store, Madison Street and Wartrace Pike, as the clerk stood outside smoking shortly before 1 a.m...

Students are often lectured on various aspects of the workforce they’re about to enter. Through Partners in Education, students receive more hands-on opportunities to experience the importance of a skilled local work environment, according to Kelly North, director of workforce development of Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce...

Bedford Countians' reaction to an earthquake east of Shelbyville at mid-evening Tuesday varied widely. Some described what they heard as a "rumbling." Others thought they'd heard an explosion. Many felt their homes shaking. Authorities say the quake was centered in the area of Bill Russell Road near Normandy, eight miles east-southeast of Shelbyville. Law enforcement inspected that area and found no damage. No damage reports were received from any other areas...

Mrs. Polly Ann Tucker, 79, of Wartrace died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 18th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Cothran Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M.