Stories from Monday, July 15, 2019

Howard Wade Burris, 68, of Shelbyville died Friday, July 12, 2019. Arrangements pending from Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Michael Torrence, president of Motlow State Community College, to its Presidential Advisory Board. Torrence joins 38 other college presidents from across the nation on the board and will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities, and direction. ...

Nancy Ayers enjoys a good book during the local Farmers Market, which is open Thursdays, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration pavilion.

Bedford County Board of Education is expected to address several school issues when it meets in regular session 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Office. Though East Side cafeteria is quiet at this time, it will only be a few weeks before students are again filling the lunch line. Student meals remain free this year to Bedford County students.

Danielle Breezy talked to Shelbyville Woman’s Club members on Wednesday about how she first became interested in meteorology. A Philadelphia native, she witnessed devastating blizzards and a destructive tornado as a young woman. She said this powerful source fueled her desire to study the weather, leading her eventually to Nashville where she now serves as chief meteorologist. Having noted early in her talk that people accuse her of bringing weather patterns to events, Breezy and other club members left in a heavy rainstorm.

Carina Vazquez Nunez, a recent Motlow State graduate from Shelbyville, sees the world differently from most Motlow students. She is the daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico. “I have been blessed to view life through the lens of a minority immigrant family,” said Nunez. ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in five southern states are planning a crackdown on speeding motorists next week. State troopers and local officers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee are participating in a speed enforcement campaign called Operation Southern Shield 2019, according to news releases from the state agencies...

A man was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated burglary early Sunday after allegedly entering a King Avenue home, threatening residents with a pry bar and lug wrench and kicking a woman in the groin. Shelbyville police are searching for Charles Reed, who residents said damaged furniture at the home. The man’s ex-wife was present at the time, according to police...

Hot chili and hot cars attracted crowds to the Shelbyville square Friday night and Saturday for the First Square Fair. This brightly colored street rod drew lots of attention.

James Barnett, Life Boy Scout member of Wartrace Troop 307, and father Larry Barnett, assistant scoutmaster, recently achieved an 11-day backpacking trek at the mountainous Philmont Ranch in northern New Mexico. “This trek was a dream come true,” said Larry...

Mary Lucille Russell Moore, 87, of Unionville died Monday, July 15, 2019, in Shelbyville. Funeral services 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill with Rev. Jonathan Osterhaus officiating. Interment will follow at William Berry Jones Cemetery in Unionville. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m.

Mary Haynes Asherbranner, 97, of Shelbyville died Monday, July 15, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 19th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Rev. Mark Ashley officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 P.M.