Stories from Saturday, September 14, 2019

The Fly Community Theatre will present the comedy "Daughters of the Lone Star State," by Del Shores, tonight at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. This is the third play in Shores' trilogy set in Lowake, Texas, following "Daddy's Dyin ... ...

When Lynn and I served in ministry in Louisville, Kentucky, back in the 80's we did a lot of street outreach. We had a group of faithful volunteers who joined us three or four nights a week to go to the rough parts of the city and tell people about Jesus...

When I hear about bees possibly going extinct, my first thought is about how much I would miss honey in all its flavors and tasty forms and in all of the wonderful recipes that require it. But bee extinction is a lot more serious than missing out on satisfying my sweet tooth. ...

"I wanna be Bobby's girl. I wanna be Bobby's girl. That's the most important thing to me." --as sung by Marcie Blane in 1962. I didn't have a real date until I was 20. My wife wasn't impressed by any of the boys who pursued her in high school. Our son, the junior, has so far abstained from joining the school "tonsil hockey" team...

The youth and young adult years often represent the prime of life--a time filled with fun and new experiences. But they can also be marked by challenges or stress in school, with friends and at home. Tragically, many young people are taking drastic action in response to what are likely short-term struggles. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among ages 15 to 24...

Cliff and Allison Smith of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Keely Smith, to Isaac Marion McGee of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Billy Richardson of Shelbyville and the late Bobbie Richardson, and Shirley Smith of Shelbyville. She is a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and a May 2019 graduate of Motlow State Community College, where she had a soccer scholarship. She's employed by Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services in Shelbyville...

On Sept. 5, the Bedford County FFA Chapter of Shelbyville Central High School competed in the 6th Annual Bedford County Land Judging Invitational Contest held in Shelbyville. The team placed first out of the nine teams competing. By winning the event, the team also won the District X championship for the Middle Tennessee FFA Region. Team member Allison McCarty was the 1st high scoring individual and Khloe Davis was the 2nd high scoring individual. Bedford County Soil Conservation District sponsored the meal for the event; Sam Davis provided the property for the event, and Bedford County FFA Alumni sponsored plaques. From left are Cali Mason, Khloe Davis, Dorothy Brandon and Allison McCarty.

Birdie Ruth Moore of Haley is celebrating her 99th birthday.

Since I sell gaited trail horses, I'm always looking for prospects. In July 2017, while scanning Craigslist for potential trail horses, an ad in Murfreesboro caught my eye. After talking with the owner, Amber Parkhurst, I purchased Romeo sight unseen from one picture....

This year alone, Amy Martin has presented 50 Quilts of Valor to local service veterans, and most of those presentations were pictured in the Times-Gazette. Martin vows the "notion" for each quilt's design results from time spent between friends with patriotic hearts...

UNIONVILLE – Three first half fumbles and missed tackles in crucial situations put the Community Vikings in a hole they could not climb out of as the Cannon County Lions defeated the Vikings 53-14 in a non-region football contest Friday night. After the Lions started their initial drive on the Community 15-yard line, the Viking defense appeared to be on the verge of a big stop. ...

Cascade had one goal on Friday night against Huntland—slow down Cameron Reed. The Champions (0-3) struggled to corral the Hornets' star back as Reed rattled off 239 yards on the ground and four scores as the Hornets (2-2) knocked off the Champions, 30-6, at the Stable...

LEWISBURG – Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles picked up a huge non-region win on the road against Marshall County with a 36-30 come-from-behind victory on Friday evening. “This is one of my most favorite wins that I’ve ever had as a coach because what else could have gone on this past week? Then we come out here and take a nice early led then they come and take control of the game. ...

On Saturday "The Loft" church and many members and many local people held a breakfast and short service to remember the events of September 11th, 2001. The Shelbyville and Bedford County Fire Departments presented the flag for the service.

Just prior to the service and breakfast held by members of The Loft on Saturday on Coop Road.

The Loft Church members and invited guests enjoy a wonderful TN morning with breakfast. Guest speakers from Shelbyville and Anchorage, Alaska fire departments spoke of the heroics of first responders that day.