Stories from Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Chris Simonsen, a former actor/singer/dancer in many musical theater productions who later transitioned to television production for music concerts, is the next guest in The Webb School Follin Speaker Series. Simonsen’s musical performance is set for March 18 at 2:20 p.m. in the Follin Chapel. He will be accompanied by pianist Russ Davis. The event is open to the public...

Charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault were filed against a Shelbyville man who allegedly chased a woman as she fled his presence early Saturday. The victim was able to catch a ride in a passing truck and get away, Shelbyville police detective Cody Swift said...

Betty Jeanine Dean, 68, of Shelbyville died Monday, March 4, 2019, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. No services are scheduled at this time. Tullahoma Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Real Men, Real Talk is a men's support group started in 2017 by Believers Faith Fellowship Church and led by the Rev. Allium Black. It meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of Shelbyville Recreation Center. According to organizers, it's a space "where men can come together in a safe environment and talk about community and family through biblical teaching."...

Local greenhouse operator Lorraine Sutton shared her expertise with Bedford County Retired Teachers at a recent meeting. She shared several ideas for container gardens. Her sun plants are seen here. (Submitted photo)

NASHVILLE (AP) -- Tennessee's state veterinarian is warning horse owners to take precautions after the equine influenza virus was diagnosed in several horses returning from out-of-state events. According to the state Agriculture Department, equine influenza is highly contagious. The virus is spread by contaminated stable equipment and infected, coughing horses...

Shelbyville Municipal Airport was recently tapped to receive a $6.3 million aeronautics grant to use for Bomar Field runway reconstruction and safety improvements, according to airport director Paul Perry. City manager Shanna Boyette and Perry received the news while attending a meeting last Tuesday with Tennessee Aeronautics Commission. Perry informed Shelbyville City Council Tuesday night during its study session of the special appropriations...

Fourteen East Side Elementary Invention Club students recently competed with 800 other young inventors during the 27th Invention Convention at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. The club returned home with three awarded inventors heading to nationals...

Brenda Fay Breedlove Harper, 68, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Shelbyville. Graveside service 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Mt. Olivet Funeral Home, Nashville.

Frances “Fran Fran” Snelling, 86, of Shelbyville died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her home. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Bright Temple Church of God in Christ, Pastor Larry Crismon, Jr. eulogist, and Pastor Audre Crismon officiating. Burialin Holden Cemetery. Public viewing will begin 11 a.m. Saturday at the church and family visitation at 12 noon. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.