Stories from Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer teams played to a scoreless tie with talented Nolensville on Tuesday evening. “Both teams had some great chances,” Central coach Chris Fritz said. “Nolensville plays some really intelligent soccer.” Shelbyville Central goal keeper David Gallegos was excellent in goal...

MURFREESBORO — After a quick trip home, the Cascade Lady Champions returned to action in the Warrior Classic on Tuesday afternoon, once again facing an out-of-state foe. During the afternoon matinee, the Lady Champs were able to withstand a fifth-inning scare by Mt. Vernon (Ind.) and hold on for an 11-9 win...

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes came up just a little short in a 7-6 loss to visiting Tullahoma in a District 8-AAA matchup on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes jumped out to a 2-0 lead at the end of the second inning before giving up five runs in the top of the third frame to the Lady Wildcats...

Before a recent game against Decatur County Riverside, the Community Vikings celebrated the 5-year anniversary of the 2014 state tournament baseball team. Former players and coaches were on hand as a banner was presented to mark the occasion. Coach Robbie Davis of the Vikings still has fond memories of the team...

BYT Nutrition, recently opened for business at 1411 North Main, has already exceeded all the visions of success 26-year-old Chance Barton says he dreamed about as a teen. "The first day, there were 300 meals and all were gone by 1 p.m.," says Barton...

Each year, Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville honors an employee, a clinical manager and a non-clinical manager for their service. The honorees are selected by their peers and management. "These employees promote a culture of service and quality and serve as examples for all of our staff." said Tennova-Shelbyville CEO Bill Rich...

Some citizens have expressed their concerns to me regarding a bill currently pending action in the Legislature regarding the consumption of raw milk. Many of these concerns stem from a miscommunication regarding the current status and intention of Senate Bill 1123. In addition, the legislation has been amended substantially to alleviate concerns expressed by farmers originally...

A Martin HD 28 guitar, Silver Bell banjo, and Sig Sauer P229 .40 caliber handgun were stolen Saturday night from a home in the 3900 block of Midland Road, Bedford County authorities were told Tuesday. The musical instruments and cases are worth more than $7,500, according to the report...

The Strength In Numbers team in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life will hold a dance and live auction Saturday at the Blue Ribbon Circle on the Celebration grounds. The event will run from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., with music by the Buck Wild Band (Kelson Buck, Ron Christy, John Stewart, David Travis and Kenny Dunn). The auctioneer will be Dylan Sain of Craig & Wheeler Realty & Auction. The event will alternate between periods of live music and live auction. There will be a cash bar, and this is a 21-and-over event. Tickets are $20 per person in advance, or $25 at the door on the night of the event. For advance tickets and more information, contact Judi Burton, 931-607-6035. (Submitted photo)

New state social studies standards, based on responsible citizenry, will be implemented in the 2019-2020 school year, Bedford County Board of Education members learned during its recent monthly meeting. How much those new standards will cost the school system are yet to be determined. Supervisors said they're working with a committee of educators to make those hard and fast decisions about cost, text and or digital materials...

Bedford County Financial Management Committee is looking ahead to the upcoming county budget process, and has scheduled county budget presentations for the day of April 16. Not-for-profit agencies will make their presentations at 11 a.m., then the committee will break for lunch, and resume at 1 p.m. to hear presentations from county department heads...

Deborah Kay Locke Sutton, age 47, of Unionville died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home , Brother Kenny Collins officiating. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday.