Stories from Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Bedford County Republican Women met at the Chamber of Commerce building with Lynne Davis, field representative for U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, and Susan K. Bowers, Area 4B vice president. Members attending were Mary Running, Charlotte Chrestman, Barbara Blanton and Carla Herbison. (Submitted photo)

CORNERSVILLE — Playing on the road is never an easy task. In Tuesday night’s District 8-A tournament opener, Cascade Champion coach Mike Edmondson wanted his team to get a hot start having to play the tournament hosts on their home court. His team did just that and coasted off a monster first half to a 55-38 blowout victory to not only advance to the district semifinals, but also the upcoming Region 4-A tournament as well...

UNIONVILLE — For Coach Robbie Davis of the Community Vikings, it was a long day in preparation for his team’s matchup against the Giles County Bobcats in a play-in game of the District 12-AA tournament Tuesday night. It was made longer as the game went into overtime, but the Viking defense prevailed in the extra period as Community pulled out a hard-fought 61-56 win and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament...

There's no face like it in the world. That is, the face of the person who forgets Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is for lovers, that is true. But yes, it's also a day to embarrass the absent-minded husband or wife. There is something to be said for commercialism. Over-stocked shelves of sugary goodness has saved many a man, and yes, I'll admit it, woman, on Feb. 14...

In my line of work [pharmacy], you really see the reality of addiction. It hurts me to see so many people I went to school with in that position. They seem like the nicest souls.. but tell them you don't feel comfortable filling their suboxone with their benzos and another side shows...

Shelbyville FCE Club met Feb. 5 at the Bedford County Extension Office. President Babs Chicoine opened the meeting with a Valentine’s poem. Eight members answered roll call by naming their favorite piece in a box of chocolates. Secretary Linda Rucker read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. ...

Shelbyville Central High School National Honor Society officers attended the national LEAD leadership conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31 - Feb. 3. President Kaiden Garland, Vice-President Kimberly Harmon, Secretary Skylar Thompson, Treasurer Karla Ochoa Solano, and sponsor Claudia House met with 1,200 other NHS members from 38 states and four countries, and learned both from guest speakers and from their peers at other schools. While in the D.C. area, they also toured Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian African American History Museum, the Holocaust Memorial Museum, and visited the memorials on the National Mall. They were also able to see a performance of the satirical group Capitol Steps. (Submitted photos)

Two pills were brought to Bedford County Workhouse by an inmate returning from a work detail Monday, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said. Erik Blake Thornton, 28, of Lewisburg was removed from the work detail after being seen talking to a woman at the Shelbyville-Bedford Count Senior Citizens Center. A jailer discovered acetaminophen and hydrocodone pills in Thornton’s waistband, deputy Savannah Martin’s report said...

Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats has been shown to dramatically reduce overpopulation of animals. In addition, statistics from the Middle Tennessee Spay & Neuter Clinic demonstrate tax dollars are saved as well. Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham recently issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 26 “Spay Day” in Bedford County. From left, Sgt. Josie Lowery of Bedford County Animal Control; Graham and Kimberly Warren, local MTSNC director. (Submitted photo)

People open their hearts to dogs and cats housed with Shelbyville Animal Control, according to recent department reports. Still, Poochie and Scratchy have to be vetted and fed, which has led to a proposed increase in fees. The issue will be discussed Thursday night by Shelbyville City Council, which will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall annex courtroom...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve a bond refinancing package that is estimated to save the county more than $5.5 million over the remaining life of the bonds, or $4.3 million in today's dollars. The refinancing will keep the same term as the original bonds. It will even out some high and low bond payments called for in the original bond issue...

Nina Gay Segroves, 72, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Rev. Lanita Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Penny Elaine Mashe, 54, of Flat Creek died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at St.Thomas-Rutherford Hospital. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Brother Randall Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday.