Stories from Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Stephenson Crowell, 91, formerly of Shelbyville and Signal Mountain, died June 23, 2019 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina after a brief and unexpected illness. A private family burial ceremony will be held at Crowell's Chapel Cemetery in Halls Mill.

Rotary District 6780 District Governor Greg Maciolek and wife Brissa attended the Rotary Club of Shelbyville’s meeting on Wednesday. From left are Ivan Jones, Greg Maciolek and Jeff Haynes.

If you're a minor who vapes, stop. Though it may seem like a fad, health experts paint a grim future for those who enjoy those cinnamon and buttered popcorn-flavored smokes. For those who may not know what in the world I'm talking about, here's the thing. (Don't feel bad, I've had to ask a lot of questions too.)...

To the Editor: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell receives a salary of $193,400 per year. He refuses to bring anything to the floor for a vote so why should we pay him for doing nothing? He even refuses to bring up a bill to prevent Russian meddling in our elections. McConnell listens to only one person and that is Donald J. Trump. He cares nothing about the American people...

GREEN HILL -- Nothing has transpired during the past week worthy of note. NORMANDY -- Candidates have been numerous this past week and are putting in their best bids. Democrats had speaking here Tuesday evening and nearly every candidate in the county was present. The Democrats are hopeful and will give their men a good majority...

A suspect angry about his girlfriend meeting another man admitted shooting his new truck Saturday, Shelbyville police said. Joshua Ray Jacobs told Detective Nathan Everhart he never intended to shoot anyone, just the truck. Jacobs, 35, allegedly followed the woman on foot from their home on Anthony Lane to a Madison Street parking lot where the shots were fired...

Southside Elementary School first grade teacher Caron Lovvorn-Burr and some of her students pose with all their new school supplies. From left: Dalia Camarillo, Jenny Bivvins, Diego Cancino Ortiz, Brayden Jolley and Colton Pope.

Duck River Electric Membership Corp. voting for a director to represent Zone 5, including Marshall and Giles counties, will begin Monday. The DREMC Nominating Committee has named incumbent John Moses as a candidate, and R. L. Williams has submitted a petition to also have his name added to the ballot. Only co-op members holding a membership in Marshall or Giles counties may cast ballots...

All five of the winners of the Times-Gazette's $1,000 Grocery Giveaway contest, sponsored by Kroger, have picked up their prizes. Each received a $200 gift card from Kroger on North Main Street. Winners are James Pendley of Wartrace; Barbara Thompson of Shelbyville; Jessica Boyce of Shelbyville; Rene Reeves of Shelbyville; and Susan Redden of Shelbyville...

Raindrops keep fallin’ on her head, but Kennedi, daughter of Times-Gazette advertising representative Yolanda Flick, has no problem with that. Share your fun, funny or beautiful photos with T-G readers at http://t-g.com/yourphotos.

During Sunday's dedication ceremony for the new Cascade High School, former school board member, the late Dixie Parker, was recognized posthumously for being pivotal in the building of the new facility. The Cascade building is approximately 125,600 square feet filled with Cascade Champion spirit...

Local citizens with a keen interest in replacing the playground equipment at H.V. Griffin Park are invited to attend an informative open session 5:30 p.m. Monday in Shelbyville Recreation Center's conference room. Attendees will have an opportunity to express their ideas and concerns to parks director Mike Alsup...

Liberty Lions Club held its mid-year banquet July 9 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. An appreciation dinner was provided for all Liberty Lions Club Horse Show volunteers with 42 guests in attendance. Lions made a $500 donation to Liberty School cheerleaders for helping as ribbon presenters during the June horse show. From left: Lion Paul Gambill; Liberty cheerleaders Katelyn Casson, Caitlin Cooper and Addie Harris; and Lion Larry Hames.

Shelbyville Central’s golf team rolled past Columbia in a District 8-AAA match on Tuesday afternoon at River Bend Country Club. The Eagles carded a 166 over nine holes while Columbia scored a 225. Brady O'Neal was medalist with a 36.

The Community High School golf team opened the 2019 season on Tuesday afternoon at River Bend in a dual-team match against Moore County. Moore County saw three golfers break into the 40s and beat Community, 202-247. Freshman Conner Derryberry shot a round-low for the Vikings with a 55, while Cason Neil finished with a 63...