Stories from Friday, April 5, 2019

The Vietnam Era Veterans group and guests gathered to hear recently-retired Army colonel Brooke Grubb talk about his military deployment to Afghanistan with the Tennessee Army National Guard. Grubb served in-country from November 2017 to July 2018 in charge of logistics at Battalion headquarters. He described the challenge of originally working on the drawdown of American presence there, which instead transitioned into a build-up of troops. He also discussed dealing with the complexity of the Afghan government, which consists of 14 different ethnic groups, and talked about issues with the Taliban. Grubb observed that “the problem Americans have is we expect other cultures to act like us.” The group will meet Apr. 11 at El Mexico on North Main Street. For more information, call Tom Taylor at 931-684-2557. (Submitted photo)

The Christian Singles Group #2 met at River Bend Country Club on April 2 for itsregular monthly meeting. President Pat Hastings welcomed members, and Naomi Thompson gave the devotion. After lunch, Billie Crowell introduced the speaker, Janet Cavna, a local fiber artist, who gave an Easter-themed program titled “Rabbits, Real and Imaginary.” From left are Thompson, Crowell and Cavna. (Submitted photo)

National Volunteer Week is April 7-13 and organizations across the country are celebrating the gifts of time and talent that individuals selflessly give to help others. Nowhere is this commitment more valuable and heartfelt than in hospice. Even at the end of life, there can be a lot of living to do. ...

To the Editor: Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, nearly 15 mail carriers per day will say, "Yes." Postal Service officials report that in 2018, 5,714 letter carriers experienced dog bites or dog attacks. With deliveries every day, including Sundays and holidays, carriers continue to experience dog bites in urban, suburban and rural settings...

A man jailed on burglary charges is a suspect in thefts at two more locations in the Shelbyville area, police say. A large amount of auto parts and two four-wheelers are among many items missing from a home on Fairfield Pike inside Shelbyville, according to the Shelbyville Police Department...

Crab apple blossoms enjoy a cool morning.

Thursday's rain brings needed rain to Bedford County.

Shelbyville Central High School was represented by two teams at the regional Science Olympiad held Feb. 23 at Middle Tennessee State University. Science Olympiad is a premier national science competition providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to almost 8,000 teams in 50 states...

After a beautiful day a cool quiet morning in Bedford County. We are so blessed to be living the United States and Bedford County.

Most everyone knows dust is an archive's nemesis. There are also office products which can destroy the sanctity of historical rooms, Carol Roberts, conservation manager with Tennessee State Library and Archives, said Wednesday. Some of those items include common adhesive tape, duct tape, any kind of adhesive, metal paper clips and, yes, ink pens. Believe it or not, they've all been used at one time or another in archives, she revealed...

Bedford County Republicans gathered Thursday night in Bell Buckle for their annual Reagan Day Dinner, in a celebratory mood after a 2018 that saw strong GOP vote totals locally at every level of government. Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden, Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham, State Rep. ...

Shelbyville police are seeking a man who allegedly shot a teenager shortly after midnight today at a Neeley Avenue residence. The 17-year-male was rushed to a Nashville hospital after shots rang out at the apartment at the Neeley Avenue-Birch Street intersection. Jamichael Richardson, 23, is being sought by police as the suspected gunman...

Cascade’s Lady Champions dominated early on the way to a 14-4 win over Huntland on Thursday evening. The Lady Champs collected 14 hits with Kailey Snell blasting a triple and two singles. Bailey Ledbetter added a triple and single while Maddie Schneider contributed a double to lead the winners at the plate...

The Cascade Champions trailed for most of the game, but a late penalty kick was the difference as the Champions defeated the Tullahoma Wildcats 2-1 in a soccer matchup Thursday night. The Champions had chances to break the ice in the opening half, but could not find the back of the net. The Wildcats scored the lone goal of the half in the 25th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the intermission...

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes took an early lead and held on late to claim a 10-7 win over visiting Macon County on Thursday afternoon for their third straight win this week. The Eaglettes banged out a dozen hits led by senior Taylor Sanders with a home run and a pair of singles in three at bats...

After falling behind early, Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team rallied back to claim a 5-3 victory over visiting Lebanon on Thursday evening. David Cardenas scored off an assist from Edgar Solis then Eric Botello had a hat-trick scoring three goals for the Eagles, with assist from Cristian Ramos, Cristian Ramos and Romario Castillo...

Barbara Ann Hilliard Landis, 88, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 after a short illness. Celebration of Life service 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Cannon United Methodist Church. Visitation begins at 1 p.m.

Harold James “Jimmy” Mitchell, 47, of Bell Buckle died suddenly Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, Brother Mike Hannah officiating. Burial at Swanson Cemetery. Visitation 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Avo Oleto Chambers, 89, of Shelbyville died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her home. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at East Park Methodist Church, Rev. Randall Harmon officiating. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

William Travis LaFarlett, 31, of Shelbyville died Thursday, April 4, 2019. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Hillcrest Funeral Home. Per his request he was cremated.