Stories from Thursday, January 17, 2019

The Criminal Justice I students from Shelbyville Central High School recently visited Tennessee Department of Corrections, where they were informed of possible careers with the realm of Criminal Justice. Students where instructed on the requirements, educational standards and physical standards that are mandated through the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Students were also allowed to experience real life simulation training which made them aware of the stress and responsibility that comes with this type of career. (Submitted photo)

Sulphur Springs FCE Club met at the home of Betty Davis for a regular meeting. Members received their new yearbooks and filled out their 2018 club report forms. Cecelia Dougan gave the County Council report and presented the Leader program, "Grandparent Update." The treasurer's report was given by Betty Davis. ...

Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Shelbyville will hold a SkillsUSA Open House Monday, Feb. 4 from 3-6 p.m. at the main campus in Shelbyville will include demonstrations, pizza refreshments, and special giveaways. The event is free and open to the public...

NASHVILLE – The state veterinarian is advising horse owners of four cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Middle Tennessee. Staff at the C.E. Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory tested blood samples and determined that four horses stabled at a farm in Rutherford County were positive for EIA. Those horses were euthanized. Six other horses at the same farm tested negative, but will remain in quarantine until they can be tested a second time...

Several events are taking place this week in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: l Rosenwald/Couch Community Center will host a MLK Coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the Chamber of Commerce. l Rosenwald/Couch Community Center will host a MLK afternoon service 2 p.m. Sunday at Woodfork Chapel AME Church, 1011 Lipscomb St. Anthony Booker will be the speaker...

Hundreds of worthless motion picture "dollars" were found on a man stopped due to driving after being declared a habitual motor vehicle offender, Shelbyville police said Wednesday. Officer Jon Cooke saw Jeffrey Jonathan Flora, 39, of Anthony Lane driving on Depot Street Tuesday afternoon. A handgun was next to Flora's seat and $660 in fake bills were in a pocket, Cooke's report said...

The spirit of the sport of college football has been damaged. For years, the increased importance and influx of the almighty dollar has changed the face of what the sport once was. Now, it seems like more and more player are opting out of bowl games to prepare for a career in the NFL...

State Rep. Pat Marsh will serve as chairman of the subcommittee on utilities of the House Commerce Committee, and will continue to serve on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Fiscal Review Committee in the new session of Tennessee General Assembly; State Sen. ...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners' rules and legislative committee gave its blessing to new county beer regulations Tuesday night, sending them on to the full commission for approval. "This is just common sense," said Commissioner Brent Smith. "These are some common sense changes."...

The Complete Count Committee for the 2020 U.S. Census in Bedford County held a training session Wednesday at Shelbyville Recreation Center. Chris Conklin, a partnership specialist for the Census Bureau, conducted the training. The local committee, chaired by Sylvia Pinson, is made up of volunteers and tasked with helping make the community aware of the Census and encouraging universal participation. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

One of two men charged with robbing a Madison Street convenience store early Monday is a convicted murderer, Shelbyville police said. Leslie Lamont Coleman, 51, and Deontre Farris, 18, who share a Landers Street apartment, were arrested Wednesday by Detective Lt. Charles "Chucky" Merlo and Detective Cody Swift of the Shelbyville Police Department. The suspects allegedly robbed the Circle K convenience store, Madison Street and Wartrace Pike, at knifepoint around 1 a.m. Monday...

Frances Annette Sharp Gregory, 81, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Brookdale in Tullahoma. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma with Rev. Jim Norman and Rev. David Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilgore Funeral Home in Tullahoma.

Mabel Sparks, 90, of Normandy died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Shofners Cemetery, Pastor Laurie Raulston officiating.. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home.