Stories from Thursday, April 4, 2019

We are so blessed by another beautiful TN morning. Crab apple blossoms.

Crab apples blossoms are so very beautiful in April.

Beautiful weather and beautiful blossoms make Bedford County so very special this time of the year.

Deputies Sharron Smith, left, and John Brown of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy last week. Sheriff Austin Swing, center, offers his congratulations. (Submitted photo)

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes defeated Cornersville 19-3 on the road on Wednesday evening. Taylor Sanders blasted a home run and double, Jaleigha Harris collected a triple, double and single, Kaylee Adams had a triple and single, Mary Alice Shavers ripped a double and single, Lexie Taylor had a double while Gracie McCullough added three singles to lead the Eagles at the plate...

There’s no better way for a pitcher to celebrate his birthday than to get the win on the mound. For that win to be a complete game against a district opponent is just icing on the cake. Shelbyville Central right-hander Jesse Clanton led the Eagles on the mound in a 6-4 victory over visiting Franklin County to get a split in the two-game District 8AAA series on Wednesday evening...

When it came to choosing a college, Taylor Gregory only needed to follow in her big sister Sydney’s footsteps. Sydney Gregory signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Martin Methodist back in 2016. It seemed only fitting that Taylor would do the same — and she’s done just that...

The Bedford County FFA of Shelbyville Central High School traveled to Gatlinburg on March 23 to attend and compete at the annual Tennessee State FFA Convention. The chapter received the 100 percent membership award, the Superior Chapter Award, National 3 Star rating, and received the Gold rated Passing Literacy OnWard Award...

On March 30, the Bedford County FFA of Shelbyville Central High School traveled to Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville to compete in the Middle Tennessee FFA Livestock Evaluation CDE and the Middle Tennessee FFA Nursery and Landscape CDE...

Southern Longbeards will hold their annual outdoors banquet on Saturday at the Blue Ribbon Circle on the Celebration grounds. The event includes a raffle and auction. Single tickets are $30, with couples tickets $55. Table sponsorships are also available...

The 2019 Mrs. Tennessee Pageant, a statewide pageant for married women, will be held the weekend of June 28-30, with finals 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Spring Hill Middle School in Spring Hill. To qualify, contestants must be at least 18 years of age, married, a resident of her state (residency at a military base or dual-residency is acceptable), and of good moral character. ...

A suspect has been charged with allegedly stealing a wallet from a car at Speedway, Madison Street, on Monday. Tony Ray Higgins, 47, of Christiana was arrested Tuesday by Shelbyvlle police detective Nathan Everhart. Higgins allegedly watched for approximately five minutes during midday Monday from his car at the next pump while the victim, apprehensive about his glances, waited before entering the store. ...

Leadership Bedford realized a need at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizens Center and went to work. A grand opening celebration will be held at a later date for a new pavilion which will allow more social activities for local seniors. (T-G Photos by Dawn Hankins)

A new documentary is seeking photos or memories about the training maneuvers conducted in Middle Tennessee during World War II, including a blackout maneuver in Shelbyville in 1941. Gen. George S. Patton and his 2nd Armored Division trained in Middle Tennessee in 1941 because its hilly terrain was similar to some of the areas where fighting would eventually take place in Europe...

With minimal findings in the 2017-2018 financial audit, Shelbyville City Council moves on to other business -- a full spring schedule of new fiscal year budget meetings. Patrick Lile of Winnett Associates explained the City of Shelbyville's financial audit and comprehensive financial report during Tuesday's monthly study session. Shelbyville City Council will meet in regular session 6 p.m. April 11 at city hall courtroom...

Timothy Scott Hill, 46, of Shelbyville died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Celebration of Life service 3 p.m. Sunday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Visitation begins at 1 p.m.