Stories from Friday, March 22, 2019

Honor roll and perfect attendance students for the most recent quarter were announced by Victory Baptist Academy. (Submitted photos)

Town and Country Garden Club held its March meeting at River Bend Country Club with Nina Lambert and Naomi Thompson serving as hostesses. Loraine Sutton, left, of M and L Greenhouse, presented the program on “Vegetable Container Gardening.” (Submitted photos)

Walter Phillip Douglas was recently presented with a Quilt of Valor and a plaque for his service in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army from May 1970 through December 1971. QOV presenter and quilter Amy Martin (not pictured) presented the awards during a family gathering. From left, son, Willie; veteran Douglas; wife, Brenda; and daughter, Michelle Bryan. National Quilt of Valor has given away 211,000 quilts to veterans over the last 16 years. (Submitted photos)

Spring Break commences next week for Bedford County students, which means the kids who normally receive essential BackPacks will not have that opportunity. First Presbyterian and Edgemont Baptist members, along with Shelbyville Lions Club, gathered last Sunday to pack 130 boxes for school social workers to hand out to those students. Organizers note this was a community effort with donations from all over the county. (Submitted photos by Richard Smith)

A suspect has been charged in connection with burglaries of several vehicles at Curl Construction in Wartrace. John Pickelsimer, currently in custody on other charges at Rutherford County Jail in Murfreesboro, faces four counts of burglary and two counts of theft of property over $1,000, Detective Lt. Scott Jones of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said...

Shofner Bridge Road will be closed at its intersection with U.S. 41A for the next 12 months, as a result of the ongoing project to widen 41A to four lanes. Jones Bros. Contractors announced the closure on Wednesday. Kevin Hinson of Jones Bros. estimates that the closure will begin on or about April 1 and will last about a year. Traffic will be detoured during the closure...

With the new Cascade High School almost complete, Bedford County Board of Education members questioned architects Tuesday night about any hidden costs which could drain the remaining construction budget. "We don't have any surprise expenses," noted board member Michael Cook. " ... Anything unforeseen coming up?"...

LYNCHBURG — After a disappointing loss on Tuesday night, the Cascade Lady Champions responded with a big 5-0 win at Moore County on Thursday evening. Just about everything went the Lady Champs’ way on Thursday evening. Cascade belted out 10 hits, with the biggest crack of the bat coming on a triple from catcher Cenzie McAnally...

In February 2018, Jonathan Lawson kept having pain in his lower back. "I'm stubborn," said Lawson, who operates a towing company. "I don't like going to the doctor." Who does? Eventually, though, Melynda Lawson convinced her husband to go to the Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville emergency room. The decision was none too soon; Jonathan Lawson got noticeably worse on the drive to the hospital, becoming sick to his stomach...

A three-run seventh inning was the difference in Shelbyville Central’s first win of the season as the Eaglettes edged Warren County 7-6 on the road on Thursday evening for their first win of the season. Western Kentucky signee Taylor Sanders returned to action after recovering from shoulder surgery in the off season and she returned in fine fashion by ripping a triple and double in three at bats...

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team remains unbeaten after claiming a 2-1 victory over Riverdale at home on Thursday evening. Rigo Vitervo scored off an assist by Eric Botello with Christian Ramos finding the the back of the net as well. “We played with great energy tonight for our first home game. ...

Ahmad Coats is waiting to bat next at the HMS Eagles vs Franklin County South baseball game.