Stories from Thursday, June 6, 2019

Bedford County June Dairy Month chair Jessica Osterhaus receives her certificate from Charles Hatcher and Celeste Blackburn, president of the Tennessee division of the American Dairy Association, at the June Dairy Month kickoff.

The Shonta’ Whorley Lamb Memorial Softball Scholarship is presented each year to a Shelbyville Central High School senior softball player who is continuing the sport into college. This year’s scholarship winner is Taylor Sanders, right, who is planning to continue her game at Western Kentucky University. Presenting Sanders the scholarship is Lynna Miller, sister of Shonta’ Lamb.

Gabe Davidson of Shelbyville received a white coat at the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) White Coat Ceremony in Harrogate, Tennessee, on April 18. Davidson is a rising third-year osteopathic medical student at LMU-DCOM. Prior to enrolling at LMU-DCOM, Davidson attended Middle Tennessee State University...

Shirley McGee of Shelbyville Garden Club presents Whitney Collier, left, representing Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, a floral arrangement in celebration of National Garden Club Week 2019.

Amy Martin (not pictured), a supporter of the national Quilt of Valor program, notes this day of commemorating D-Day and all local veterans was particularly special. Grady Lovell has been a friend and her plumber for 40 years. Lovell told her that he and four other Bell Buckle High School graduates of 1957 all left for military service and all five returned home. Martin made five quilts, but only three veterans were able to attend the event held recently at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church. Left to right are: Lovell, U.S. Army 1957-62; Bob Beachboard, Army 1957-62; Ronald Coop, Air Force 1957-61. Not present were: Burr Beachboard (Bob’s twin brother), Army 1957-62 and Edward Adcock, Army 1957-60. Martin’s local Quilts of Valor program has wrapped several Bedford County veterans within the last year.

Former Shelbyville Central track star Kethlin Campbell continues to blaze through the track and field world at the next level. After transferring from Duke University, Campbell helped lead Arkansas to the SEC title. She took the individual 400 meter dash title in 51.03 and currently has the third fastest time in the world...

A brother and sister allegedly attacked a woman who is 8 1/2 months pregnant at her Shelbyville home Monday night, according to Shelbyville police, Fillip Beau Kiser. 22, of Locust Street is accused of kicking the victim in the abdomen, causing her to fall, and taking her vehicle keys. Police said Kiser and the woman are in a relationship...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Tuesday that nine communities will collectively receive more than $1.3 million in Site Development Grant funding, including $133,000 for clearing, fence removal and access drive construction at 231 North Business Park...

PORTSMOUTH, England — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to honor the troops who risked and sacrificed their lives 75 years ago on D-Day, a bloody but ultimately triumphant turning point in World War II...

During the monthly study session Tuesday night, some Shelbyville City Council members voiced continued concerns over retaining control of the city’s hotel-motel tax rate revenue, which, based on the city’s current charter, is to be managed through Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce...

The 20 additional employees that experts say are needed when Bedford County Jail moves to its new location later this year are causing problems as county officials take a hard look at the 2019-2020 county budget. Bedford County Financial Management Committee held a budget study session Tuesday night. ...

Every time Connor Marlin took the mound during his senior year for the Cascade Champions, coach Josh Hammonds knew exactly what to expect from his ace pitcher. Marlin delivered a level of consistent strikeouts and lengthy outings that molded him into a Monday district starter and helped him develop his prowess as one of the top pitchers in District 8-A...