Stories from Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Students at Eakin Elementary School enjoy this month’s warmer weather. (T-G Photo by Dawn Hankins)

Doyle Medford Caffey was recently presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in the U.S. Army from 1950-52. Accepting the honor with him at Carriage House Inn Senior Living Center were, from left, wife Peggy and daughter Cindy Caffey. Local quilter Amy Martin (not pictured) made the official presentation. The national Quilt of Valor Foundation strives to honor servicemen and veterans touched by war. Since 2003, the foundation, begun by the mother of a U.S. soldier in Iraq, has presented more than 200,000 quilts. (Submitted photo)

Shelbyville FCE Club met April 2 at the UT Extension Office with Linda Rucker serving as hostess. President Babs Chicoine called the meeting to order with the reading of "Hope." The devotion, taken from "God's Little Daily Devotions," was given by Babs Chicoine. Roll call was answered by members telling of their favorite bird; five members were present. The minutes were read by Linda Rucker. Treasure and sunshine reports were given...

Kayland Creek Farm, Bell Buckle, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 18 million registered Angus...

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)/Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a statewide program that provides free and objective counseling and assistance to people with questions or problems regarding Medicare and other related health insurance. ...

A green 2001 Toyota Tundra pickup containing a rifle, revolver and chain saw was stolen from a home in the 2700 block of U.S. 231 North last week, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office was told. The truck was last seen Wednesday afternoon. An employee of Legends Restaurant, North Main Street, has been forging credit card slips signed by diners, a manager told Shelbyville police Friday...

Much of Bedford County was treated to a rare sight — a double rainbow — following a rainy afternoon Monday. This photo was made looking toward the Celebration Grounds off Evans Street, but the rainbow was visible over much of central Bedford County. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

Representatives of Compassus Hospice watch as Shelbyville Mayor Wallace Cartwright signs a proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week, April 7-13. Compassus’ Tullahoma office has 50 volunteers serving six counties including Bedford, and last year those volunteers donated a combined 1,800 hours of service. From left are volunteer coordinator Julia Logan-Mayes; Cartwright; hospice nurse Susan McCurry; and volunteer Diane Pimentel. (Submitted photo)

NASHVILLE — The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes went 2-2 on Saturday and finished runner-up in the Silver Division of the Brentwood Tournament, The Eaglettes (8-8) face Franklin County at home tonight at 7. Lawrence County 3, Shelbyville Central 1 – Taylor Sanders had a double and single while Lexie Taylor adding a double...

Hard work always pays dividends. Nobody knows that better than Community senior Lane Stacy, who recently signed his letter of intent to play soccer at Bethel University. “I’m signing at Bethel University. For the longest time, I took camps at Martin Methodist. They introduced me to the Bethel coach. I went to a camp there. He liked me and offered me then,” Stacy said...

A Middle Tennessee State University study says that Habitat for Humanity generated more than $107 million in economic activity statewide last year, which is the equivalent of 1,200 jobs. Habitat for Humanity is a partnership ministry which uses volunteer labor to provide adequate housing for those in need. ...

Jamichael Richardson is in custody. Richardson, 23, is accused of shooting a 17-year-old Shelbyville youth during a dispute last Friday at a Neeley Avenue residence. He turned himself in at Shelbyville police headquarters late Monday night, Detective Lt. Charles "Chucky" Merlo of the Shelbyville Police Department said...

Max Leon McQueary, 85, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Memorial services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the International House of Prayer, Sheila Reed officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Arrangements: Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Tommy Bush, Sr., 69, of Murfreesboro died Monday, April 8, 2019. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Bro. Douglas Moore and Bro. Joshua Moore officiating. Burial in Cothran Cemetery, Rover. Visitation beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Friday until 8:30 p.m.

Eddie Glynn Scurlock, 64, of Wartrace died Monday, April 8, 2019. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Rev. Tommy Dye officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation begins at 12 noon. \