Stories from Friday, February 8, 2019

Bedford County Register of Deeds Johnny Reed spoke at the January Vietnam Era Veterans group meeting. He gave those at the meeting a history of how the county was established and the various courthouses. He also encouraged veterans, who have not already done so, to record their DD Form 214 (discharge document) for free at his office. Since it is one of the most valuable military service records a veteran owns, having it recorded at the court house will help if the original document is lost. The group will meet Feb. 14 at El Mexico on North Main Street. For more information, call Tom Taylor at 931-684-2557. (Submitted photo)

The driver who allegedly led Shelbyville police on a chase out U.S. 231 North late Tuesday night is in custody. Amanda June Lesley, 26, of Stonefield Circle was arrested Wednesday, police said. Lesley allegedly drove the vehicle without permission from the home of a relative who was helping her “get back on her feet.” Lesley is charged with theft of property (motor vehicle) and evading arrest...

Work continues on the third floor of Bedford County Court House Annex as County Clerk Donna Thomas’s office prepares to open in its new home on the first floor next week. Construction debris was being removed through a four-story high chute — actually a long row of interconnected garbage cans. A representative of Tenant Building Group of Nashville, who identified himself only as “Michael,” said the project is scheduled to last 12 weeks. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

South Central Tennessee Development District is seeking volunteers for its Public Guardian program, to bring a little joy to lonely seniors living in area nursing homes. SCTDD has a Public Guardian, a court-appointed person who regularly visits elderly citizens who are alone or who have been mistreated or financially abused. The guardian helps to assist with their finances or health care needs...

Fourteen different not-for-profit agencies serving Bedford County will host the "Love On Your Non-Profit" Chamber coffee, 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Chamber of Commerce building on North Cannon Boulevard. "This will be a chance for some of the nonprofits to showcase the services they provide to the Bedford County community," said Angela Rasnick of First Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center, one of the participating agencies. ...

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes closed out the regular season with a 78-52 loss to visiting Coffee County on Thursday evening. The Eaglettes (12-14, 6-6) play at Lincoln County in the opening round of the District 8-AAA Tournament on Monday evening at 6 in an elimination game...

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles fell 49-38 to Coffee County in a District 8-AAA matchup on Senior Night. The Eagles were behind 14-9 after a quarter and 22-19 at halftime before playing to a 30-30 tie after three periods. Darius Rozier led Coffee County with 14 points while Connor Shemwell collected 11 and Kyle Farless 10...

The Cascade Champions used a strong defensive effort to set up opportunities on the offensive end as the Champions defeated the Santa Fe Wildcats 65-42 in the regular season finale at Cascade Gymnasium Thursday night. Cascade (15-11) took a 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter with the help of two treys from Jaden Russell, but the quarter was highlighted by the return of senior Landon Parker to the starting lineup. ...

Amidst the excitement of Senior Night and the final regular season game at Cascade Gymnasium, the Cascade Lady Champions opened up a big lead in the final quarter and went on to defeat the Santa Fe Lady Wildcats 49-40 Thursday night. Cascade (22-4) used the hot shooting of Keeley Sutton to open up a lead in the opening quarter. Sutton had eight points, including two treys as the Lady Champions took a 14-4 advantage to the second quarter...

Janice Wheeler Harvey, 78, of Unionville, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Shelbyville. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, with Bro. Scotty Sorrells and Bro. Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial in Simpson Cemetery, Rover. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Saturday.