Stories from Tuesday, June 18, 2019

To the Editor: With the 2020 elections looming, it appears that the Democratic party is treating climate change as the greatest crisis this country faces in the coming years. Some politicians talk of 12 years and the crisis is unmanageable. What is absent in the USA and around the world is a scientific-based dialogue on this subject. ...

The term "fake news" gets thrown around like a football these days -- but I'm beginning to wonder if few people even understand what true "news" even is anymore. A case in point is a news item I posted to my Facebook page last week in response to what was at that time the latest spark in the infamous Shelbyville rumor mill: that someone had died from marijuana laced with fentanyl...

Four cars were stolen, along with keys to several others, Friday night from the former Nowlin's Auto Sales, U.S. 41A North, a Bedford County Sheriff's Office report said. A vehicle computer code scanner and seven temporary tags were also stolen. Security video showed an intruder in the office at 9:45 p.m...

United Way of Bedford County has recognized Peoples Bank of Middle Tennessee for its eighth consecutive year of 100 percent employee participation in the United Way fund-raising campaign. United Way executive director Mark McGee congratulates Peoples Bank president and CEO Mike Rittenberry.

Tyler Holman, a recent graduate of Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, won a 2019 Nissan Versa, valued at $15,330, from Newton Nissan South in Shelbyville. This is the fourth year the dealership has given away a car to a Middle Tennessee high school student. Holman will attend Cumberland University in Lebanon this fall. “Newton Nissan pays for both the car and sales taxes, so Tyler doesn’t have to pay anything for her new car,” says Mike Castro, Newton Nissan South’s General Manager and Operator. Students enter the contest by bringing in their report card from the most recent school year. Students increase their chances of winning by making good grades, since they receive one entry per “A” on their report card. For more information on the annual contest, go to newtonnissansouth.com/our-car-giveaway. Tyler Holman stands with car giveaway emcee Coach Rick Insell, her mother, and Castro moments after winning on Friday night.

Nashville author, Christian radio station manager and popular Christian show host Monica Schmelter told Shelbyville Woman's Club members Wednesday that the world has spiritually become a dark place. "All people need hope and truth," she said. Transitioning off her daily show on the Christian Television Network, "Bridges," Schmelter informed the room full of local women how they could "discover their most beautiful life-one biblical truth at a time."...

The time for the Titans to cash in on a lengthy postseason run is now--as long as Marcus Mariota is the face of the franchise. The upcoming season is the final year of his current contract and puts an added emphasis on the future of the franchise. Mariota has battled injury for the bulk of his career, but seems to have turned a corner over the past few seasons...

CSX Transportation will replace railroad crossings at two locations next week, resulting in road closures. Information on the closures was supplied to the Times-Gazette, and to county officials, by Bedford County Communications Center director Philip Noel. The com center will have to direct emergency crews along alternate routes during the closures...

Carolyn Jane Anthony, 66, of Shelbyville died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her home. There will be a private gathering of friends and family at a later date. Arrangements: Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Bedford County Financial Management Committee, meeting Tuesday evening, recommended a county budget and requiring an increase of 10 cents per $100 assessed value in the county property tax rate, in order to pay for the 20 additional jailers the state says will be needed to operate the county's new jail when it opens later this year...

The driver of a dump truck was pinned inside for several minutes after a crash shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 231 North at the dangerous Highway 82 East intersection in Deason. Jerry Wooten of Shelbyville was driving the dump truck, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol...